Hailey Park
A peaceful Cardiff park with riverside trails, sports pitches, and play areas, perfect for walks, cycling, and family fun.
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Hailey Park
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Highlights
Must-see attractions
A peaceful Cardiff park with riverside trails, sports pitches, and play areas, perfect for walks, cycling, and family fun.
"A good option if you want a calmer place in comparison with the other bigger names in the city."
🎾 Book Tennis Courts
Tennis courts now require booking via LTA. Plan ahead to play! :admission_tickets:
🚶♀️ Share Taff Trail
Be aware of cyclists on the shared Taff Trail path. :athletic_shoe:
Quick Facts
Rating
4.4 · 920 reviews
Type
Park
Highlights
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Taff Trail Riverside Walk
Along the River Taff
Scenic paths with dense trees and pebble beaches, perfect for picnics and leisurely strolls.
Sports Pitches
Adjacent to the park
Ample space for rugby, football, and volleyball, with Llandaff North Sports Club nearby.
Children's Play Areas
Within the park
Dedicated parks for kids and toddlers, offering a safe and fun environment for younger visitors.
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Tennis Court Access
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Hailey Park Tennis Courts
Dearest Cardiffians! I really wanted to play some casual tennis for the first time in years. Only to discover that my local tennis courts are no longer free. They are gated now by LTA (lawn tennis association). The Hailey Park tennis courts have always been free to use for…
🎾 Book Tennis Courts
Tennis courts now require booking via LTA. Plan ahead to play! :admission_tickets:
🚶♀️ Share Taff Trail
Be aware of cyclists on the shared Taff Trail path. :athletic_shoe:
What parts of cardiff are atleast a bit green and good for a wildlife lover?
So, due to personal issues, i can't move out of cardiff like i want to and go to a nice area that's very green, but i can move to somewhere else in cardiff, what's a nice green area that's also convenient to live in (aka not far away from shops and such) If by some miracle…
Taff trail after the flood - still passable by bike?
Hia all - has any one commuted by bike along the Taf trail today? Hoping to ride tomorrow, but not sure if it's safe to do so - Council have reopened the park, but would appreciate info from Cardiff's bike commuting community if it's safe along there. Diolch!
🧺 Picnic Spots
Enjoy riverside picnics, but be responsible and tidy up. :picnic_table:
🐶 Dog Walking Haven
A popular spot for dog walkers, with plenty of space for your furry friends. 🐕
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🎾 Book Tennis Courts
Tennis courts now require booking via LTA. Plan ahead to play! :admission_tickets:
🚶♀️ Share Taff Trail
Be aware of cyclists on the shared Taff Trail path. :athletic_shoe:
🧺 Picnic Spots
Enjoy riverside picnics, but be responsible and tidy up. :picnic_table:
🐶 Dog Walking Haven
A popular spot for dog walkers, with plenty of space for your furry friends. 🐕
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Hailey Park is a tranquil, unfenced green space in Cardiff, praised for its riverside Taff Trail, sports pitches, and family-friendly play areas. While some find the new LTA booking system for tennis courts inconvenient, the park remains a beloved spot for dog walkers, cyclists, and those seeking a calmer alternative to busier city parks.
"Hailey’s park is a lovely quiet and laid back park in the outskirts of the Cardiff, at North Llandaff.
This unfenced park stretches across a tennis court and rugby/ football/ volleyball pitches to cycling and walking paths along the trail of river Taff and the Glamorgan canal.
The rather long trail across river Taff has dense trees on one side and some amazing riverine pebble beaches on the other side (hiding behind the stretch of bushes). There’s also 2 bridges across Taff, one of which is a railway bridge. This trail is ideal for outdoor picnics. Barbecuing also should be possible given that there are no explicit mentions of it being banned - but one has to be responsible by leaving the place tidy and not polluting/ disturbing the ecosystem.
On the other side of the trail are the parks. There are parks for kids and toddlers as well. There’s space for playing sports like rugby/ football/ volleyball and it can be alluded to the fact that Llandaff north sports club/ rugby club is located by this park.
There’s also free parking which can accommodate quite a good number of cars at the end of the trail.
It’s not always very busy, but might get busy during summers especially with the cyclists. The place seems to be well maintained with no any garbage spotted anywhere - possibly thanks to the responsible visitors.
This place also seems to be a very popular spot for dog walking. Spotted a lot of dog walking here.
Verdict: A good option if you want a calmer place in comparison with the other bigger names in the city such as the Bute park, roath park, Victoria park etc."
Aravind Anil
"Nice park which would have lightly riverside walls but they're building a pumping station so a lot of it is fenced off at the minute"
Nick Spann
"There are tennis courts and rugby/ football pitches. I use the park as a cut through to more interesting walks along the Taff Trail and Glamorgan Canal.
You can do a pathed loop around the edges of park itself. Along the river side it is the cycle way though so you have to dodge bikes loads as there aren't two separate paths for walkers and bikes.
There is a free car park, yet there are no allocated disabled parking spaces. Parking spaces aren't marked and the car park tends to only fills up during peak times. No public toilets."
Ellie Brodie
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
Hailey Park is located in North Llandaff, Cardiff. It's accessible by car, with a free car park available. Public transport options may require checking local bus routes.
Yes, there is a free car park at the end of the trail that can accommodate a good number of cars. However, there are no allocated disabled parking spaces.
Absolutely! Hailey Park is situated along the Taff Trail, making it easily accessible for cyclists. You can also hire bikes nearby.
The paths along the river are generally fine for wheelchair users, with no significant hills or rough terrain.
Unfortunately, there are no public toilets available at Hailey Park.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
No, the tennis courts are now managed by the LTA and require booking, moving away from their previous free community access.
You will need to check with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) for their booking system and any associated fees.
Hailey Park is a public park and does not have an entrance fee.
As an unfenced public park, Hailey Park is generally accessible during daylight hours.
Barbecuing may be possible as there are no explicit bans, but it's crucial to be responsible, tidy up, and avoid disturbing the ecosystem.
🎫 🏞️ Onsite Experience
You can enjoy walking, cycling, picnicking, playing sports like rugby and football, and walking your dog.
Yes, Hailey Park has dedicated play areas for kids and toddlers, and the Taff Trail is suitable for family outings.
Some visitors have noted children and dogs playing in the river, suggesting it might be possible, but caution is advised.
It's not always busy, but can get crowded during summers, especially with cyclists on the Taff Trail. Weekday afternoons tend to be quieter.
The park offers lovely riverside scenery with dense trees on one side and pebble beaches on the other, with two bridges crossing the Taff.
📸 📸 Photography
The riverside paths with dense trees and pebble beaches offer picturesque views. The bridges over the River Taff also make for great shots.
Yes, the diverse flora along the Taff Trail and the riverine environment provide opportunities for nature photography.
The park's natural setting along the river may attract various bird species and other small wildlife, making it suitable for wildlife photography.
Early mornings or late afternoons often provide softer light for photography, especially along the riverside.
There are no specific restrictions mentioned for general photography in Hailey Park.
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