The panoramic views from the top of the hill are breathtaking, especially at sunset. It's a bit of a climb, but completely worth it. A popular spot for photographers and couples. Very romantic
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.
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.
Lovely place to go for a walk or a cycle, easy access to taff trail. It has also 2 playgrounds but they could be better. Especially as the baby/toddler playground and other one are separated meaning you might have children in 2 places.
Lovely hour pottering along and over the river at Hailey Park.
The place is beautiful, but it needs more children's saliva, as it is very little
I went cycling with my niece today and we enjoyed our day. It is ideal for cycling, walking and taking dogs on a walk. It has a lovely river flowing through it with lovely scenery. Outside the park you can hire bikes. There is also an area to play cricket and other games.
Lovely place. Did a 5mile walk along the river there today with my dad and daughter. Seen families walking, prams being pushed, joggers, people walking dogs and people on bikes. Didn't see any wheelchair users but the path is perfectly fine one, no hills and no rough terrain. The walk can be shorter or longer than 5 miles. Bikes can be hired although I don't know the cost. Quite surprised to see kids and dogs playing in the river at one point but as we got closer I could see why, I would have spent my childhood in that river if I lived in that area. Will def be doing it again but next time i'm taking a towel.
Hailey Park is located at 88 Ty-Mawr Rd, Llandaff North, Cardiff CF14 2FQ, UK
You can contact Hailey Park at +44 29 2087 2087
You can find directions to Hailey Park by following this map link