Brief Description
Aberdare Park is a well-preserved Victorian public park, partly laid out by the eminent park and garden designer William Barron. As well as retaining most of its Victorian-built features, such as a bandstand and fountain, it has an attractive lake. Many of the original trees are now mature specimens.
History
The park was opened on 27 July 1869. It was intended to be 'a pleasant place for the dust-begrimed inhabitants'.
Visitor Facilities
This is a municipal park for general public use.- Features
- Gate
- Description: Gated entries.
- Statue
- Description: Lord Merthyr statue
- Access & Directions
Access Contact Details
This is a municipal park for general public use.
- Authorities
Civil Parish
- Aberdare
- Associated People
- Contact
Telephone
01443 336000Official Website
Owners
Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council
Rock Grounds, High Street, Aberdare, CF44 7AE
- References
References
- CADW, {Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan} (Cardiff: CADW, 2000, 132)Register of Landscapes, Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest in Wales: Glamorgan
- {Aberdare Park Restoration Plan} (1997)Aberdare Park Restoration Plan
- LDA Design {Aberdare Park Feasibility Study}Aberdare Park Feasibility Study