Parks and Leisure Facilities
Sophia Gardens and Pontcanna Fields form a large strip of parkland between Pontcanna and the River Taff. Pontcanna Fields were acquired by the Cardiff Council from the Marquis of Bute in 1947. The parkland includes the Cardiff City Riding School, football pitches and allotments.
Plasturton Gardens is a small public park between Plasturton Avenue and Plasturton Place.
The SWALEC Stadium (home to Glamorgan County Cricket Club)and the Sport Wales National Centre are located on Sophia Close, just north of the Sophia Gardens park.
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