Two aerial photographs showing the Heol Trelai and Caerau Hillfort play area sites

Cardiff Council is planning to upgrade the play facility at Heol Trelai Recreation Ground, Caerau, as part of the Neighbourhood Renewal Scheme Programme (NRS) that delivers improvement projects suggested by local Councillors.

There is also opportunity to install smaller-scale play elements at Caerau Hill Fort / Church Road, such as a slide and natural play.

We want to hear your thoughts to help shape the plans for the new play facility.

We’re also taking this opportunity to gather ideas for future improvements to the wider park, which could follow once the playground is complete.

Possible future improvements could include:

  • Relocating the skatepark from Trelai Park to Heol Trelai Recreation ground, with a new concrete skatepark installed
  • Creating new paths or trails through the park.
  • Adding trees, benches and natural play features.

Keep an eye on the website for updates as the project develops.

Project information

  • Playground structure made of three large, interconnected polyhedrons featuring numbered faces (2, 5, 6, 7, and 8) and small climbing holds. The structure sits on a green rubberized surface, with trees and additional playground equipment visible in the background.
  • Colourful playground with a large circular climbing structure in orange and green stripes in the foreground. In the background are two large puzzle piece structures, a play tower with a slide, and three interconnected giant dice with numbered faces. The playground has a soft rubberized surface with green and blue patterns and is surrounded by trees.
  • Playground with a train-themed play structure featuring a green and black locomotive, a cylindrical tunnel, and three connected train cars—one with windows, one open with seats, and another tunnel. The surface is rubberized in various colours, with trees and houses in the background.
  • Playground featuring a main structure with a green roof, multiple platforms, connecting bridges, monkey bars, and various climbing elements. The ground is covered with a soft green surface, and trees are visible in the background.
  • Children's playground with colourful structures including a green wavy balance beam, an orange house-like structure with a circular hole, and a blue archway. The ground is covered in green artificial turf, with trees, a fence, and buildings visible in the background under a cloudy sky.

Have your say

We would like to find out what you think of our planned improvements. Please submit by Wednesday 24th September, 2025.


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      Posted on September 3, 2025