Ynysangharad Park, Public park in Pontypridd, Wales.
Ynysangharad Park is a public green space in Pontypridd where the River Rhondda and River Taff meet, offering gardens, sports grounds, and recreational areas. The site includes a Grade II listed lido with heated swimming pools that reopened following restoration work.
Local residents purchased the park land in 1919 to create a memorial for soldiers killed in World War I. The monument records names from military conflicts spanning multiple decades.
The park holds bronze statues of Evan James and James James, who created Wales' national anthem 'Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau' in 1856. These sculptures connect the place to a significant moment in Welsh musical heritage.
The park is easy to access and offers different areas for walking, exercising, or simply spending time outdoors. The lido is particularly popular during warmer months, while the gardens invite exploration throughout the year.
The park's war memorial displays more than 1,300 names on black granite plaques honoring those who died in various conflicts. This collection makes the site a significant record of local military history.
GPS coordinates: 51.60060,-3.33596
Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:25
Pontypridd Bridge
515 m
St Catherine's Church
480 m
Pontypridd Library
526 m
Pontypridd Museum
537 m
Memorial to Evan and James James
214 m
Sardis Welsh Independent Chapel
440 m
Market Tavern Hotel
385 m
Muni Arts Centre
552 m
Tabernacle Welsh Baptist Chapel
467 m
Lido at Ynysangharad Park
226 m
Lloyds TSB Bank, Market Square branch
379 m
Platform 11
360 m
St Catherine's Church Parish Rooms
494 m
Pontypridd Register Office
493 m
Bridge over Glamorganshire Canal W of Newbridge Chainworks basin
376 m
Welch Regimental War Memorial
437 m
Railway Bridge beneath Pontypridd Railway Station
415 m
Drinking Fountain
436 m
National Westminster Bank
361 m
Municipal Buildings
565 m
Taff Vale Railway Viaduct Over Mill Street Including Masonry Weir
537 m
Sunday School
413 m
Railway Bridge over Sardis Road
516 m
The Arcade
377 m
Le Crazy Croissant
375 m
Telephone Call-box
528 m
Sion Welsh Independent Chapel
561 m
Calvary English Baptist Church
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