Roath Park
From Cardiffpedia
Roath Park, to the north of the Roath area of the city, is a large recreation park which has a lake, a children's playground, a rose garden and a tropical greenhouse.
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History
Roath Park opened to the public in 1894. It was built on 121 acres (490,000 m²) of reformed bogland, 103 of which were on the Bute Estate. It has long been a popular sports venue, and has hosted several major baseball events, including international matches.
Scott Lighthouse
In 1915 a lighthouse was erected at one end of the lake by public subscription to commemorate Scott of the Antarctic's ill-fated voyage to the South Pole, which set out from Cardiff Docks.
Wildlife
The park has a variety of water birds, which nest on two islands in the lake.
Boats
The lake has rowing boats and "peddle-os" available for hire, which is a popular summer activity for residents and visitors.
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