Parks

There are numerous parks and gardens set in beautiful surroundings available for public recreation throughout Neath Port Talbot. The types of park vary from local parks to larger ornamental parks and country parks.

Urban and ornamental parks are available within Neath Port Talbot and contain facilities such as children’s play areas, skateboard ramps and areas of open spaces.

Country Parks

• Afan Forest Park
• Gnoll Estate Park
• Margam Park
  
• Craig Gwladus Woods

Urban Parks

A list of the Urban Parks in Neath Port Talbot is available below.

• Aberavon Sea Front, Port Talbot
• Baglan Park, Baglan
• Bryn Park, Bryn
• King George V Park, Pontardawe
• Melyn Park, Melyn, Neath
• Mount Pleasant, Hillside
• Parc-y-Darren, Ystalyfera
• Parc-y-Llyn, Cwmavon
• Parc-y-Werin, Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen
• Talbot Memorial Park, Port Talbot
• Tollgate Park, Margam
• Vivian Park, Port Talbot

Ornamental Parks

A list of the Ornamental Parks in Neath Port Talbot and their amenities is available below.

Jersey Park, Briton Ferry

• Playground
• Laid out gardens
• Open Space
• Woodland

Talbot Memorial Park, Port Talbot

• Ornamental & Recreational Park
• Playground
• Bandstand
• War Memorial
• Laid Out Gardens
• Open Space

Victoria Gardens, Neath

• Ornamental Park
• Playground
• Bandstand
• Laid Out Gardens

Vivian Park

• Ornamental & Recreational Park
• War Memorial
• Playground
• Laid Out Gardens

Photography in Parks

It is possible to arrange for photographs to be taken in one of Neath Port Talbot´s parks to celebrate a family occasion, for example a wedding, christening, anniversary or graduation. Popular park locations include:

• Bryn Park, Bryn
• Jersey Park, Briton Ferry
• King George V Park, Pontardawe
• Talbot Memorial Park, Port Talbot
• Victoria Gardens, Neath
• Vivian Park, Port Talbot

It is necessary to obtain permission before photography will be allowed. The service is free of charge and permission can be obtained by writing in to the address below with details of the date and time when you would like the photography session to take place.