Welcome to Park
CLICK FOR 2021 CENSUS DATAIntroduction
A park is an area of natural, semi-natural or planted space set aside for human enjoyment and recreation or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. Urban parks are green spaces set aside for recreation inside towns and cities. National parks and country parks are green spaces used for recreation in the countryside. State parks and provincial parks are administered by sub-national government states and agencies. Parks may consist of grassy areas, rocks, soil and trees, but may also contain buildings and other artifacts such as monuments, fountains or playground structures. Many parks have fields for playing sports such as baseball and football, and paved areas for games such as basketball. Many parks have trails for walking, biking and other activities. Some parks are built adjacent to bodies of water or watercourses and may comprise a beach or boat dock area. Urban parks often have benches for sitting and may contain picnic tables and barbecue grills. The largest parks can be vast natural areas of hundreds of thousands of square kilometers (or square miles), with abundant wildlife and natural features such as mountains and rivers. In many large parks, camping in tents is allowed with a permit. Many natural parks are protected by law, and users may have to follow restrictions (e.g. rules against open fires or bringing in glass bottles). Large national and sub-national parks are typically overseen by a park ranger. Large parks may have areas for canoeing and hiking in the warmer months and, in some northern hemisphere countries, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in colder months. There are also amusement parks that have live shows, fairground rides, refreshments, and games of chance or skill.
Parish Information
Parish statistics
Area |
206 hectares |
|---|---|
Population |
4,164 (2021) |
Density |
2,021 people/km2 |
Mean age |
42.9 |
Ward |
Park |
District |
Merthyr Tydfil |
Postcodes |
CF47, CF48 |
ONS ID |
W04000719 |
Council
Contact details for Park Parish Council, including current councillors, precept data and election results.
Education
View educational establishments in Park Parish. Data includes OFSTED rating and current appointed governors.
Business
Business directory listing local businesses operating within Park Parish.
Property
Price paid data for all property sold in Park Parish since 2018. Includes average prices for each property type.
Heritage
Local heritage sites, historic churches, heritage pubs plus local heritage initiatives for Park Parish.
Local News
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New £5 million Paisley Business Park at Merthyr Tydfil Creating Interest From Local Businesses
Published: 12th Mar 2024
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New details reveal scale of £300m 'world class' Welsh holiday resort with ski slope and tropical water park
Published: 10th Apr 2024
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Plans revealed for state of the art skate park in south Wales
Published: 10th Aug 2023