{"id":96971,"date":"2025-03-25T16:25:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T16:25:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/?p=96971"},"modified":"2025-03-25T16:25:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T16:25:29","slug":"creigiaus-much-loved-sports-hub-is-to-be-transformed-with-a-1m-facelift","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/25\/creigiaus-much-loved-sports-hub-is-to-be-transformed-with-a-1m-facelift\/","title":{"rendered":"Creigiau\u2019s \u2018much-loved\u2019 sports hub is to be transformed with a \u00a31m facelift"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Plans for the Rec include a new pavilion, playground and a multi-use games area &#8211; with better access for all<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>CREIGIAU&#8217;S &#8220;much-loved&#8221; recreation ground will receive a \u00a31 million facelift to improve accessibility, starting with a new pavilion designed to accommodate a boccia court.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0\u201cWe want to provide a space for everyone. It is really about making sure people have the ability to play sport, not just the ability to pay for it,\u201d said Daniel Clayton, a trustee of Creigiau Recreation Charity, which oversees the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"226\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"97113\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture2-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97113\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"226\" data-id=\"97113\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture2-1.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97113\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" 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\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>Facilities at Creigiau Recreation Ground include tennis courts, a small pavilion, a cricket pitch and practice nets, a p\u00e9tanque court and sports field<\/strong>. Credit: The Cardiffian<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"360\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"97034\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5.jpg 582w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5-293x181.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"582\" height=\"360\" data-id=\"97034\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97034\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5.jpg 582w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5-300x186.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5-293x181.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 582px) 100vw, 582px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"445\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"97033\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture4.png 621w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture4-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture4-293x210.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"621\" height=\"445\" data-id=\"97033\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture4.png 621w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture4-300x215.png 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture4-293x210.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\"><strong>An artist&#8217;s impression of the pavilion planned for Creigiau Recreation Ground (right) which will be four times larger than the current building (left)<\/strong>. Credit: The Cardiffian (left), Creigiau Recreation Charity (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rec is already home to cricket, tennis, p\u00e9tanque, archery and football but it is hoped that the new facilities will make it more accessible for older residents, those with limited mobility, and people with dementia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want people to be able to visit the recreation area more often, and we hope to introduce more low-impact and social activities in the new hall,\u201d said Iwan Griffiths, Creigiau P\u00e9tanque Club&#8217;s secretary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Designed in collaboration with Disability Sport Wales, the new pavilion will be four times larger than the current one and feature ramps, wide doors, and level access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main event room will be large enough to accommodate the the Paralympic sport boccia. There will also be additional accessible and gender-neutral changing facilities, a larger kitchen and a viewing area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The charity also intends to incorporate recycled water systems, solar power, and air-source heating into the build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Rec will also feature a multi-use games area, a playground, an outdoor exercise area, and a circuit trail suitable for all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A graffiti artwork wall is also being included for those who use the separate skate park alongside the grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"338\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture1-3.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97092\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"602\" height=\"338\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture1-3.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97092\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>A bird&#8217;s eye view of Creigiau Recreation Ground showing the planned facilities. <\/strong>Credit: Creigiau Recreation Charity<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"263\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"97043\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture7.jpg 508w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture7-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture7-293x152.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"508\" height=\"263\" data-id=\"97043\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture7.jpg 508w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture7-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture7-293x152.jpg 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 100vw, 508px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>A new multi-use games area is included in the plans for Creigiau Recreation Ground&#8217;s redevelopment<\/strong> <br>Credit: Creigiau Recreation Charity<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"518\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"97080\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5-5.png 406w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5-5-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5-5-293x374.png 293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"406\" height=\"518\" data-id=\"97080\" src=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-97080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5-5.png 406w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5-5-235x300.png 235w, https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/03\/Picture5-5-293x374.png 293w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 406px) 100vw, 406px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>A playground is<\/strong> <strong>in the proposed plans for Creigau Recreation Ground&#8217;s redevelopment <\/strong><br>Credit: Creigiau Recreation Charity<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The project coincides with the construction by Cardiff council of 650 new homes south of Creigiau. Existing community spaces are limited to the local church, scout hall and golf club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThere\u2019s currently no community centre, facilities or green spaces like this. There\u2019s going to be some 10,000 people around here looking for somewhere to use, so there\u2019s real value in the build,\u201d \u00a0said Mr Clayton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/25\/its-hard-not-to-notice-the-rubbish-and-the-graffiti-parents-concerned-over-state-of-park\/\">\u2018It\u2019s hard not to notice the rubbish and the graffiti\u2019: Parents concerned over state of park<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/03\/25\/queen-streets-charming-carousel-to-be-replaced-after-nine-years\/\">Queen Street\u2019s \u2018charming\u2019 carousel to be replaced after nine years<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2024\/02\/16\/what-is-a-106-agreement-the-unkept-promise-that-can-haunt-new-housing-developments\/\">What is a 106 agreement? The \u2018unkept promise\u2019 that can haunt new housing developments<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p>Funding has already been secured from Cardiff Council, the Welsh Government\u2019s Community Facilities Programme and the Cymru Football Foundation, as well as through community fundraising efforts, including Creigiau\u2019s carnival, quiz night and golf days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction is expected to begin at the start of the 2025-26 financial year in April. The recreation ground will remain in use throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Find out how to support the project <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creigiaurec.com\/support-us\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/06\/19\/these-three-welsh-constituencies-are-the-worst-in-england-and-wales-for-sewage-spills\/\">These three Welsh constituencies are the worst in England and Wales for sewage spills<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/cardiffjournalism.co.uk\/thecardiffian\/2025\/06\/18\/council-pothole-payouts-double-as-cardiffs-roads-worsen\/\">Council pothole payouts double as Cardiff&#8217;s roads worsen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" 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