Pencoedtre Park is a large, fairly flat, open space in an urbanised area in the east of the town of Barry. To the North of the park is a large area of high-density housing while to the east and south there are older suburbs. It comprises around 6.5 hectares of land containing, adult and junior football pitches, changing rooms, a skate park, play area, multi-sports court and a water splash-pad park. There are also areas for informal play, and a small car park.