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what is the distance around roath park lake
Roath Park was built on 130 acres of reformed bogland, known then as a malarial bog, and includes a 30-acre lake 1.3 miles around.
what activities is roath park popular for
Roath Park is a popular facility for fishing and rowing.
what other amenities are in roath park besides facilities for fishing and rowing
Roath Park includes a large playground, floral displays, the glasshouse conservatory and recreational areas.

Question: what is the history
Self-contained rewrite: what is the history of roath park