Green flags flying at city beauty spots
Eighteen of Swansea's favourite beauty spots have been awarded prestigious Green Flag or Green Flag Community Award status.
Among the 2019 winners are six Swansea Council parks including Clyne Gardens, Victoria Park, Brynmill Park, Cwmdonkin Park, Parc Llewelyn and the Botanical & Ornamental Gardens at Singleton.
The Green Flag Award is an international mark of a quality park or green space.
It is delivered in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy, with support from the Welsh Government, and is judged by green space experts who volunteer their time to visit applicant sites and assess them against criteria including horticultural standards, cleanliness, sustainability and community involvement.
Cllr Mark Thomas, Swansea Council's Cabinet Member for Environment & Infrastructure, said: "We are very lucky in Swansea to enjoy some fantastic parks and open spaces and I'd like to congratulate all involved in winning this record number of awards.
"A huge amount of effort goes into maintaining them by council staff, volunteers and our many friends groups. We really do appreciate the work they do and I'm sure residents feel the same.
"There can't be many cities that boast such an array of diverse parks. We have the beauty of Clyne Gardens that attracts visitors from far and wide, the sports facilities and communal feel of Victoria Gardens and Brynmill Park which is enjoyed by so many young families, to name just a few."
Lucy Prisk, Green Flag Coordinator at Keep Wales Tidy said: "The Green Flag Awards continues to go from strength to strength in Wales, thanks to the commitment and enthusiasm of staff and volunteers across the country.
"We can't underestimate how important high-quality parks and green spaces are to our communities, our health and wellbeing, nature and economy. We want to encourage everyone to explore their local area and make the most of the award-winning sites on their doorstep."
Winners in Swansea
Clyne Gardens Swansea Council Full Award
Botanical & Ornamental Gardens Swansea Council Full Award
Brynmill Park Swansea Council Full Award
Cwmdonkin Park Swansea Council Full Award
Parc Llewelyn Swansea Council Full Award
Penllergare Valley Woods Penllergare Trust Full Award
Victoria Park, Swansea Swansea Council Full Award
Swansea University Singleton Campus Swansea University Full Award
Mayhill Washing Lake & Community Food Garden Community Award
Swansea Community Farm Community Award
Rosehill Quarry Park Community Award
Swansea Vale Nature Reserve Community Award
Coedbach Park Community Award
Crwys Community Woodland Community Award
Llys Nini Community Award
Polly's Park Community Award
St Madoc Centre Community Award
Swansea Canal Community Award