A new generation of play areas for our children

We're investing around £7m in a new generation of children's play areas in wards across the city over the coming year.

They'll be bright, community-friendly and exciting places for young children to play with their friends and family. Features will vary between each area area based on feedback from local families and local councillors but they'll all include some dedicated facilities for disabled children to enjoy as well.

They're being paid for by Swansea Council with support from ward members and, where available, funding from community groups and other organisations, s106 agreements with developers and Welsh Government play sufficiency grants.

Parks and playgrounds being improved

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Finished

Golden Grove Playground

High Street, Grovesend

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

spring toy
trampoline
inclusive swing units
inclusive flush carousel
multi activity unit to provide varied play experiences (inclusive, interactive, social etc) for intended user age 3 to 7yrs
multi activity unit as above for user age 7 to 12yrs
4m high space net
30m zipwire on the external perimeter of play area

Victoria Park

Gors Lane, St Helens SA1 4PQ

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

infant multiplay
junior multiplay to provide various high and low play experiences
2 bay set of flat seat swings
2 bay set of swings to include 2 cradle seat swing seat, 1 disabled seat and mother and baby seat
ground level wheel chair friendly trampoline
flush carousel
spring toy
various play panels located around the site

The purpose of the enhancement was to complement the existing wheelchair swing so the layout should be to access the area at any one time.

Knoyle Playground

Knoyle Street, Penlan SA5 7AY

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

multiplay unit junior (as wide an age range as possible between 8 to 12 yrs)
multiplay unit infant (as wide an age range as possible between 3 to 6 yrs)
zipline
2 x springers (snail and flower)
four seat springer seesaw
inclusive carousel
cradle swings
flat seat swings
basket swing

Parc yr Helig Playground

Parc-Yr-Helig Road, Birchgrove SA7 9PL

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

multiplay unit junior (as wide an age range as possible between 8 to 12 yrs)
multiplay unit infant (age range between 3 to 7 yrs)
cradle and nest swings
flat seat with parent and toddler swings
play panels
inclusive dish roundabout
small trampoline
12m zipwire

Cwm Playground

Mansell Road, Bonymaen SA1 7JT

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

new junior multiplay unit
four seat springer
two play panels
20m zipwire
multi use games area (MUGA)
new playground gates to the enclosed area

Llanyrnewydd Playground

Llanyrnewydd, Penclawdd SA4 3JN

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

multiplay unit toddle/junior (as wide an age range as possible between 3 to 12 yrs)
sensory trampoline
inclusive springer
duo springer seesaw
inclusive carousel
cradle swing
flat seat swing
mini trail
talk tubes
play panels

Heol Frank Playground

Land adjacent to community centre, Off Heol Frank, Penlan SA5 7AH

New recreational site to receive a range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

new junior multiplay unit
new toddler multiplay unit
play panels
two swing units incorporating inclusive seating
inclusive carousel
new playground gates to the enclosed area

Heol Las Park

New Road, Birchgrove SA7 9DU

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

zipwire
roundabout
trampoline
double-unit swings
see-saw
toddlers' climbing unit
climbing unit and slide

Llansamlet Playground

Church Road, Llansamlet SA7 9RL

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

trampoline
see-saw
toddlers' climbing unit and slide
triple swing unit
climbing unit and slide
steel seating benches

Montana Park

Montana Place, Landore SA1 2QB

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

multiplay unit to suit ages 4-10 with high low play panels
single bay swing with 2 swings
spring toy
spring type multi user seesaw
bowl type carousel
multi use games area (MUGA)

Ravenhill Park

Ravenhill Road, Gendros SA3 5AN

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

pendulum group swing
overhead carousel with drop down seats (cableway type seats)
multi user junior climber to include various play features (slide bars, spinners, climbing nets, monkey bars)
above ground carousel (supa nova type)
swing unit incorporating inclusive seating
springer
play panels
inclusive flush carousel
new fencing

Newton Road Playground

Newton Road, Clydach SA6 5JH

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

inclusive swing unit flat seat swing/basket swing combi
double bay cradle seat swings
tall slide
junior multiplay unit
inclusive flush carousel
trampoline
2 new self-closing hydraulic gates
picnic bench

Pollys Playground

Jerico Road, St Thomas SA1 8DS

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

swing unit incorporating inclusive seating
springer
springer seesaw

Port Tennant Playground

Rear of Hoo Street, Port Tennant SA1 8NY

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

new junior multiplay unit
new toddler multiplay unit
swing unit incorporating inclusive seating
springer
quad springer seesaw
carousel

Kingsbridge Playground (Childrens Corner)

Loughor Road, Gorseinon SA4 6AZ

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

multiplay unit junior (as wide an age range as possible between 3 to 12 yrs)
cradle swings
flat seat swings

Llangyfelach Playground

Fairview Road, Llangyfelach SA5 7JJ

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

trampoline
roundabout
zipwire
two 2-bay swing units
multi-unit climbing area, including slide
standalone slide

Woodcote Playground

Woodcote, Killay SA2 7AZ

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

spring see-saw
trampoline
wheelchair-friendly roundabout
25m zipline
toddlerzone+ unit with double-width slide
steel benches

Singleton Boating Lake Playground

Singleton Park, Mumbles Road, Sketty SA2 8PY

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

2 x swing units
junior multiplay unit
double spacenet with joining bridge
trampoline
wheelchair-friendly roundabout

Bishopston Playground

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

multi-unit climber including slide
20m zipwire
see-saw
roundabout
2 x swing units
double-seat swing

Weig Fawr Playground

Cockett SA2 0FE

New recreational site to receive a range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

pendulum swing
swing unit (2 flat seats with an inclusive basket)
swing unit (cradle seats)
pyramid
toddler unit
junior unit
carousel
inclusive roundabout
seesaw
slide

Penllergaer Playground

Gors Road, Penllergaer SA4 1BA

New equipment for older children.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

crusader swing
treetop towers with slide
tightrope walk
slalom run
spin-a-bounce see-saw
zig-zag twister
junior climbing area

Mayhill Park Playground

Mayhill SA1 6PD

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

25m zipwire
wheelchair-friendly roundabout
toddler zone
climbing zone
swings
seesaw
farm-inspired springers
tractor play area
slide

Cwmbwrla Park Playground

Gerddi Alexander, Cwmbwrla SA5 8BN

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

roundabout
junior multiplay climbing unit
swings
see saw

Morriston Park Playground (phase 1)

Morriston SA6 6AF

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

zipwire
junior multi unit climber with slides
two-bay swings
pyramid net climbing
roundabout
toddler climber with slides

Craig Cefn Parc Playground

Lon Heddwch, Craig Cefn Parc SA6 5RB

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

junior climbing unit with slide
springer see saw
two 2-bay swings
roundabout
tactile play panels
toddler climbing unit with slide

Gowerton Park

Park Road, Gowerton SA4 3EP

Existing recreational site to receive new and enhanced range of equipment.

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

new junior multiplay unit
surfer unit
play panels
inclusive flush carousel
new playground gates to the enclosed area

Rheidol Flats Playground

Rheidol Avenue, Clase

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

roundabout
junior climbing area with slide
4-bay swing
seesaw

Loughor Foreshore Playground

Gwynfe Road, Loughor SA4 6TF

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

rope swing
two-bay toddler swings
zipwire
5-way swing
toddler climbing area

Parc Melin Mynach Playground

Gorseinon SA4 4FG

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

30m zipwire
two 2-bay swings
wheelchair friendly roundabout
toddler zone
junior climbing zone
rope trailer
play tunnels

Bracelet Bay Playground

Limeslade car park, Mumbles SA3 4JT

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

ship-themed junior climbing area and slide
basket swing
seesaw
pyramid climber
roundabout
4-way springer

Blackpill Playground

Blackpill Lido SA3 5AS

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

train-themed toddler climbing area
slide
two 2-bay swings
pyramid climber
zipwire
overhead rotator

Pennard Park Playground

Park Road, Southgate SA3 2AQ

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

play mound with slide and climbers
2x two-bay swings
tactile play panels

Coed Bach Park Playground

Gwynfryn Road, Pontarddulais SA4 8LG

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

2 two-bay swings
2 climbing zones with slides
see-saw
mini trampoline

West Cross Playground

Alderwood Road, West Cross SA3 5JD

Fenced-off play area to include:

swings and roundabout (including disabled facilities)
zipwire
multiple climbing unit

Hafod Park Playground, Landore

Hafod Park, Odo Street, Landore SA1 2LS

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

inclusive swings
group swings
junior climbing unit and double slide
toddler climbing unit
fencing
see-saw

Denver Road Playground, Fforestfach

Denver Road, Fforestfach SA5 4DA

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

swings
group swings
spinning top
junior climbing unit
fencing
benches

Heol Tir Du Playground, Morriston

Heol Tir Du, Morriston SA6 6JJ

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

spider climbing unit
triple-bay swings
inclusive roundabout
multi-play tower unit
four-seater see-saw
new surface

Garnswllt Playground

Lon y Felyn, Garnswllt SA18 2RG

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

two double-bay swings
inclusive roundabout
two see-saws
two multi-play towers with slides
benches
new surface

Brokesby Road Playground, Bonymaen

Brokesby Road, Bonymaen

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

junior climbing unit and slide
swings
see-saw
toddler climbing unit
trampoline
fencing and benches

Ynystawe Park Playground

Park Road, Clydach SA6 5LT

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

retaining existing multi-play unit
new multi-play triple tower
triple-bay swings
inclusive roundabout
see-saw
new surface

Dunvant Park Playground

Goetre Fawr Road, Dunvant SA2 7QJ

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

two multi-play towers, including slides
see-saw
trampoline
swings
new surface

Dunvant Meadow Playground

Dunvant Square, Dunvant SA2 7TA

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

replacing two sets of swings
installing an inclusive roundabout
replacing woodchip with modern surface

Highmead Avenue Playground

Highmead Avenue, Newton SA3 4TY

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

two multi-play towers, including slides
trampoline
swings
three play panels on enclosure fencing
new surface

Maesteg Park Playground

St Ledger Crescent, St Thomas SA1 8EU

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

swings
space net (climbing frame)
inclusive roundabout

Swansea Point Playground

Trawler Road, Maritime Quarter SA1 1FY

Bonymaen Park Playground

Mansel Road, Bonymaen SA1 7AU

Southend Playground

Promenade Terrace, Mumbles SA3 4DS

Gendros Community Centre Playground

Gendros Avenue East, Gendros SA5 8DP

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

multiplay unit
swings
climbing unit
play panels

Phoenix Centre Playground

Powys Avenue, Townhill SA1 6PH

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

multiplay units
play panels
swings
see-saw
seating area

Coed Gwilym Park Playground

Pontardawe Road, Clydach SA6 5NY

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

multiplay units
trampoline
roundabout
swings
see-saw

Rees Row Playground

Davis Street, Plasmarl SA6 8LF

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

multiplay unit
play panels
see-saw
roundabout
swings

Pontlliw Park Playground

Heol Y Park, Pontlliw SA4 9EZ

A wide range of equipment to include (but not limited to):

jungle-themed tower
roundabout
swings
toddler multiplay unit

Blaenymaes Playground

Blaen-y-maes Drive, Blaen-y-maes SA5 5NT

Brynmill Playground

Brynmill Lane, Sketty SA2 0QJ

DFS (Nixon Terrace) Playground

Nixon Terrace, Morriston SA6 8EJ

Manselton Park Playground

St Johns Road, Manselton SA5 8PP

Jersey Park Playground

St Illtyd's Crescent, St Thomas SA1 8HR

Yalton Playground

Yalton, West Cross SA3 5NY

Under construction

Parc Llewelyn Playground

Trewyddfa Terrace, Morriston SA6 8PB

Tregof Village Playground

Maes Y Deri, Tregof Village, Swansea Vale SA7 0NE

More to come

New play areas or upgrades at the following locations:

Cwm Level Playground, Landore
Mynydd Newydd Playground, Penderry
Trallwn Playground, Llansamlet
Long Ridge Playground, Mayhill

Latest news on playground upgrades

Another play area upgraded in Swansea (March 2024)

Children thrilled by Townhill's new play area (March 2024)

Enjoy an upgraded play area in your neighbourhood (February 2024)

Happy new play areas for city children (January 2024)

Five more play areas set for a makeover (November 2023)

Four more communities set for play area upgrades (October 2023)

Work set to start on five more play areas (September 2023)

New play areas a boon for city youngsters (June 2023)

Steps taken to make play areas more inclusive (June 2023)

Fifteen more communities set for play area upgrades (May 2023)

Eight more Swansea communities are set for play area upgrades in the near future as the £5m makeover project gathers pace. (November 2022)

Much-loved play area gets a makeover (October 2022)

Dunvant set to see upgrades for two community play areas (September 2022)

New play area opens near seafront (August 2022)

New play areas opening just in time for summer holidays (July 2022)

New play area for West Cross (June 2022)

More play areas coming soon to communities near you (February 2022)

Thousands set to enjoy re-vamped play areas (February 2022)

More play areas set for upgrades (November 2021)

More play areas upgraded in multi million pound investment (October 2021)

Five communities set to see play area upgrades (September 2021)

Big thumbs-up for latest play area upgrade (September 2021)

Children celebrate new play area in Heol Las (August 2021)

Birchgrove youngsters thrilled by their new play area (July 2021)

Summer play bonus for Penlan children (July 2021)

Communities celebrate completion of play areas (July 2021)

Play area funding welcome from community (July 2021)

More play facilities being built for Swansea communities (June 2021)

Play area gets the thumbs up from pupils (May 2021)