Parks and outdoor activities search
Use our parks and outdoor activities search to find outdoor spaces in Swansea, including what facilities and activities they offer.
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Brynmelyn Park
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/brynmelynparkA small city centre oasis in Waun Wen.
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Bryn Y Don Park
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/brynydonSituated in the heart of the Waun Wen with extensive views over the city it is no wonder why Bryn Y Don Park is much-loved by local residents.
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Clase Multi Use Games Area (MUGA)
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/claseMUGAThis recreational ground, situated north of the city, is located within a busy community housing area and provides children with an open space to run around.
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Cockett Woods
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/cockettwoodsA pleasant park of mature trees and woodland which is immediately adjacent to a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation called Cockett Wheels and Park, which...
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Barlands Common
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/barlandscommonA small (14.6 hectares) secluded common with footpaths linking to Fairwood Common and Clyne Common. Situated adjacent to Barlands Common on the B4436.
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Bishop's Wood Local Nature Reserve
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/bishopswoodBishop's Wood Local Nature Reserve is comprised of 46 acres (19 hectares) of woodland and limestone grassland.
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Blackpill SSSI (Site of Special Scientific Interest) and Wildlife Centre
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/blackpillSSSIIn 1986 Blackpill beach was designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in recognition of its importance for local and migratory birds who stop o...
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Cadle Heath Local Nature Reserve
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/cadleheathnaturereserveCadle Heath Local Nature Reserve is one of the best examples of urban heath in the country.
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Elba Sports Complex
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/elbasportscomplexThis activities park has a huge number of courts, pitches and facilities for a number of outdoor sports.
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Cwmllwyd Wood Local Nature Reserve
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/cwmllwydwoodnaturereserveManaged for wildlife and people Cwmllwyd Wood lies on the southern slope of Cockett Valley about two miles from Swansea.
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Fendrod Lake
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/fendrodlakeFendrod Lake occupies an area of 13 acres in the heart of the Swansea Enterprise Park.
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Mynydd Bach Common
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/mynyddbachcommonMynydd Bach Common is on the urban fringe north of Mynydd Bach School (Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Tirdeunaw), two cemeteries, housing and farmland.
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Mynydd Bach y Cocs (linked to Fairwood Common)
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/mynyddbachycocsThis common is 65 hectares in size and linked by a footpath to Gelli Hir Woods - a Wildlife Trust owned and managed site.
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Mynydd Bach Y Glo
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/mynyddbbachygloThis is a 34 hectare area of common land, bisected by a railway, containing a range of habitats and is of particular importance due to its location on the urban...
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Mynydd Cadle Common
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/mynyddcadlecommonMynydd Cadle Common is located on the urban fringe of Penderry.
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Mynydd Garn Goch
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/mynyddgarngochThis is a 182 hectare site on the edge of the industrial estate in Penllergaer. Gowerton Road (A484), Swansea Road (B4620) and Hospital Road cross the site.
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Mynydd Gelliwastad, Ryddwen Common and Homelean Wood
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/mynyddgelliwastadMynydd Gelliwastad is a long narrow hill (79.4 hectares) providing lovely views of both sides of the valley.
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Newton Cliffs and Summerland Cliffs
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/newtoncliffsThis is an area of common land covering 35 hectares of cliff side, situated between Langland Bay and Caswell Bay.
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Oystermouth Cemetery and Castle, including Peel Wood
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/oystermouthpeelwoodThis area encompasses Peel Wood, the cemetery including woodland burial site and the castle grounds.
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Parc Llewelyn
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/parcllewelynA fabulous community park based in the east of the city with a multi-use games area and a kick-about space.
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Parc Melin Mynach
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/parcmelinmynachParc Melin Mynach, also known as Monks' Mill, is a landscape of historic interest, with features of industrial heritage, which over time has developed mature tr...
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Mumbles Skatepark
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/mumblesskateparkMumbles Skatepark is an outdoor state-of-the-art facility located on Swansea Prom.
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Parc Williams
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/parcwilliamsSet within walking distance from Loughor Castle, Parc Williams offers a great deal of facilities for a number of outdoor activities.
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Park Wood
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/parkwoodPark Wood is a popular woodland (164 hectares in area) situated within the Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
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Parc y Werin
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/parcywerinWith two bowling greens and football pitch, Parc y Werin has a number of great facilities to engage and keep visitors of all ages active.
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Pengwern Common and Fairwood Common
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/pengwernandfairwoodPengwern and Fairwood are two large areas of adjacent common land (total of 157 hectares and 462 hectares respectively) consisting of wet heathy grassland, mars...
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Penlan Slopes
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/penlanslopesPenlan slopes is surrounded by urban development of Penlan and Brynhyfryd and is predominately composed of dry heath/acid grassland mosaic with smaller areas do...
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Penllergaer Forest
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/penllergaerforestPenllergaer Forest, owned by the Forestry Commission Wales, is a relatively large area (approximately 193 hectares) of woodland, considered to be of considerabl...
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Dunvant Park
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/dunvantparkThis park offers a range of activities from the bowling green to the children's play area, and provides the community with a place to meet and play.
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Hafod Park
https://www.swansea.gov.uk/hafodparkA large open green space with excellent facilities for both younger and older children. Also, plenty of room to walk the dog and stretch your legs.