Enjoy an upgraded play area in your neighbourhood
So far we've upgraded more than 50 play areas in Swansea with the latest improvements just completed at Manselton Park in Manselton, Jersey Park in Port Tenant and Yalton play area in West Cross. Why not try them out now
The latest upgrades follows the opening of areas in Plasmarl, Gendros, Pontlliw, the Phoenix Centre in Townhill, Brynmill Park, DFS in Morriston, Blaenymaes and Clydach just before Christmas.
Our play areas renewal project typically include facilities for disabled youngsters such as flush roundabouts, wide slides, basket swings and communication boards.
Climbing frames, trampolines and multiplay units are also often featured in play areas as part of the council's ongoing effort to encourage children to play in their neighbourhoods.
Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: "It's great news that three more communities can enjoy free family time together.
Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration and Tourism, said: "We want to support as many accessible play opportunities as possible in local communities. That's why we've consulted with parents, carers and disabled children's advocates on what they would like to see in their local play area."
He added: "We made our play areas pledge a council policy commitment because we saw just how important they were to young families and children as a free place to go during the cost of living crisis.
"Our views are backed up by play charities and other organisations who say it's critically-important for children's mental as physical health that they have access to safe, quality places to play and socialise with friends and family."
Since the start of the play areas programme communities across Swansea have seen investment in areas including Mayhill, West Cross, Garnswllt, Bonymaen, Mawr, Grovesend, Penclawdd and Birchgrove.
To find out more about the council's biggest ever investment in play areas go to: https://www.swansea.gov.uk/article/9312/A-new-generation-of-play-areas-for-our-children