Children from Ynystawe Primary School, along with teachers, joined Swansea Council Leader Rob Stewart and local ward members for the special ribbon cutting ceremony at the playground in Ynystawe Park.
The upgrade to the popular play area is part of Swansea Council’s massive £7million investment of community play areas all across the city.
This month, work will be on upgrades to other play areas in Swansea including Cwmbwrla, Gors, and Morriston Park where a new Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) is being installed.
An upgrade for Long Ridge play area in Townhill, complete with swings, climbing frames, picnic tables and a mini multi-use games area, is nearly ready for children to jump right in.
Rob Stewart, Swansea Council Leader, said:
“It’s fantastic that we have been able to deliver yet another play area upgrade for local children, this time, in Ynystawe.
“This adds to the more than 50 play areas that have been improved as part of the £7m investment.
“I was delighted to be at the latest official opening at Ynystawe and to be able to see so many happy smiling children.”
Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration and Tourism, said:
“We believe our investment in outdoor play for children and young people is probably the biggest investment of its kind anywhere in the UK in recent years.
“All the experts say how important it is for children to have free access to outdoor play to socialise with friends and family. The feedback we are getting from users has been fantastic and demonstrates what a difference the upgrades make in their neighbourhoods.
“It’s part of our commitment to tackling poverty, supporting families through the cost-of-living crisis and promoting wellbeing in all our communities.”
[Lead image: Swansea Council]
