The site, located on land behind Morriston Comprehensive School, offers a vibrant mix of equipment for toddlers and juniors. Features include a slide built into the bank, cradle and flat‑seat swings, and a dish roundabout designed so children of all abilities can join in.
The playground is part of Swansea Council’s £8 million programme to transform dozens of play areas across the city. While Parc Gwernfadog has gained its first new facility in a generation, other parks in Morriston and nearby communities have also been refurbished under the scheme.
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Community‑shaped design
Council Leader Rob Stewart said the investment was about creating safe and inclusive spaces across Swansea:
“We’re investing in a new generation of play areas to give children all across Swansea the chance to enjoy safe, fun and inclusive spaces in their communities.”
The design of the Parc Gwernfadog site was shaped by feedback from local families and councillors. Councillor Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, added:
“We want children to have the best possible start in life and that includes having access to safe and fun places to play.”
Built to last
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The council says that all equipment has been selected for durability, safety and accessibility, with robust materials and a layout that encourages imaginative play and social interaction.
The playground was installed by Dragon Play, which has delivered a number of new parks across Swansea.
Other Morriston‑area improvements
In addition to Parc Gwernfadog, several other playgrounds in and around Morriston have recently been upgraded as part of the council’s programme. These include:
- Llansamlet Playground
- Llangyfelach Playground
- Morriston Park Playground (phase 1)
- Craig Cefn Parc Playground
- Heol Tir Du Playground
- DFS (Nixon Terrace) Playground
- Parc Llewelyn Playground
- Tregof Village Playground
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Part of a city‑wide programme
Beyond Morriston, the £8m investment has already delivered improvements at sites such as Victoria Park in St Helen’s, Knoyle Playground in Penlan, Parc yr Helig in Birchgrove, Bracelet Bay in Mumbles, and many more across Swansea.
Further projects are under construction or planned, including Long Ridge in Mayhill, Mynydd Newydd in Penderry, and Trallwn in Llansamlet.
Council leaders say the aim is to ensure every community benefits from modern, inclusive play facilities, with designs shaped by feedback from local families and councillors.
Funding for the project was provided by Swansea Council. More information on playground improvements across the city is available at www.swansea.gov.uk/newplaygrounds.
