Swansea Council say they’ve been hard at work upgrading more than 60 community play areas across the city, and even more neighbourhoods will see improvements in the coming months.
And the latest to benefit are Townhill youngsters living near Gors Avenue, where their play area has been officially opened
The council says it’s all part of its ongoing commitment to investing in free play areas, which saw the council agree to a further £1 million for them in the coming year, bringing the total investment so far to £8 million.
At Gors Avenue, there’s a whole range of great things to do, including a carousel with bars, a basket swing, a slide, a zip wire and sensory panels.
Recently completed upgrades for other play areas include those at Myrtle Road in Garden Village, and Brynmelyn Park in Waun Wen.
The council says that all that is on top of work that’s just started in SA1 on two new urban parks boasting play facilities and a pump track.
Robert Francis-Davies, Swansea Council’s Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration and Tourism, said: “We believe our investment in outdoor play for children and young people is 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.”
Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: “Our new generation of play areas are truly inclusive, welcoming children with disabilities to play and enjoy outside areas.
“This initiative demonstrates our commitment to ensuring communities in Swansea have access to safe and exciting spaces for outdoor fun.”
