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Swansea Parks and Gardens

Parks and gardens are plentiful in Swansea, with over 52 areas to complement its coastline. Calming green spaces, beautiful bedding displays and fun family activities - our parks are a great place to unwind and enjoy the fresh air!

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01792 280210

http://www.swansea.gov.uk/parks

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Swansea Parks and Gardens

Take some time out in the fresh air - with so many parks, gardens and green spaces in Swansea Bay - you're never far from a relaxing walk in the park, a colourful flower display or a family fun day out. Here are just a few highlights:

Singleton Park (SA2 8PY):
A large park famous for its acres of space and variety of landscapes. Singleton has its own Botanical Gardens, lake, and hosts a number of high profile music events. It also has great facilities for families:
- Crazy Golf - open weekends and school holidays from 1st May 2021. (11am-5pm, £3.15 per person, £2.65 concession)
- Boating Lake with pedaloes (currently closed, planning to re-open during May - to be confirmed)
- Children's play area.

Clyne Gardens (SA3 5BA):
Internationally famous for its collections of Rhododendrons, Pieris and Enkianthus, this landscaped parkland has many interesting features including a folly (the Admiral's Tower) and Japanese bridge, as well as the tallest recorded Magnolia in Britain.

Cwmdonkin Park (SA2 0RA):
Situated in the Uplands area of the city, Cwmdonkin will always be associated with Dylan Thomas, who grew up overlooking the Park and played there as a boy. The Park has a children's play area, bowling green, tennis courts and café.

Southend Gardens (SA3 5TN):
A popular park in a seafront location in Mumbles, with colourful, formal bedding displays and a host of activities for families including:
- Crazy Golf - open weekends and school holidays from 1st May 2021. (11am-5pm, £3.15 per person, £2.65 concession)
- Children's play area and picnic tables
- Boules area and tennis court

Quality is assured, as 6 of Swansea's parks have been awarded the prestigious Green Flag award which recognises the UK's best parks and green spaces. These include Clyne Gardens, Singleton Botanical Gardens, Victoria Park, Cwmdonkin Park, Parc Llewelyn and Brynmill Park, these are a must-see on any tour to the region's gardens and green spaces.

Facilities
Children welcome Children's playground

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Contact

Postal address

Swansea

www.swansea.gov.uk/parks

Email

parks.section@swansea.gov.uk

Call us

01792 280210

Awards

Green Flag Award

Accreditations

Tourism Swansea Bay Member

Tourism Swansea Bay Member

The following parks have been awarded the Green Flag status- Brynmill, Clyne, Cwmdonkin, Singleton and Victoria Park.

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