Some of Swansea's best-loved spots for the family are about to get even better - thanks to a cash injection to develop new play areas for children.
Blackpill and Bracelet Bay are getting extra facilities for children to enjoy through investment as part of Swansea Council's £2.5 million play area fund.
Both areas are expected to have their new equipment ready to use in time for April’s busy Easter school holidays. The enhancement at Blackpill will be in addition to the already popular Lido set-up and located nearby, while the Bracelet Bay scheme will be located near Limeslade car park and it's said it will be an improvement to what's currently on offer.
Swansea Council's cabinet member for investment, Robert Francis-Davies, said: “Blackpill Lido is already one of our most popular free destinations for Swansea families and visitors from further afield.
“The new play area and equipment we’re putting in will be a brilliant boost for children looking forward to a great free day out. New equipment to be installed in the coming weeks includes swings, slides, roundabouts and a train-themed climbing unit.
“Bracelet Bay is also extremely popular and the new play area there will be a great new addition to what’s currently on offer as it’ll include a ship-themed climbing zone, a springer see-saw and lots more.”
The upgrades aim to improve or create play areas for communities across Swansea. More than 20 have already been completed in places like Gorseinon and Golden Grove.
Singleton Park’s play area near the boating lake has also been upgraded, as has nearby Victoria Park, which is also due to get some extra skate facilities in the coming months.
And there will be more to come this year as the scheme is extended to cover additional locations around the city including Mayhill, Uplands, Bonymaen and Llansamlet.
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