The first new park in Swansea since Victorian times has officially opened - and as this new drone footage shows, it is bigger than you think.
The public are now free to explore the brand new 1.1-acre coastal park, which is located next to Swansea Arena, and includes plenty of new greenery, benches, soft play areas and other facilities.
About the same size as a football pitch, the coastal park also includes water features and a selection of new trees. Together with the arena, it is part of the £135m Copr Bay Swansea phase one district being developed by the council.
Swansea Council cabinet member Robert Francis-Davies said: "We're delighted that the coastal park has now opened to the public, helping further support our on-going plan to introduce as much new greenery as possible in Swansea city centre for the benefit of our residents, businesses and visitors.
"Also supporting people who live and work in the city centre, the coastal park has been designed in a dune-like shape to celebrate its proximity to our stunning coastline. The park will become a new meeting place in Swansea for people of all ages, whether they want to relax with family and friends or enjoy a drink or a bite to eat before an event at the arena.
"It's a key part of the £135 million Copr Bay phase one district that's delivering for the people of Swansea by creating first class leisure and entertainment facilities, as well as jobs and opportunities."
Many of the coastal park benches will be solar-powered, with technology enabling people to charge their smartphones, tablets and laptops.
The coastal park can be accessed via the new bridge over Oystermouth Road or the new spiral staircase that leads to the arena development from Oystermouth Road. An access ramp has been developed to the coastal park from Paxton Street, with a lift also available from close to the spiral stairway on Oystermouth Road. Also now open to the public is the 345-space car park below the coastal park.
The Green Room Bar and Kitchen has also just officially opened, and will be open from 10am until 4pm every day this week, and 10am until 10pm on Saturday, March 19.
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