Cwmdonkin Park (Parc Cwmdoncyn) is a beautiful park situated in The Uplands area of Swansea. Established in 1874, it has provided space for local residents and visitors to enjoy nature and its leisure facilities for over 150 years.
Directions: Travel out of the city centre on Walter Road, turn right onto Glanmor Road Uplands and take the first right into Park Drive. Postcode SA2 0PP.
See the Swansea Council website for information on accessibility.
The park is owned and managed by Swansea Council and supported by a strong community group Friends of Cwmdonkin Park (FoCP). The group is a not-for-profit community organisation open to anyone who has an interest in the park. Their vision is to make sure that as many people as possible are able to enjoy the park – whether for play, relaxation, or community events.
FoCP organise or facilitate free events for the community. Regular annual events include an Easter Egg Hunt; a summer fun day; a Halloween event; and a Christmas event.
FoCP rely entirely on donations, fund-raising activities or grants to enable them to put on events in the park.
To celebrate the 150th anniversary of the park in 2024, FoCP were able to put on these events and additional events thanks to funding from The National Lottery. They were very grateful for that support that enabled them to engage with thousands of local residents in our anniversary year.
If you wish to join Friends of Cwmdonkin to help us continue our work, please get in touch with via the contact button or our Facebook page.
Do you want to have a look around our park?
Take a virtual tour here.
Virtual tour created by VR Vistas 2018 approx.
Facilities
Dylan’s coffee shop
The go-to destination in Cwmdonkin Park. The former bowling pavilion is now an up to date coffee outlet – where Papi and his team provide a range of coffees, teas and other beverages, home-made cakes, ice creams etc virtually every day of the year. Indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the former Bowling green. A much loved destination for all – including families, dog walkers, and small groups. The café is open every day from 10.00. https://www.facebook.com/dylansatcwmdonkin
Defibrillator. Iinstalled and maintained by Friends of Cwmdonkin Park and on the British Heart Foundation national network “The Circuit” and available 24/7 is located on the external wall of Dylan’s coffee shop (facing the Tennis Courts).
Newly refurbished tennis courts. To book please visit Clubspark / Cwmdonkin Park / Booking / Book by date
Toilets are next to the tennis courts
Dog Free Recreation Area. The old bowling green is now designated as a safe, enclosed dog-free grassy play area – used by schools and clubs, and by the public for informal play.
Swansea City of Sanctuary Orchard. A place to relax, enjoy the environment or picnic near the trees – and to enjoy blossom in the spring and fruit in the autumn.
Ornamental water garden. A place to relax and see the Dylan Thomas memorial stone and the old water fountain c1920.
Children’s play area with swings, trampoline, slide, climbing equipment, roundabout etc
Table tennis table. Installed thanks to Friends of Cwmdonkin Park.
Children’s zip wire and big slide are near the memorial shelter.
Dylan Thomas memorial shelter .
Ornamental cherry trees. A gift from the Japanese Government. Spectacular in the spring! (above the Dylan Thomas shelter)
Basketball hoop and training area (above the Dylan Thomas shelter and cherry trees)
A range of bird boxes and batboxes throughout the park. Provided and maintained by Friends of Cwmdonkin Park
A range of paths around the park. Used by Nordic walking groups, orienteering groups, dog walkers and everyone else.