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Delivered through the Council’s Neighbourhood Improvement Programme, these flagship developments represent a major step forward in creating high-quality, inclusive spaces where children and young people of all abilities can come together to play, learn and have fun.

Designed with accessibility at their heart, each playground will offer a dynamic mix of equipment and features that encourage physical activity, social interaction and imaginative play.

Ger Yr Afon – Gwaun-Cae-Gurwen and Lower Brynamman

A lively, multi-zone play destination will be created at Ger Yr Afon, catering for toddlers through to teenagers. The site will include exciting inclusive features such as a wheelchair accessible carousel and multi-seesaw, alongside climbing areas, swings and dedicated football and basketball zones, creating a space that truly has something for everyone.

Pen Y Dre – Neath North

Pen Y Dre will be transformed into an engaging and colourful play environment, featuring large multi-play structures, themed play trails and inclusive equipment including a wheelchair accessible carousel and pendulum swing. Sensory elements and bespoke artwork from a local artist will bring added creativity and interaction to the space.

Victoria Park – Briton Ferry West

Victoria Park will see the introduction of a striking inclusive play tower with ramped access, enabling children of all abilities to take part. Additional features including a track rider, basket swing, climbing towers and interactive play equipment will create a vibrant hub for families to enjoy together.  

Across all three sites, the new playgrounds will:

•    Boost children’s physical and mental wellbeing
•    Champion inclusive play for children of all abilities
•    Provide safe, modern and welcoming community spaces
•    Bring families together through shared experiences

These exciting developments are just the beginning. Over the next two years, a further 12 playgrounds across Neath Port Talbot will be refurbished as part of a wider programme to transform play provision and ensure every community has access to inspiring outdoor spaces.

Councillor Scott Jones, Cabinet Member for Streetscene, said:

“We are proud to be investing in the future of our communities by creating inclusive, high-quality places where children and young people can play and thrive.

“These new playgrounds are designed so that children of all ages and abilities can enjoy them together. This will help with building confidence, friendships and lifelong memories.

This is about much more than play equipment. It’s about creating welcoming spaces at the heart of our communities that families can enjoy for years to come.”