Singleton Park is looking a shade more like Jurassic Park after four dinosaurs joined the attraction.
The creatures are the latest feature of the iconic family park and they have been installed just in time for the Easter holidays.
It’s thanks to a generous donation from Day’s Motor Group, Wales’ largest family-run dealer group, which means the park will now be home to these colossal creatures, including a Tyrannosaurus Rex, Triceratops, and Stegosaurus.
Swansea Council brought in popular local mural artist Hasan Kamil to apply some Jurassic colour to make the creatures more realistic looking for all the family to enjoy.
The installation promises to elevate Singleton Park’s status as a prime destination for families and dinosaur enthusiasts alike, whilst also providing educational opportunities related to the fascinating world of dinosaurs and palaeontology.
And it’s all part of the council’s continuing commitment to improve our city’s parks and play areas agreed by full council last month when its budget was set for the coming year.
Any temporary disruption to the park will be rectified after the installation has been completed.
The dinosaurs are the latest addition to a range of improvements to the park which have included:
- Improving water quality and increasing oxygen levels in the lake to boost the environment in the lake for fish, amphibians and invertebrates through non-invasive de-silting
- Creating a new learning area called Nature Corner at the Lake
- New information boards highlighting the area’s local wildlife
- Improved drainage at the park
- Improvements to the crazy golf course and upgrades for the pedalos
Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, Cabinet Member for Investment, Regeneration, Events and Tourism at Swansea Council, said: “The four new residents of Singleton Park will make a great addition to the attractions at the boating lake.
“Families will love discovering these prehistoric creatures while exploring the park, and they’re sure to become a roaring success. A big thank you to Day’s Motor Group for this donation.”
He added: “We took advice from ecological experts about how best to improve conditions for wildlife at the lake and surrounding area. Their review showed fish, amphibians and invertebrates would benefit from the non-invasive de-silting approach we’ve taken.
“Any temporary disruption will be rectified and the popular local gees community has been unaffected by the changes.”
An investment agreed by council at its budget meeting last month also means that sections of railings around the park will also be upgraded.
Russ Day. Managing Director and CEO, Day’s Motor Group, said: “Day’s are delighted to be able to donate our iconic Dinosaurs to Swansea Council to help create an attraction in Singleton Park.
“This donation reinforces Day’s commitment to community support and collaboration with the great team at Swansea Council.”
