Singleton Park
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Singleton Park is the largest urban park
Park
A park is a protected area, in its natural or semi-natural state, or planted, and set aside for human recreation and enjoyment, or for the protection of wildlife or natural habitats. It may consist of rocks, soil, water, flora and fauna and grass areas. Many parks are legally protected by...

 in the city of Swansea
Swansea
Swansea is a coastal city and county in Wales. Swansea is in the historic county boundaries of Glamorgan. Situated on the sandy South West Wales coast, the county area includes the Gower Peninsula and the Lliw uplands...

 and is located in Sketty
Sketty
Sketty is the name of an electoral ward, a community and a suburb in the City and County of Swansea, Wales, UK. The community is coterminous with the electoral ward....

. The park has hosted many entertainment and cultural events such as Party in the Park
Party in the Park
Party in the Park is the generic name given to music concerts organised by various radio stations and local authorities in England and Wales, typically in large parks during the summer.-Leeds' Party in the Park:...

 and Proms in the Park
The Proms
The Proms, more formally known as The BBC Proms, or The Henry Wood Promenade Concerts presented by the BBC, is an eight-week summer season of daily orchestral classical music concerts and other events held annually, predominantly in the Royal Albert Hall in London...

 which were regular events by local stations The Wave & Swansea Sound
Swansea Sound
Swansea Sound is a British independent local radio station broadcasting to Swansea and surrounding areas, aimed at a core 40+ demographic. Swansea Sound was the first local radio station in Wales, and has won several awards, including the number one regional station in South Wales....

 and other music events held by the two stations and their partners are Escape into the Park
Escape into the Park
Escape into the Park is a festival held in Singleton Park, Swansea, South Wales every summer since the year 2000. It started life as a spin off to The Escape club located in Northampton Lane, Swansea plays host to many artists, dance DJs and focuses on a dance and rave theme...

 and the former Stars in the Park.

A botanical garden
Botanical garden
A botanical garden The terms botanic and botanical, and garden or gardens are used more-or-less interchangeably, although the word botanic is generally reserved for the earlier, more traditional gardens. is a well-tended area displaying a wide range of plants labelled with their botanical names...

 is located in the centre of the park near the entrance to Swansea University
Swansea University
Swansea University is a university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. Swansea University was chartered as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University of Wales. In 1996, it changed its name to the University of Wales Swansea following structural changes...

. On the south-western corner, past the hospital and the university, there is a boating
Boating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...

 lake with pedal boats available. The lakeside pub, Inn on the Lake, became so well-known as The Pub On the Pond that the owner later gave in and changed the name.

History and amenities

The park was originally part of the Vivian family
Baron Swansea
Baron Swansea, of Singleton in the County of Glamorgan, is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom.The barony was created on 9 June 1893 for the industrialist Sir Henry Vivian, 1st Baronet. He had already been created a Baronet, of Singleton in the County of Glamorgan, on 13 May 1882. He was...

 estate, which was purchased by Swansea County Borough Council in 1919 for use as a public park. The park superintendent Daniel Bliss, who was trained at Kew Gardens was responsible for the conception of the Singleton Farm botanical gardens and Ornamental Gardens. He was also the main driver behind the purchase of the Vivian estate.

There is a Swiss cottage located inside the park. This was designed by architect P.F. Robinson
Peter Frederick Robinson
Peter Frederick Robinson was an English architect.-Life:Peter Frederick Robinson began his career in Henry Holland's office and worked under William Porden at the Brighton Pavilion in 1801–2...

, who designed Sketty Hall as well as a number of other lodges in the park.

Located in the grounds of Singleton Park are:
  • Bishop Gore School
    Bishop Gore School
    The Bishop Gore School is a secondary school in Swansea in south Wales, founded on 14 September 1682 by Hugh Gore , Bishop of Waterford and Lismore...

  • Swansea University
    Swansea University
    Swansea University is a university located in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom. Swansea University was chartered as University College of Swansea in 1920, as the fourth college of the University of Wales. In 1996, it changed its name to the University of Wales Swansea following structural changes...

     main campus
    • Singleton Abbey
      Singleton Abbey
      Singleton Abbey is a large, mainly 19th century mansion in Swansea, Wales. Today, the buildings are used to house administration offices for Swansea University...

    • The Taliesin Arts Centre
      Taliesin Arts Centre
      The Taliesin Arts Centre is owned and managed by the University of Wales, Swansea and is located on the university campus. The venue hosts a broad programme of events including cinema screenings, an average of ten visiting exhibitions per year, and a variety of live performances, from dance and...

       (which houses a book shop, arts shop, gallery and theatre)
  • Singleton Hospital
    Singleton Hospital
    Singleton Hospital is a 550 bed hospital located in Sketty Lane, Swansea, Wales, operated by Abertawe Bro Morgannwg University Health Board. The main building was completed in 1958. The hospital adjoins Singleton Park and the main campus of the Swansea University where there is a nursing school and...

  • Sketty Hall
    Sketty Hall
    Sketty Hall is a venue used for hosting social functions, business functions and conferences in Singleton Park, Swansea, south Wales.The original building was built in the early 18th century as a private house. Over the years it has seen a number of extensions, modifications and changes of use to...

  • St. Paul's church
  • Headquarters of 44th Swansea Scout Group

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