Swansea City's former home, Vetch Field, has been transformed into a public park that retains several historic features, including the original centre circle and a players' tunnel nestled between terraced houses. The ground served as the club's base from 1912 until 2005, when Swansea moved to the Liberty Stadium (now Swansea.com Stadium).
Now known as Vetch Park, the site is maintained by Swansea Council as a community space. The centre circle remains intact as a grassy area, preserved in part because many fans' ashes have been scattered there. The club and council chose to keep it as a mark of respect.
One of the most striking remnants is the players' tunnel, located between two neighbouring houses. The entrance, marked 'players, directors, officials' and 'press only,' is reminiscent of the Oak Stand entry at Luton Town's Kenilworth Road. A section of the stadium wall, featuring the Swansea City crest, also survives in good condition.
Other features include a rusting gate to the former East Stand, now leading to a dead end, and the original pitch area, which offers views over Swansea. The highest recorded attendance at Vetch Field was 32,796 for an FA Cup match against Arsenal in February 1968, which Arsenal won 1-0.
Notable acts such as The Who (1976) and Stevie Wonder (1984) performed at the stadium during its heyday. While some fans miss the intimate atmosphere of the old ground, the park ensures that key elements of Swansea City's history remain accessible to the community.
