Before the greyhound stadium was constructed there was a recreation area and racecourse used for horse racing and pedestrianism.[1] The stadium was built in 1928 and was situated on the northern edge of Glais near Glais Bridge.[2]
Greyhound racing trials took place[3] before a grand opening on 7 July 1928,[4] when over 5,000 attended the race meeting. The first winner was Paddy Baun at 3/1 over 525 yards and the racing was held under National Greyhound Racing Club rules.[5][6]
The racing (under NGRC rules) which had been introduced by the Welsh Racing and Athletic Association was wound up in October 1928.[7] However, it re-opened in late 1928 following the decision by the Swansea Corporation not to allow racing in the town centre at the St Helens ground. The 17-acre site, including the stadium and kennels were put up for sale by auction in 21 May 1929.[8]
The stadium remained independent (unaffiliated with a governing body) and had a grandstand by 1935 but closed before World War II.[5]
It reverted to being a recreation ground with a bowling green, tennis courts and sports fields. Today it is the Tawe Vale Golf and bowling club.
