The City Council of Seville plans to increase the municipal network of children's parks by more than 10%, rising from 364 to 402 areas. The total investment exceeds 8.6 million euros.
The City Council of Seville has launched an ambitious expansion of its network of children's parks. In total, 38 new play areas will be added, of which 13 are already built and another 25 will be executed in the coming months. With this initiative, the city will go from 364 to 402 children's spaces, an increase of over 10%.
Over 8.6 million euros invested in children's play
During the current term, the City Council has mobilised more than 3.64 million euros in already executed children's parks and cross-cutting improvement lines. The 13 new areas that have already been built are mostly designed for proximity, intended for the everyday use of Seville families.
These spaces incorporate inclusive play, safety surfaces, sensory elements, adapted swings, and accessibility improvements. Additionally, two specific lines have been launched: the renewal of safety surfaces in 29 children's parks and the installation of shade in 15 play areas.
For the 25 new areas in the project, the planned investment exceeds 5 million euros, and they will be tendered in the coming months. In total, the municipal investment in new actions related to children's parks exceeds 8.6 million euros.
This amount is supplemented by the new maintenance contract for children's parks, endowed with 5.5 million euros, which doubles the investment of the previous government and will enhance the maintenance, safety, and readiness of the play areas.
The City of Children, an emblematic project in the Prado
One of the milestones of this strategy is the completion of the first phase of the City of Children, in the Prado de San Sebastián. This initiative has involved an investment of 921,196.11 euros and has enabled the establishment of a new play area of 1,164 square meters.
The design of the space revolves around three areas linked to the festive identity of Seville: the old Fair Walkway, the Fair booths, and Holy Week. The central element is a structure inspired by the historic Fair Walkway, reaching a size of up to 34 by 34 meters and a maximum height of 15 meters.
The new space incorporates elevated play, ground-level play, accessible pathways, areas for different ages, and elements designed to encourage shared use. Additionally, it will feature natural shade through the planting of 16 hibiscus specimens.
"The City of Children is not just another children's park, but a city project due to its size, design, and location. The Prado de San Sebastián is a strategic location, well-connected and capable of becoming a meeting point for families from all neighbourhoods," said Mayor José Luis Sanz.
This initiative constitutes the first phase of a project that will continue with three more phases, aimed at completing the transformation of this children's area in the Prado de San Sebastián.
A green strategy with 25.9 million euros
The expansion of the network of children's parks is part of a broader strategy of Parks and Gardens, with a total investment of 25.9 million euros. This budget is allocated to expanding play areas, renewing green spaces, improving medians, enhancing irrigation, and advancing in the generation of shade in the city.
According to the City Council, in recent years more than 15,000 trees have been planted, over 50,000 shrubs, and 2,641 new shade positions have been created across all districts. More than 300 green areas and neighbourhood spaces have also been updated, with over 7.3 million euros spent on irrigation, pavements, enclosures, furniture, and pathways.
Among the spaces intervened are Federico García Lorca, Agumores, Manuel Garrido in La Barzola, Antonio Buero Vallejo, and Monzón street. The strategy also includes the recovery of 9 sculptural groups in parks such as María Luisa or Las Delicias, as well as a specific service to conserve and repair pavements in historical parks, Amate and Parque de los Príncipes, with over one million euros.
In technical management of the tree population, Seville has implemented a summer inspection service with over 23,000 trees reviewed. For residents, this translates into more play areas close to home, with better safety and shade conditions, and enhanced maintenance. The new areas will be distributed across all districts, prioritising neighbourhoods with fewer facilities. The expectation is that the 25 new areas will be operational throughout 2027.
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