Seville Starts Pavement Renovation in Parks to Improve Safety and Accessibility

The Seville City Council has launched a pavement renewal project in several parks, starting with the Parque de los Príncipes and the Paseo de Catalina de Ribera. The works aim to fix deterioration caused by use and weather.

The Seville City Council, through its Parks and Gardens Department, has begun a series of pavement repair and improvement works in green areas across the city. The initiative, described as a pioneering service for maintaining, conserving and replacing pathways in such spaces, has already completed two interventions in the Parque de los Príncipes and is currently working on a section of the Jardines de Murillo.

These works address damage caused by frequent use, aging, root action and exposure typical of outdoor spaces. The goal is to enhance safety, accessibility and conservation of pedestrian routes while respecting the character of each environment, according to municipal sources. The project covers over 30 different types of pavement, including compacted albero, chino lavado, herringbone brick, glazed ceramic, natural stone, cobblestones, marble, granite and asphalt, with a budget of 1,035,266 euros.

In the Parque de los Príncipes, one completed intervention focused on a main pedestrian walkway in zone 2B, a 116-meter S-shaped route. The old pavement had longitudinal cracks, heaving near tree pits, loss of flatness and poor connections with a concrete pergola. Workers demolished the damaged slab, laid a new concrete base and installed new chino lavado tiles, bordered with hydraulic paving stones for a more orderly and stable surface.

The second completed task in that park involved the pedestrian bridge crossing the pond. The asphalt pavement had aged due to prolonged use, humidity from the water and shade from vegetation. The renovation replaced the wearing course with chino lavado tiles over the existing support, and transitions with access paths were smoothed to eliminate steps or abrupt level changes. Both interventions improve specific routes in this green space in the Los Remedios district: a main walkway and the bridge over the pond.

Simultaneously, the council is working on the Paseo de Catalina de Ribera, where sections show widespread cracking, spalling, loss of concrete cohesion, subsidence and detachment of albero. The project includes replacing deteriorated pavement with new pieces adapted to the surroundings and reinforcing the slab with welded wire mesh to reduce future root lift. Repairs also target damaged albero paths in the interior: localized subsidence will be patched, while extensive deterioration will involve full-width excavation, filling, leveling and compaction.

According to the project details, the contract covers parks such as María Luisa Park, Jardines de las Delicias, Jardines de Murillo, Paseo de Catalina de Ribera, Jardines de Cristina, Jardines de la Caridad, Amate Park and Parque de los Príncipes. Interventions include cleaning, repairing, reinforcing and, when necessary, replacing damaged materials, always considering the historical, aesthetic and landscape characteristics of each site.

A council spokesperson said,

“We are not just fixing defects, but conserving these spaces better, making them more comfortable and safer for residents, and using technical solutions adapted to each park.”

The works are carried out by municipal staff as part of a specialized unit focused exclusively on park paths and accesses. This approach allows for more efficient management and quicker response to issues.

Residents have expressed positive reactions, noting that the renovated areas look cleaner and more modern. One neighbor using the Parque de los Príncipes commented,

“It was needed. The old pavement was uneven and slippery when wet. Now it feels safer to walk here with children.”

The council expects to complete the remaining works in the coming weeks, with a focus on minimizing disruption by phasing closures of small sections.

The project is part of a broader strategy to maintain Seville's extensive network of public parks, which are heavily used year-round. By investing in pavement renewal, the city aims to reduce long-term maintenance costs and improve the overall user experience. The next scheduled work will target the Jardines de Murillo, where a 200-meter stretch will receive similar treatment.