Coastal Authority Approves Major Renovation of Arrecife’s Parque Temático

Arrecife’s long-planned renovation of its Parque Temático has moved a step closer after the coastal authroity approved the conditions needed to grant a concession for the work.

The approval marks an important milestone in the administrative process for one of the capital’s largest urban regeneration projects.

Part of the redevelopment covers Punta del Camello, an area of reclaimed land created during coastal expansion works in the 1950s. The plans include a stage, dance area and viewing platform. The site suffered storm damage earlier this year when high waves destroyed sections of walls and paving.

The project’s environmental assessment says climate change is not expected to significantly affect the coastline between La Bufona and Punta del Camello. However, it notes that Reducto Beach is projected to lose some of its area over the next 25 years because of rising sea levels, which could affect part of the promenade between the skate park and the beach.

A Modern Park for Recreation and Sport

The renovation will completely redesign the 37,550-square-metre park, originally built in 1997, which the council says now suffers from significant maintenance problems.

Plans include:

Two public plazas
A viewing platform with an outdoor stage
Inclusive children’s play areas with a marine theme
Picnic areas and a dog park
Water features with a sunbathing area
A cactus garden
Multi-sports courts
A new skate park
Calisthenics facilities
A pump track
A bouldering wall
Wellness and exercise spaces
A kiosk with public toilets and storage

The project also aims to increase vegetation, improve shade and thermal comfort, strengthen biodiversity and create better links between the park, the coastline and El Reducto Beach while meeting sustainability, accessibility and climate adaptation objectives.

The redevelopment has an estimated budget of €8.33 million and is expected to take 18 months to complete once construction begins. If completed as planned, the project will transform one of Arrecife’s most recognisable waterfront spaces into a modern public park designed for recreation, sport and community use.