These are the first images of Alicante’s major new urban park that is set to become a ‘green lung’ for the city.
Spanning 20,000sqm, the project is billed as an inclusive, multi-generational public space nestled in the PAU 2 La Torreta neighbourhood, between Avenida Isla de Corfu and Avenida Deportista Isabel Fernandez.
According to municipal sources, shovels are expected to hit the ground by late 2025, with completion expected at some point in 2026.
‘This is more than just a park,’ said local councillor Manuel Villar. ‘It’s a space designed for people, for play, for sport, for rest, for everyone.’
Speaking ahead of next week’s city council meeting, Villar confirmed that approval is expected imminently, paving the way for a public tender in May.
The construction contract will be put out for €3.6 million, marking a significant investment in urban wellbeing.
Slides, ziplines and calisthenics: A park for all ages
What sets this park apart isn’t just its scale, it’s the ambitious design. Among the standout features are nine giant slides strategically woven into the natural slope, paired with 28-metre-long ziplines and climbing ropes, blurring the line between playground and adventure park.
Younger visitors will be treated to three themed play zones, while teenagers and adults can make use of a calisthenics area, bio-health fitness circuit, petanque courts, and a climbing wall – all aimed at promoting an active lifestyle in the open air.
‘This is about finishing what was started,’ said Rocio Gomez, Councillor for Urban Planning, referring to earlier plans that were abandoned in 2023.
‘We’re now completing the facilities, the landscaping, the paving – everything.’
When the dust settles, Gomez says, the site will be ‘one of the city’s most complete and vibrant green spaces.’
Inclusivity and accessibility are a crucial part of the park’s ethos, said councillor for infrastricture Cristina Garcia.
‘This project improves on previous designs by creating a barrier-free environment,’ she said.
‘It’s built with everyone in mind: local families, nearby schools, commuters, and casual strollers alike.’
