The Málaga City Council has launched a comprehensive renovation plan for children's play areas with an investment of two million euros. The project will cover 450 parks across the eleven districts of the capital.
The Málaga City Council has announced an investment of nearly two million euros to renovate 450 playgrounds distributed throughout the eleven districts of the city. The plan, which will be executed over a period of two years, includes modernising the furniture, improving accessibility, and renewing safety surfaces in areas that have not seen significant work for years.
According to municipal sources, the initiative responds to the need to update equipment that, in many cases, was in an advanced state of disrepair. The aim is to provide families with safer, more inclusive play spaces that comply with current regulations.
A phased plan across all neighbourhoods
The works will be carried out in phases, starting with those parks that have the highest foot traffic or are in the worst condition. The districts of Centro, Carretera de Cádiz, and Cruz de Humilladero will be the first to receive improvements, although the work is planned for all areas of the city.
Each park will receive an intervention tailored to its characteristics: from the installation of new swings and slides to the placement of continuous rubber flooring to prevent injuries. Inclusive play elements for children with reduced mobility will also be incorporated.
The City Council has reminded that this investment is in addition to other funds allocated for the maintenance of public spaces, such as the recent renovation of squares and green areas in various neighbourhoods.
Parallel urban control
In parallel to this investment, the City Council has strengthened its urban planning strategy with a three-year moratorium on new tourist apartment licenses in residential areas. The measure also restricts the conversion of commercial premises into housing on the main streets of the capital.
According to the local government, this dual approach —investment in neighbourhood facilities and regulation of the residential market— aims to address two priority citizen demands: to have quality spaces for families and to curb the rising housing prices.
Málaga is experiencing notable demographic and economic growth, which has generated pressure on the housing stock and public services. The City Council argues that a balance between development and quality of life is necessary.
Timelines and monitoring
Residents will be able to consult the work schedule on the municipal website, where the start and end dates of each intervention will be published. The City Council has also set up a suggestion box to gather citizens' proposals regarding the parks in their neighbourhood.
The expectation is that the first renovated parks will be operational before the end of 2026, coinciding with the peak usage season for children. The rest will be completed throughout 2027.
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