The City Council of Valencia has completed the restoration of the climbing wall at Parc Central, which had been closed for a year. A total of 177 panels and over 20,000 screws have been installed.
The climbing wall at the Jardí de la Infància in Parc Central, Valencia, has reopened its doors. The Department of Parks and Gardens has finished the comprehensive restoration works of this sports facility, which had been closed for more than a year due to wear and tear from intensive use and exposure to the elements.
The project, which lasted several months, involved replacing all the original panels with high-pressure laminated (HPL) ones, a material that offers high resistance to weather and continuous use. The internal structure has also been reviewed, lighting improved, and the safety area completely renewed.
In total, 177 panels and over 20,000 fixing screws have been installed, a figure that demonstrates the technical complexity of an intervention carried out with the utmost care. The Councillor for Parks and Gardens, Mónica Gil, emphasised that “we are returning to the people of Valencia a highly demanded facility, completely renewed and adapted to the highest standards of safety and quality.”
Gil also explained that “the maintenance of our facilities is not just about repairing them when they deteriorate, but about investing in long-lasting solutions that reduce maintenance and guarantee user safety for many years.” With this intervention, the climbing wall regains its functionality and is once again available for climbing enthusiasts and those who practice outdoor sports in the city.
The opening has taken place once the final review, signage, and commissioning tasks were completed. The climbing wall, which was inaugurated alongside Parc Central in 2018, has become a reference point for urban climbers, and its reopening is good news for residents of nearby neighbourhoods such as Ruzafa, Malilla, or Montolivet, who can once again enjoy this outdoor facility.
The councillor reminded that the municipal team's commitment is “to maintain parks in the best conditions so that they continue to be spaces for gathering, sports, and enjoyment for everyone.” The restoration of the climbing wall is part of a line of work that prioritises sustainability and durability of public infrastructures.
With this reopening, Valencia strengthens its offer of free sports leisure in the heart of urban nature. Parc Central, one of the city's green lungs, thus adds another attraction for outdoor sports lovers, who can now return to use the climbing wall during the park's usual opening hours.
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