Reus expands playground areas with three new spaces in Fortuny

Three new children’s playgrounds arrive in the Fortuny neighborhood, bringing with them a direct focus on coexistence and healthy leisure. The play areas that almost no one used will now become meeting points for children of all ages and abilities.

The City Council of Reus has promoted the installation of these new parks at the Andalusia, Priorat, and Balearic Islands roundabouts, with an investment close to 118,000 euros and an assembly period that will not exceed 75 days, according to municipal sources.

The new play areas: what children will find

Priorat Roundabout: balance and accessibility

At Priorat, the proposal is clear: a multi-balance game to stimulate psychomotricity and coordination, designed so that children gain bodily confidence both individually and in groups. Additionally, there will be a turning game adapted for wheelchairs, and a wooden spring bike that allows multiple movements.

Balearic Islands Roundabout: adventure with inclusion

The Balearic Islands don’t lag behind: a 20-meter zip line, an inclusive seesaw and spring game, and a wooden playhouse for symbolic games will make any child eager to explore and share. All designed to combine fun and inclusion.

Andalusia Roundabout: challenges and more integration

Modular multi-game and adapted rotating games

In Andalusia, the service is reinforced with a multi-balance and climbing modular course that promises an hour and a half of continuous challenges. It will also feature a turning game adapted for wheelchairs and a multidirectional movement spring game, ensuring no one is left out.

A commitment to coexistence and equality

The key is clear: to offer a safe and stimulating space that fosters interaction among children of different ages and abilities. This is how Daniel Marcos, Public Roads Councilor, has defended it, assuring that investing in decent children’s playgrounds means betting on equality and social cohesion in the neighborhood.

Funding and institutional framework

A project with European funds and partnerships

The budget of nearly 118,000 euros comes from the Rehabilitation Program promoted by the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan of the European Union, jointly managed by the Housing Agency of Catalonia and the City Council of Reus. This collaboration ensures that the actions go beyond the simple improvement of spaces, integrating into an urban and social regeneration project.

Tight deadlines for quick installation

The contract establishes a maximum term of 75 days to complete the installation from the contract formalization, aiming to prevent these spaces from being abandoned too long and so the community can enjoy them as soon as possible.

The reality is that, after so long with almost invisible play areas, Fortuny is preparing to become a neighborhood where children’s leisure stops being a luxury and becomes a necessity accessible to everyone.

Source of the article: City Council of Reus