The project includes upgrades to lighting along paths and in heritage areas, using new fittings that blend into their surroundings, as well as improvements to Wi-Fi connectivity throughout the park
BSM is investing €6 million in the improvements
The measures are part of the Park Güell Strategic Plan 2023–2027 and will help strengthen its role as a local urban park for city residents to enjoy every day
Work began this week to upgrade the lighting and install a Wi-Fi network at Park Güell. The improvements will make this emblematic city space more comfortable to use and reinforce its role as a major green space where city residents can walk and unwind.
The work is part of the Park Güell Strategic Plan 2023–2027 and will help strengthen its role as a local urban park for city residents to enjoy every day, while preserving the heritage of this iconic site.
Improved lighting along paths and at heritage spaces
To enhance comfort and make routes through the park safer, the lighting will be improved along the main paths – including Camí de Dalt, Passeig de les Palmeres and the steps that connect the two – as well as on the steps in the Jardins d’Àustria and in the Carrer d’Olot children’s play area.
The new lighting will be more efficient, have a low environmental impact and blend into the surroundings, improving visibility along the usual routes and increasing the sense of safety while in the park.
The ornamental lighting in the Sala Hipòstila and at the Turó de les Tres Creus will also be improved, as well as the inside of the Sala Hipòstila rain collection tank, one of Gaudí’s original cisterns, which is currently being restored to optimise the use of the park’s water resources. The project also involves improving the Wi-Fi throughout the park, with more widespread and better coverage so that city residents can stay connected while they go for a stroll, relax or take part in activities.
The park’s CCTV system will also be upgraded, and the steps connecting Passeig de les Palmeres and Camí de Dalt will be restored. The original stone will be preserved, while the step heights will be adjusted for comfort and safety.
This set of improvements will be complemented by work on the bar located inside Park Güell, at the Carrer d’Olot entrance. The premises will be completely renovated, with a modern design and a more functional layout.
The work is expected to take around a year and a half. It will be carried out in phases in order to minimise disruptions. In total, 6 million euros have been earmarked for the project, funded by BSM.
Work begins on improving the park’s irrigation system
A series of improvements to optimise water use and adapt to the effects of climate change are also under way at Park Güell. First, the irrigation system is being revamped in order to improve its efficiency and adapt it to the needs of each area of the park. Second, work is being carried out to restore one of the original purposes Gaudí had in mind for this park: collecting, storing and reusing rainwater.
Gaudí’s two original cisterns – the Sala Hipòstila and Pota d’Elefant tanks – will be restored. The former will serve as a water channel, while the latter will store rainwater and be connected to the park’s irrigation network.
At the same time, improvements are being made to the park’s drainage through paving refurbishment, and the number of drinking water fountains will be doubled, from five to ten. Three of the new fountains will be located inside the park, while the other two will be located at the Carrer Sant Josep de la Muntanya and Carrer del Forat del Vent entrances.
Work on these improvements, which began in March, will be completed by the end of 2027 and represents an investment of 4 million euros, also funded by BSM.
