The project’s measures include improvements to lighting along paths and in heritage spaces, with new lamps installed in the area, and a stronger Wi-Fi connection throughout the park
The improvement works will begin in the autumn and will cost €6M, funded by BSM
The measures are part of the Park Güell Strategic Plan 2023–2027 and help to further establish it as a local, open urban park for city residents’ day-to-day enjoyment
Park Güell is rolling out new changes user experience improvements to strengthen its role as a large green space where city residents can go for a walk and relax. The improvements seek to make the park safer and more comfortable, while preserving the heritage value of this iconic space.
These measures are part of the Park Güell Strategic Plan 2023–2027 and help to further establish it as a local, open urban park for city residents’ day-to-day enjoyment.
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, with low environmental impact and proper integration into the surrounding environment, in order to improve visibility along the most popular routes and increase the feeling of safety at the park.
The ornamental lighting in the Sala Hipòstila and at the Turó de les Tres Creus will also be improved, as will as the inside of the Sala Hipòstila rain collection tank, one of Gaudí’s systems that is now being restored to optimise water use in the park.
‘These measures are reflect a very specific goal: to constantly improve public use of Park Güell, by improving comfort and ensuring that neighbourhood and city residents can experience it as a local park for taking a walk, relaxing and enjoying day-to-day life,’ said the first deputy mayor and chair of BSM, Laia Bonet. ‘The new lighting will guarantee safe paths and has been designed according to efficiency and low environmental impact criteria, with careful integration into a prime green space and heritage site.’
A safer, more connected, more comfortable park
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.
Furthermore, the park’s CCTV system will be updated and the stairs connecting Passeig de les Palmeres and Camí de Dalt will be restored, making sure the original stone is preserved and the step height is optimised for comfort and safety.
This set of improvements will be complemented by work on the eatery 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.
Work on these improvements will begin in the autumn and will take approximately 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 watering 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 watering 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.
To this end, Gaudí’s two original tanks – the Sala Hipòstila and Pota d’Elefant tanks – will be restored. The former will act as a channel for water to pass through, while the second will store rainwater and be connected to the park’s watering network.
In parallel, 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 started in March, will be finished in late 2027 and is also funded by BSM, with an investment of €4M.
