The Robinson Park, located in the Molino de la Vega area of Huelva, has reopened following renovation works that have updated its leisure zones and addressed the long-standing issue of waterlogging.
The mayor of Huelva, Pilar Miranda, visited the park to inspect the results of the intervention, which included renewing the children's area, installing new flooring, enhancing safety features, and adding equipment for various age groups. Miranda stated that the works fulfill a "historic demand from the neighborhood" and restore the park as a "space for meeting and coexistence".
The project began with Aguas de Huelva addressing the drainage system, particularly around the kiosk area, by renovating the collector and drainage network and adjusting pavement slopes for better water evacuation.
Subsequently, the City Council transformed the rest of the park. The old climbing pyramid in the children's area was removed and new play structures were installed, alongside the restoration of existing elements. The ground surface was updated with stamped concrete and impact-absorbing zones, and a new perimeter fence was erected for the safety of young children.
The renovation also aims to broaden the park's use beyond children, with the addition of two ping-pong tables, a swing ball game, and four chess tables, complemented by benches and seating.
The mayor explained that "the goal is for parks to be vibrant spaces, used by all residents and contributing to fostering coexistence in our neighborhoods".
While the main works are finished, a final phase is scheduled for next autumn to enhance the vegetation with new plantings, timed for a more favorable season to ensure their establishment.
The intervention at Robinson Park marks the completion of the first phase of a municipal program to remodel 15 children's play areas in Huelva, driven by the Infrastructure and Public Services Department with an investment of 325,000 euros. Other areas improved include Camino del Saladillo, the Jardines del Muelle, and Avenida de Santa Marta.
