The mayor of Santa Cruz, José Manuel Bermúdez, along with the delegate councillor of Parque Marítimo and Palmetum, Javier Rivero, and the councillor of the Salud-La Salle district, Zaida González, unveiled the upcoming summer season offerings at the Maritime Park, introducing significant upgrades aimed at enhancing user experience, as highlighted by the local government.
The council representative affirmed that “we have firmly committed to equipping the facility with top-notch resources” and announced that “we have allocated nearly 160,000 euros to procure 1,000 sunbeds and 150 parasols.”
In addition, Bermúdez underscored “the dedication to sustainability, evident in an investment of 250,000 euros for the installation of 196 solar panels on the roof of the La Cascada building, which will cut down the Maritime Park’s overall energy consumption by a third, practically eliminating external supply, ensuring immediate consumption.”
Councillor Javier Rivero highlighted the significance of the ongoing project to revamp changing rooms and toilets at the Maritime Park: “We are set to enhance the changing facilities, the first aid station, the staff amenities, and open-air showers. The budget for this initiative amounts to 650,000 euros and will mark a significant improvement in a vital service for all patrons.”
Additionally, he pointed out that “the programme of activities scheduled for July and August, running from Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., is designed to liven up visitors’ experiences at the aquatic and recreational complex, offering a range of attractions from inflatable castles, paddle boats for the kids’ pool, canoes, paddleboarding, along with water aerobics and dance sessions, among others.”
“At present,” Rivero emphasised, “the Maritime Park records an average annual footfall of 282,000 visitors and 196,000 clients during summer, indicating the popularity of a venue that consistently seeks to enhance its offerings to cater to bathers’ needs.”
Concerning Palmetum, he elaborated that “efforts are currently underway to enhance the surroundings of the Botanical Garden, including the nursery, covering a total area of 1,892 square meters with a budget of 1.4 million; the lakes and pathways, funded with 400,000 euros; while the revitalisation of the area known as Bajo Caribe is pending approval, with an allocated fund of one million euros, along with the development of the Palmetum parking scheme, with an estimated cost of 103,255 euros.”
Meanwhile, Zaida González reaffirmed that “we are dedicated to ensuring that all amenities not only conform to the highest quality and safety standards but are also accessible and convenient for all users.”
