Santa Cruz de Tenerife is set to unveil one of the largest sports facilities in the Canary Islands at the start of next year, as work progresses on the new Paco Álvarez pavilion (Go Fit) and the new David González municipal swimming pool. Mayor José Manuel Bermúdez has stated that the construction is “going exceptionally well, meaning we expect to complete the project by January or February.”
The mayor emphasised that “the new Paco Álvarez and David González swimming pools will elevate the standard of sports services offered in Santa Cruz, and we are eager to inaugurate these long-awaited facilities in the capital.”
Bermúdez noted, “This initiative is something that Santa Cruz could not have aimed for without the support of an external firm, specifically Go Fit.” He highlighted that “the new sports complex within the Santa Cruz pavilion will retain the Paco Álvarez name and will increase its capacity tenfold, accommodating over 10,000 individuals keen to utilise this new sporting facility.”
The mayor further added that, although this sports complex has attracted external funding, its management will be overseen by the Sports Department of the City Council, led by Councillor Alicia Cebrián, ensuring that those wishing to engage in physical activities will benefit from affordable pricing.
The establishment of this new facility will facilitate the completion of the block in which it resides, located in the Tomé Cano area of the city, and will also enable the provision of a total of 290 parking spaces for users, situated across two levels beneath the entire external infrastructure and a portion of the new sports centre.
The David González swimming pool will feature three separate pools, including a 25-metre pool, a leisure pool, and a jet pool. Additionally, it will boast a 1,700 m² gym, multifunctional spaces, a children’s play area, and a café. This facility will be directly managed by the City Council and will operate independently from the concession zone, ensuring it does not interfere with the sports centre.
Access to the complex will be via Eduardo Zamacois Street. The stands on the upper floor will accommodate 278 spectators, six of which will be adapted for individuals with disabilities, along with toilets for attendees and a lift. Plus, a telescopic grandstand will be included to provide approximately 200 extra seats.
The sports court will function as a versatile area with a wooden surface, featuring two changing rooms for athletes or general users, two officials’ changing rooms, a storage area, and a facilities room. Natural light will fill the pavilion thanks to expansive open windows. Alongside the stands, there will be four squash courts situated between the pavilion and the tennis courts on the ramp leading to the garage.
The PP4 sports court will measure a minimum of 44 x 32 metres (1,408 m²), with markings for a futsal and handball court cutting longitudinally, while allowing for two basketball courts and two or three volleyball courts transversely. A staircase will connect the pavilion to the sports centre, enabling the two to be used in conjunction.
The racket sports area (tennis and paddle tennis) will comprise two glass paddle tennis courts and two certified tennis courts. Adjacent to Heliodoro Rodríguez Stadium, the city will promote the development of open spaces for recreation.
Outdoor areas will include a public square and a central section dedicated to children’s play, creating a large-scale urban space that will serve as a hub for residents to gather and enjoy recreational activities.
