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The Parque de Atracciones is being renewed without losing its most iconic carousel
The Parque de Atracciones is entering a new era. Modernisation and accessibility will be key. The historic 1927 carousel will keep turning. Madrid is committed to inclusive leisure and urban memory. These changes will affect families and visitors.
Parque de Atracciones de Madrid is undergoing a transformation that will shape the city’s leisure scene in the coming years. The new concession, already up for tender, will require whoever manages it to modernise the site and add new attractions, but without giving up its most iconic feature: the 1927 carousel, a handcrafted gem that will remain part of the familiar landscape of Casa de Campo.
The concession will last for eight years, until 5 October 2035, and will only be awarded to the bidder who presents the most advantageous proposal for the City Council according to the established criteria. It’s not just about adding new features: the future operator will have to invest in accessibility so that the park and its attractions are truly inclusive, opening up the experience to more people and adapting to current needs.
This process marks the first public tender since 1967, when the still-valid terms were awarded. The city’s goal is clear: to revitalise Parque de Atracciones so it regains its strength as a tourist and entertainment hub, at a time when competition for family leisure in Madrid is fiercer than ever.
The 1927 carousel, made in France and acquired by the park in 1968, becomes a symbol of this new phase. Its wooden structure, handcrafted by artisans and sheltered under a large pergola, represents the balance between memory and the future. The terms of the tender guarantee its preservation, recognising its architectural value and its role as a witness to Madrid’s leisure scene over generations.
The focus on accessibility and modernisation is not unique in the city. Madrid has already launched other urban transformation projects, such as the park over the M-30 that will connect neighbourhoods and change the landscape in Ventas, as recently reported. The city is once again adjusting its pace to meet the new demands of those who live in and visit it.
Parque de Atracciones is much more than a leisure venue: it is a sentimental landmark for several generations of Madrileños and visitors. Located in Casa de Campo, it has witnessed the city’s evolution and changes in how people enjoy their free time. Its ability to reinvent itself, without losing sight of its history, will be key to ensuring it remains a meeting point and place of fun in the Madrid of the future.