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Parque de Atracciones is being renewed without losing its most iconic carousel
El Parque de Atracciones is entering a new chapter. Modernisation and accessibility will be key. The historic 1927 carousel will keep turning. Madrid is committed to inclusive leisure and living memory. Changes that will affect thousands of families and visitors.
Parque de Atracciones de Madrid is undergoing a transformation that will set the tone for family entertainment in the city. 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, which will remain an essential part of the park’s landscape.
The decision aims not only to update the offering to compete with other leisure destinations, but also to ensure that Madrid’s history and identity remain present on every visit. The future concessionaire will have to invest in accessibility, making sure that both the park and its attractions are inclusive for everyone. The contract, which will last eight years with no possibility of extension, will be valid until 5 October 2035.
This process marks the first public tender since 1967, when the terms that have governed the park until now were awarded. The Ayuntamiento de Madrid is making a clear commitment to revitalising a space that is part of the collective memory of several generations.
The carousel, made in France in 1927 and acquired by the park in 1968, is much more than an attraction: it is a handcrafted wooden gem, an example of art déco and modernism, protected under a large pergola that shields it from the weather. Its preservation will be mandatory for whoever manages the site, as a symbol of continuity and respect for the past.
The city is once again adjusting its pace around one of its leisure icons. The modernisation of Parque de Atracciones, combined with the protection of its heritage, reinforces Madrid’s commitment to a model of entertainment that looks to the future without forgetting its roots. For those looking for weekend plans or a family outing, the park promises to remain a meeting point where tradition and novelty coexist.
Parque de Atracciones, located in Casa de Campo, has been a landmark for locals and visitors for decades. Its evolution has mirrored the social and urban changes of the capital, adapting to new generations and trends. The 1927 carousel, with its hand-carved figures and original structure, represents that link between Madrid’s living history and its ability to reinvent itself without losing its essence.