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The Buenavista neighbourhood adds outdoor sports and new green spaces
The Buenavista neighbourhood in Getafe has opened two new free-access sports areas: a skating rink and a pump track circuit. These facilities expand outdoor leisure options for children, young people, and families without the need to travel to other parts of the municipality.
Both facilities were chosen through proposals from local residents and are now open for use. The pump track offers a circuit with curves and slopes for bicycles, scooters, or skateboards, while the skating rink provides a dedicated surface for safer practice.
The project covers around 2,800 square metres and involved an investment of nearly 300,000 euros. The site also includes pitches for football, basketball, volleyball, and beach volleyball, as well as a climbing area and table tennis tables.
The area has been connected with new pedestrian paths and access points from the football pitch and nearby streets. Benches have also been installed and the lighting has been upgraded, allowing the space to be used for longer hours and making it easier to move between the different facilities.
The green area is not yet finished. The irrigation system is already in place, but new trees will be planted after the summer to help them take root and avoid damage from high temperatures.
Shade will be one of the most anticipated features, especially in a young neighbourhood where many open areas are very exposed to the sun. Until the trees grow, the middle hours of the day will remain the least comfortable for sports during the hot months.
Buenavista has seen its population grow in recent years, along with increased demand for parks, sports courts, and meeting places. The opening of these facilities brings everyday sports closer to homes and offers a free alternative to gyms and indoor centres.
The change will be noticeable in the afternoons and at weekends, with bicycles, skates, and matches spread across a space that previously saw less activity. After the summer, the arrival of more trees will complete an area designed to become one of the neighbourhood’s main meeting points.