Malaga’s splash park reopens just in time for the heat

Malaga City Council has reopened the Parque del Agua splash park on the Antonio Banderas seafront promenade, following laboratory tests confirming the water meets every physico-chemical and microbiological standard set by regulations. Officials had shut the facility as a precaution since June 19, right in the middle of peak paddling season.

Closure and drainage following reported sickness

Closure followed several gastroenteritis cases reported among a group of schoolchildren who had visited both the beach and the water play area, though authorities have never confirmed the park as the source of the outbreak.

Council teams nonetheless carried out extensive preventative work before allowing the site to reopen. Workers drained the regulation tank completely so it could be cleaned and waterproofed, reducing any risk of grey water seeping into the system.

Cleaning, disinfection and full system checks

Crews then disinfected the entire play surface and inspected the water pumping and treatment system from top to bottom, giving the whole place a proper deep clean before letting anyone back in.

Once this work finished, staff ran operational tests and collected fresh samples for analysis. Results showed the installations comply fully with current health rules, so the taps, jets and fountains were switched back on.

Time to cool off again, where it is and what it costs

Just turn up and get wet. Nine water-based play features, all fed with drinking water, make up the free-to-access attraction, giving little ones plenty of ways to splash about without spending a penny. A chlorination and recirculation system keeps quality in check whilst cutting overall consumption.

Families can visit the park at Calle Pacifico, 175, right on the Antonio Banderas promenade just a short stroll from the beach. It’s open daily from 11am to 8pm and stays open until September 30. Worth knowing, there’s no cap on numbers, so weekends and midday can get busy.

No formal link between the site and the reported illnesses has been established. Council officials say ongoing monitoring will help everyone enjoy the water with a bit more peace of mind for the rest of the season.