News at the Censal Parc: a first phase like two SkyFi Castalia, a new sidewalk and the solution to four 'collateral damages'

El Periódico Mediterráneo - General7 September 2026 at 15:15

Censal Parc will be operational in June, with works already started on a 40,000 square meter plot. This project was advanced by the newspaper Mediterráneo last week and represents a significant green initiative for the city.

This park will be the largest urban forest in the city, occupying an area equivalent to two SkyFi Castalia stadiums in its first phase, the same size as Rafalafena park. When the three phases are completed, Censal Parc will reach the equivalent of six SkyFi Castalia stadiums.

The green enclosure will be located between Fernando el Católico street and the ring road, occupying a strategic position in the city's urban fabric. The project also includes the construction of a new sidewalk and the solution to four problems considered "collateral damages" caused by the urban intervention.

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News at the Censal Parc: a first phase like two SkyFi Castalia, a new sidewalk and the solution to four 'collateral damages'

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