New, Slip-Resistant Floors: Palma's Playgrounds Become Safer

Palma Replaces Floors at Six Playgrounds

If you walk through Camp Redó this week in the morning, you will smell the characteristic scent of fresh rubber and see workers with paint splatters on their clothes: the city has renewed the floors at the s’Escorxador playground and at Park Cotlliure. There are no large construction fences, but rather thorough, quiet work—slip-resistant, shock-absorbing, in muted colors. And yes: the slides look somehow more inviting afterward.

What was done
The surfaces were replaced so that falls are less dangerous and the ground remains safe even when wet. According to the municipality, these areas are part of a package that polishes a total of six playgrounds in different districts of Palma. The city administration estimates around 165,000 euros for the program.

Why it stands out
It's often the small things that reassure parents: a less slippery swing, a softer fall area under the climbing structure. I spoke with a few moms and dads who happened to pass by in the morning — one woman leading her granddaughter inside said dryly: 'You can tell immediately that someone has thought this through.'

In Camp Redó, the first layer had already begun around 7 a.m., reports a worker who took a coffee break at the edge of the place. By noon, the steps were routine: remove old tiles, lay new rubber mats, seal the edges cleanly. Children soon tested the slide hesitantly — first with shoes, then barefoot. Not a big celebration, but a visible improvement.

How long will the project take?
The city expects to complete the work at the individual sites within a few weeks; the entire package of six locations should be finished in the coming months. The exact dates vary by site — some areas are closed only on certain days, others require a little more time.

A spokesperson for the city said it's not just about aesthetics: 'We want to act preventively and reduce accident risks.' The investment is described as part of ongoing maintenance and upgrading of municipal facilities.

What residents say
Rosa, a neighbor with a dog, praised the decision: 'It's quieter now, no loose stones. My granddaughter feels freer when playing.' Other residents hope that, when possible, benches, trash bins, and lighting will also be checked — a new floor seems friendlier when everything around it is in order.

For parents, a tip: pay attention on-site to notices about opening hours or short-term closures. Some playgrounds reopen properly only after the surface cures; the material needs time to set.

Conclusion
No large construction site, but a visible step toward greater safety at Palma's playgrounds. If you're out with kids in the coming days, you'll notice the fresher floors — and perhaps the reassuring feeling that the city doesn't overlook such minor things.