Parque La Siesta is one of the newer places to spend some time outdoors in Torrevieja. The park opened in March 2024 and covers around 44,000 square metres, so there’s quite a lot to see and do as sports is its main draw to the park.
What Sporting Activities Are In La Siesta Park?
There is lots to do in the park and I have listed every sporting activity and thing you can do here.
First up.
Padel Courts
There are 3 padel courts that are well maintained and very popular. You do need to book your court online. during the day the courts are normally fairly empty but you will be playing at the hottest time of the day
Reservations for the padel courts must be made through the NOVA app. QR codes can be found on each of the courts.
One Of Europe's Largest Pump Tracks
The main attraction is probably the large pump track. At around 4,000 square metres, it’s one of the biggest asphalt pump tracks in Europe and is open to BMX bikes, scooters, skateboards and inline skates.
There are three different sections depending on your experience green, blue and red. The easiest green area is aimed at very young children and beginners, blue is for intermediates and red is for advanced. With that being said this isn’t just aimed at children and teenagers adults are allowed to use the track as well.
During different times of the year there are different tournaments and competitions that are held here. Check out the Torrevieja Sports Centre for when they are held and how to apply.
Free Exercise Areas
There are 2 areas for exercise one has exercise bikes, sit up benches and other machines. The other is more for building muscle with pull up bars and other agility based fitness.
Hockey Pitch
There is a Large hockey pitch in the park that that is often used as a flat skate rink. I haven’t seen any matches there yet, but I’m sure there are plans for matches and games to be held there.
Football Pitches
There are two small football pitches that are always in use. There is also one larger 5 a side pitch and one multipurpose sports pitch with extra basket ball hoops and and goal posts.
Basketball Court
Basketball is very popular in Spain. In La Siesta park there is a full size Basketball Court along with extra hoops in the multipurpose pitch. This along with the football pitches get very popular with the locals.
Petanca
Petanca is a game you will find being played all over spain, nearly every park has at least one set of courts. In La Siesta has 10 areas to play on that has seating. The play area is very well looked after and is open to all to play.
Table Tennis
There are 2 permanent table tennis tables at the side of the park in between the Petanca and picnic area. like other activities you don’t need to book the tables just bring your bats and balls and play.
What Else To Do In La Siesta Park?
Other than sports what else is there to do in the park if sport is not your thing?
Dog Agility Course
Even your 4 legged friend can join the family fun in La Siesta Park there is a large agility course for your dogs to play on and have some fun. There is about 10 different items they can run over, through or around.
Children's Play Area
The children’s play area has some of the best play equipment around. There is a trampoline swings and climbing frames in with slides. There is also a very cool rock wall for kids to climb.
Outdoor Auditorium
Although I haven’t seen any event on here yet there is an outdoor Auditorium. I’m sure there will be events on here but at the moment it is used as seating and Skateboarders use it for tricks.
Cafe And Bar
There is a cafe and bar in the park with shade and seating along side some of the 300 trees planted in the park and 20,000 aromatic and ornamental plants.
If you’re looking for somewhere to take the kids, it’s a good option because there’s enough here to keep them busy for a while. Older children and teenagers can use the pump track and sports areas, while younger kids have the playgrounds.
You don’t need to be particularly sporty to enjoy the park either. There are plenty of places to walk, sit down or have a picnic. The green areas make it a nice change from spending the day around the beach or town centre.
For anyone staying in or around La Siesta, it’s definitely worth having a look. Even if you only go for a walk and a look around, it’s a fairly easy way to spend a few hours outdoors.
Parque La Siesta is in the El Chaparral area and can be reached by car or public transport. There is parking at the front and back of the park and you can get bus 04 or 05 from Torrevieja. You can find the bus routes and times here. Or you can cycle in to the park of one of the many cycle lanes that has been added to the area straight from Torrevieja or Quesada.
If you would like to see other parks in Torrevieja visit our parks page here.
