The new concession will have a non-extendable duration of eight years, until October 5, 2035. The bidder must submit the most advantageous proposal for municipal interests, allocating the majority of expenses to renovations and the creation of new attractions, as well as improvements in accessibility and energy savings.
This is the first public tender since 1967, when Parques Reunidos became the park's operator. The mayor, José Luis Martínez-Almeida, announced this new tender on June 30, seeking to boost this icon of Madrid's leisure scene and enhance its appeal as a tourist attraction.
The Madrid Amusement Park receives approximately one million visitors annually, primarily families with children and young people, and local audiences. A key feature of the new concession is the explicit protection of the 1927 carousel, a piece of 'art deco' and modernist architectural value, handcrafted in France.
The administrative terms require the concessionaire to pay special attention to the carousel's conservation, maintenance, and restoration. All investments and expenses will be borne by the concessionaire, with no financial involvement from the City Council, and construction work must not reduce the area of green spaces.
Since its opening on May 15, 1969, the park has undergone five major renovations. Notable updates include the addition of iconic attractions in the 70s and 90s, the creation of five thematic areas in 1998, the construction of the 'Abismo' and 'Tarántula' roller coasters in 2005-2006, and the expansion of the Nickelodeon children's area in 2014 and 2018.
