Residents in Can Bonet have raised concerns about the condition of their neighbourhood following Sant Antoni Town Hall's presentation of plans for the major renovation of the children's park in nearby Ses Païsses.

The Can Bonet Residents' Association says it welcomes the investment in new public facilities, but argues that several more basic needs in the neighbourhood remain unresolved.

The association says its concerns include pedestrian safety, waste collection, street maintenance, accessibility and the lack of adequate shade at an existing children's playground.

Residents Welcome the New Park

The residents' association has made clear that it is not opposed to the new Ses Païsses project.

In a statement released following the Town Hall's presentation, the association said new children's spaces, community areas and quality facilities are positive for families and the wider neighbourhood.

Its concern is that investment in a new park should be accompanied by attention to problems residents say they face in their everyday lives.

The association says these issues have been raised with the municipality over recent months.

Safe Pedestrian Access to the Bus Stop

One of the main concerns raised is the lack of what the association considers a safe pedestrian route to the neighbourhood's bus stop.

The residents' group says people who use public transport currently have to follow routes that it considers insufficiently safe.

It has highlighted particular concerns for children, older people and people with reduced mobility.

The association is calling for the municipality to address the pedestrian connection as part of its wider work in the area.

Concerns About Waste and Cleanliness

Waste collection and street cleanliness are also among the issues raised.

The association says bags, bulky items and other waste are regularly left in public areas and that certain points around containers can become heavily accumulated with rubbish.

These are claims made by the residents' association and have not been independently quantified in the information available.

The group is asking for greater attention to waste collection and the condition of public areas in Can Bonet.

Street Maintenance Is Another Complaint

The association also says the condition of some streets and pavements needs improvement.

According to the residents' group, weeds and vegetation can obstruct parts of some pavements, while potholes and other defects are present across many of the neighbourhood's streets.

The association says these maintenance issues affect day-to-day movement around the area.

Existing Playground Still Lacks Shade

Another specific concern is the children's playground next to the Can Bonet Social Centre.

The residents' association says it has repeatedly requested the installation of a canopy or other adequate shade system at the existing playground.

It argues that the request is particularly relevant during the long periods of high temperatures experienced in Ibiza.

The group says it is difficult to understand why a major new children's facility is being announced while a relatively simple improvement at the existing playground remains unresolved.

Concerns Extend to the Social Centre

The association has also criticised what it describes as inadequate general maintenance at the Can Bonet Social Centre.

The centre is described by the group as one of the main meeting and community spaces in the neighbourhood.

Its concerns focus on maintenance and the condition of existing public infrastructure rather than opposition to the new park project itself.

The New Ses Païsses Park

The concerns come as Sant Antoni Town Hall moves forward with a major redesign of the Ses Païsses children's park on Carrer Clavell.

The project covers approximately 7,525 square metres within the existing park, which has a total surface area of around 7,800 square metres.

The municipality plans to preserve the existing trees while introducing new play, sports and community facilities.

€4.28 Million Investment

The planned investment is €4,283,643.26 including VAT.

The project has already been approved by the municipal government board and is now moving towards the contracting stage.

Once construction officially begins, the planned execution period is 12 months, followed by a two-year guarantee period.

No construction start has yet taken place.

A New Children's Area

The redesigned park will include approximately 2,385 square metres dedicated to children's play.

Plans include climbing structures, multi-play equipment, swings, trampolines and other play elements for different age groups.

The central feature will be a 7.35-metre-high wooden structure designed in the shape of a castle.

The project also includes a 22-metre zip line.

Sport, Cycling and Water Play

The park is planned to include more than children's play equipment.

A 990-square-metre sports area will provide multi-purpose courts for basketball and recreational football, along with table tennis and an exercise area designed for older people.

A 710-square-metre circuit for bicycles, skates and scooters is also planned.

Water-play fountains integrated into the paving will operate during the summer season.

Shade and Family Areas

The new design includes shaded areas across the children's and recreation zones.

Approximately 260 square metres will be dedicated to family seating and gathering spaces, including picnic tables and benches.

The project also includes drinking fountains and accessible routes intended to improve the experience for families and people with different mobility needs.

Community Facilities

The new park is also designed to serve as a community space.

A 650-square-metre multifunctional plaza and a permanent 124-square-metre stage are planned for cultural, recreational, children's and community activities.

A 65-square-metre café kiosk, a 55-square-metre terrace and accessible public toilets are also included.

The design therefore extends beyond a conventional children's playground.

Residents Want Existing Facilities Addressed Too

For the Can Bonet Residents' Association, the issue is not simply the creation of a new public space.

The group says the municipality should also ensure that facilities and streets already used by residents receive adequate maintenance.

Its statement calls for attention to daily problems that affect the neighbourhood's existing infrastructure alongside investment in new projects.

A Question of Priorities

The residents' response highlights a broader discussion about how public investment should be distributed within growing neighbourhoods.

The new Ses Païsses park represents a substantial planned investment in recreation and community infrastructure.

At the same time, residents are asking for improvements to basic services and public-space maintenance in Can Bonet, including pedestrian access and shade at an existing playground.

The association says both forms of investment are important.

The Municipal Project Is Still Moving Forward

Despite the residents' concerns, the Ses Païsses project continues through the municipal process.

The Town Hall has approved the project and is preparing for the contracting stage.

The municipality says the aim is to create a modern, accessible and multifunctional space that can be used by children, families and different generations.

The association's statement does not reject that objective.

What Happens Next?

The next step for the Ses Païsses project is the contracting process.

Once a contract is awarded and the formal site commencement process is completed, the planned 12-month construction period can begin.

For Can Bonet residents, the separate issue is whether the municipality will also address the concerns they have raised about the existing neighbourhood infrastructure.

A New Park and Unresolved Local Concerns

The planned Ses Païsses park would significantly expand the range of leisure and community facilities available in the area, with new play equipment, sports spaces, shade, water features, a cycle circuit, a stage and a café kiosk.

The Can Bonet Residents' Association says it welcomes that investment but wants greater attention to the everyday conditions of the surrounding neighbourhood.

Its concerns about pedestrian access, waste, maintenance, accessibility and shade remain requests from the residents' group rather than findings of an official inspection.

For now, Sant Antoni is advancing with the €4.28 million park project while residents of Can Bonet continue to call for improvements to existing public spaces and basic infrastructure.