New Gulliver's Lilliput playground in the Turia Garden

The city of Valencia will soon feature a new attraction inspired by Gulliver's travels, with an interactive sculpture nearly nine meters high.

Image of a themed children's park with a large Gulliver sculpture.
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Image of a themed children's park with a large Gulliver sculpture.

The Generalitat has approved the construction of the new Gulliver's Lilliput children's park in the Turia Garden, an initiative aimed at enhancing the recreational and family-friendly nature of the urban green space.

The city of Valencia will soon have a new and unique children's attraction: Gulliver's Lilliput park. Located in the Turia Garden, between the Pont de les Arts and the Pont dels Glòries Valencianes, this new space is the result of an agreement between the Foundation of the Valencian Institute of Oncology (IVO) and the Valencia City Council, linked to the hospital's expansion.
The mayor, María José Catalá, presented the project, describing it as a "reinterpretation of the Gulliver universe" intended to be an "emblematic and very special place in the heart of the city". The central feature will be a large sculpture of a seated Gulliver, nearly nine meters high, serving not only as a sculptural element but also as an interactive play structure. Children will be able to explore it inside and out, climbing, traversing tunnels, and enjoying integrated slides.
The new park, which will occupy a 6,700 square meter plot with a 2,300 square meter play area, will include elements inspired by Gulliver's travels, such as giant books, fantastical architectures, and walls. The design, by Kiwi Playground, will be implemented without affecting existing trees, preserving current landscaping and integrating into the Turia Garden's scenery.
Catalá emphasized that the project represents an "investment in well-being, coexistence, and quality of life", reinforcing the playful and family-friendly character of the Turia Garden. The park's construction, with an estimated capacity of 250 people, will be funded by the IVO Foundation and later handed over to the City Council for maintenance.
The estimated timeframe for project design is one month, with construction expected to take another six months. The design aims to offer a "vertical, immersive, and three-dimensional play experience", transforming the entire park into a "complete thematic adventure" for all children.