About

Parks Malta

About us

PARKS Malta is a new government entity under the Ministry for Energy, Enterprise and Sustainable Development which commenced it`s activity in February 2020 , and was given the direct responsibility to create , manage and care for resilient and sustainable parks, public spaces, recreational amenities, upkeep of valleys, upkeep of countryside and afforestation . The task assigned is meant to ensure the maintaining and creation of recreational opportunities through open spaces that are safe for our families, whilst ensuring the continuous growth of the natural biodiversity of our islands. In successfully managing this task such sites under the jurisdiction of Malta will be a beacon of pride for present and future generations as they offer its visitors different taste and experiences such as cultural, social , artistic, historical, educational, health, natural and recreational .

The creation of open spaces which Parks Malta is embarking on ensures that such intervention will have the least adverse impact on the environment and that are self-sustainable through different methods such as:

Installing solar panels as an alternative source of energy pushes.

Making use of recycled material to reduce waste. Shredding and composting the pruning material from parks to reduce waste while improving the soil properties and fertility.

Use of durable and good quality material

Seven Parks are under the direct responsibility of Parks Malta.

• M’Scala Family Park covers an area of more than 86,000m2
• Bugibba Water Park covering an area of approximately 700m2
• San Klement Regional Park covers an area of more than 39,000m2

In addition to Parks, Malta has also embarked on the Bengħajsa Afforestation Project (under construction) covering an area of more than 10,764m2

The management of valleys also falls under the direct responsibility of Parks Malta. The Valley area makes up around 15.5km2 in Malta and Gozo adding up to 5% of land in the Maltese territory. Parks Malta is currently collaborating on a LIFE IP project that is set to restore and manage valleys in Malta & Gozo.

Parks Malta’s objectives in the upkeep of Valleys include:

Cleaning, Restoration, Rehabilitation, upkeep and maintaining of the Natural Habitats of these Ecosystems. Prevention of Water Flooding and Afforestation

Parks Malta remains vigilant and enthusiast to safeguard and improve all sites under its guardianship together with the provision of educational information about its natural gems to be appreciated and admired, as we take pride and joy in offering such service to our nationals and visitors

A word from Minister

Miriam Dalli

We are constantly working to provide more open spaces around Malta. We’re working with various Local Councils, such collaborations are leading to the identification of abandoned areas that are being rehabilitated and regenerated.

Sustainability is an integral part of every project we are implementing. These parks will be equipped with renewable energy and where possible reservoirs will be restored to reuse rainwater for watering trees and plants.