Pedieos Linear Park in Nicosia is being prepared for a major €21 million redevelopment. The project provides for the creation of a modern green space for walking, sports and recreation along the river. Until October 23, anyone interested can take part in the public consultation. The master plan has been divided into 15 zones to simplify the design and construction process. The project will be implemented by Nicosia Intermunicipal Development Projects Ltd (DAEL), while development of the area will be coordinated by the municipalities of Nicosia, Strovolos and Lakatamia.
The project will be implemented in two phases. The first will cover works in the area of the Municipal Garden, Prodromou Park and Agioi Omologites, part of the area near Strovolos Municipality and part of Lakatamia. Construction of the first phase is planned to begin in the second half of 2027 and be completed in early 2029. Works on the remaining sections are expected to begin around the end of 2028 and be completed in the second half of 2030.
New paths, bridges, gardens and sports facilities
The existing 11 km pedestrian and cycling route will be completely upgraded. It will receive a new durable surface and be divided into separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists. The route will be extended by 5.1 km towards Anthoupolis, Agia Dimitriou Park and Michalakis Sophocleous Park. The project includes:
- 13 new pedestrian bridges;
- upgrades to existing crossings and the installation of traffic-light controls;
- 13 new car parks with protective canopies and electric vehicle charging points;
- one park-and-ride facility;
- landscaping covering 190,000 m2;
- two botanical gardens;
- a music garden;
- 7 sensory, therapeutic and educational gardens;
- 8 pollinator zones;
- an artificial lake to support biodiversity.
Particular attention will be paid to sports and family recreation. The park will include 11 children’s playgrounds and 5 sports courts for basketball, volleyball, beach volleyball, padel and tennis. In addition, the project includes 4 outdoor gyms, 2 bike parks, skateparks and dog-walking areas.
For events, the plans provide for 2 amphitheatres, 7 stages, an outdoor event space and an area for contemporary art exhibitions. Along the route, 8 cafés, 12 public toilets and 8 cycling hubs are also planned, as well as additional picnic and relaxation areas.
What will appear in different areas of Nicosia
In Nicosia Municipal Garden, the crossing on Nehru Street will be upgraded and the park will be connected with the new Cyprus Archaeological Museum. The area will include an information point, a cycling hub, upgraded toilets and emergency service access from Chilongos Street. Prodromou Park will feature a café, picnic area, kiosk with local products, children’s playground, cycling hub and new toilets. The pedestrian path will also be widened.
In the Agioi Omologites area, a new pedestrian bridge and a second 350 m cycling crossing will be built. New entrances, parking and a cycling hub will also be created, while the riverbed will be restored. Near the Presidential Palace, plans include a small amphitheatre, an outdoor exhibition area, a natural cycling trail, a board-games area, a cycling hub and a new pedestrian bridge. On Kolokotroni Street, a square, an emergency services area, a children’s playground and an outdoor gym will be developed.
On Athalassas Avenue, new parking spaces, a park-and-ride facility, a small café and public toilets will be added. The junction with Agia Marinas Street will be equipped with a raised signal-controlled crossing.
Near Strovolos Town Hall, the square on Chryseleousis Street will become one of the entrances to the central part of the city. The existing car park will be upgraded, new toilets will be built, and the area around the town hall will be landscaped and equipped with solar shading. In the Agios Vasileios area, a new pedestrian bridge will connect the two banks of the river. In the future, the park may be extended towards residential areas and schools via Kantara Street.
On Eleonon Street, the bridge will be widened using support structures to make pedestrian movement safer. On the southern bank, an energy-themed children’s playground, toilets and parking will be created, while the northern bank will include a dog area, skatepark and plots for organic cultivation.
On Ioanni Kapodistria Street, the road bridge will be reconstructed and raised due to flood risk. The pedestrian and cycling path will be widened, while an emergency services area will be created next to the Lakatamia medical centre.
In Lakatamia, the southern bank will include a parkour and climbing area, a board-games zone, a natural bike park with a cycling hub and 2 new car parks. On the northern bank, wooden stages, a small amphitheatre, kiosks, relaxation areas, a sensory park, 2 cafés with toilets, energy-themed and nature-themed children’s playgrounds, as well as kinetic paving along the paths are planned.
On the western bank of Lakatamia, wooden stages, children’s playgrounds, toilets and a cycling hub are planned. On the eastern bank, there will be a new car park, toilets, a cycling hub, a children’s playground and kinetic paving along the pedestrian route.
In Anthoupolis, near the secondary school, a new pedestrian bridge will be built. The area will also feature 5 sports courts for volleyball, beach volleyball, tennis, padel and basketball. In addition, there will be a picnic and recreation area, toilets, a café, a children’s playground and a new car park.
Once completed, Pedieos Linear Park is expected to become a space for walking and cycling routes, sports, recreation and environmental education, connecting different areas of the capital. However, the specific implementation dates for individual elements may be adjusted as environmental and design procedures progress.