Thessaloniki Municipality to add 19 new parks by 2027

The Municipality of Thessaloniki has launched an extensive program to create 19 new parks across all municipal communities, aiming to add approximately 25 stremmata of green space to the city. The project is expected to be fully completed by June 2027, increasing the city's total green area from 660 to 685 stremmata.

As of the current report, ten parks of varying sizes have already been delivered to residents, five are under construction, and four are in the study phase with secured funding. The initiative seeks to transform unformed, unutilized, or abandoned urban areas into green spaces.

Deputy Mayor of Environment, Urban Greenery, and Biodiversity, Vassilis Diamantakis, noted that while the total acreage may seem small to some, it represents a significant addition for a densely built city like Thessaloniki where free space is extremely limited.