The La Paz Malecón is already one of the city’s favorite places for walking, people-watching, sunset photos and, let’s be honest, pretending the sea breeze counts as cardio. Now, it is getting something designed especially for the youngest visitors: a new inclusive children’s park called “Todos a Bordo.”
The park is under construction near the Muelle Fiscal area of the Malecón and is expected to open to the public on November 27. The project represents an investment of about 35.3 million pesos, or roughly $2 million dollars, and is being promoted as a safe, accessible and inclusive space for children with and without disabilities.
The centerpiece will be a pirate ship-style play structure, also named “Todos a Bordo,” designed so children with disabilities can access different parts of the equipment, including upper areas. In other words, this is not the old “one ramp in the corner and call it inclusive” approach. The idea is for children to actually play together in the same space.
The project will also include recreational equipment, adapted walkways, shaded areas, palapas, bathrooms, showers, resting areas and an open-air gym. Officials have also said the park will include a lactation area, administrative offices and a specialized area for children on the autism spectrum.
That last detail is especially important. Public spaces can be overwhelming for children with autism because of noise, crowds, heat and sensory stimulation. A dedicated area could give families a more comfortable option in one of La Paz’s busiest public zones, particularly during weekends, holidays and tourist season.
Construction began in June, with the children’s play area temporarily closed while crews work. The project is being handled by the Administración Portuaria Integral de Baja California Sur, better known as API-BCS, as part of a broader effort to make the Malecón more accessible and family-friendly.
For residents and visitors, the park could become one more reason to spend time downtown without needing to buy anything, book anything or plan a full outing. Just bring the kids, sunscreen, water, and maybe enough patience to survive repeated requests to go “one more time” on the pirate ship.
