ABSTRACT
The democratic transition that occurred in Spain during the mid-1970s coincided with the passage of the European Charter of Sport for All. Arguably, this context contributed not only to influence the growth of public investment in sports facilities in Spain but more surprisingly it created a non-existing demand for sport. Moreover, the autonomous status of each region and the power gained by newly democratic institutions led the responsibility to provide funding and decide on investments to local authorities such as town halls. All of these new policies and plans modified the demand for sport in Spain. After 40 years, the main dilemma is which policies to carry out in this vast network of sports infrastructures, many of which are obsolete with the rise of outdoor sports.
