Disinfection work is taking place this week across 16 municipal dog areas in La Nucia. The intensive cleaning covers 14 dedicated dog parks, the rescue dog training area and the municipal animal shelter. This deep cleaning operation is conducted twice a year to prevent the emergence of pests and to maintain environmental health and safety standards within these public enclosures.
Following the application of the treatment, each dog park is closed for 24 hours to allow the product to dry completely. During this time, the entrances are sealed and locked to prevent access by both dogs and members of the public. Once this 24-hour period has elapsed, the recreational zones are reopened for normal use, as the treated environment becomes completely harmless to both people and animals.
The three-day disinfection schedule began on Monday, with treatments applied to the parks in Varadero, Barbados, Montecasino and Montebello. On Tuesday, work moved to Puerta de Hierro, Pinar de Garaita, Montesol, Copet, Nou Espai, the rescue dog training area and the municipal animal shelter. The final phase of the operation takes place on Wednesday 20 May, focusing on the facilities in Nucia Park, El Calvari, El Tossal, Favara and Planet.
The maintenance process involves disinfecting the entire interior, the access points and the perimeter fences of each dog park. Teams use a high-capacity tank to spray the disinfectant product alongside manual backpacks. Special attention is given to high-traffic paths, dog facilities, urban furniture such as benches, bins, fountains and bag dispensers, as well as the outer boundaries and the double-gate entry systems. Prior to spraying, municipal teams completed preparatory work including general cleaning, weeding and pruning the vegetation within the sites.
The Animal Protection Department is managing the project through the specialist firm Elis Pest Control. La Nucia currently provides 14 municipal dog parks distributed across the municipality, all of which are completely free to use.
These 14 recreational areas cover a combined surface area of 50,000 square metres, offering ample space for dogs to play and exercise. The locations were planned so that most residents live within a five-minute walk of a designated dog zone, allowing pets to socialise and play without causing disruption. The network of parks, which first began development in 2015, has helped improve local community harmony and overall cleanliness throughout La Nucia.
