Over the past two months, the City of Santa Clara has received multiple reports of dogs becoming ill after visiting Nuevo Dog Park, located at Ryder Street and La Rambla Avenue. Most recently, during the week of July 28, we were notified of a dog that sadly passed away after a visit to the park. We extend our heartfelt sympathies to the pet’s family — we understand that pets are cherished members of our community.

The health and safety of Santa Clara residents, including their four-legged companions, is a top priority. In response to these reports, the City is launching a thorough environmental assessment of Nuevo Dog Park. We do not use pesticides in any of our dog parks, and all are regularly cleaned with pet- and eco-friendly products. We are taking these concerns seriously.

As a precautionary measure, Nuevo Dog Park has been temporarily closed and will remain closed until further notice while testing is completed.

Residents with questions or concerns regarding City-operated dog parks are encouraged to call the Dog Park Hotline at 408-615-3144 or submit a report through the MySantaClara app.