Urban Planning, Ecological Transition, Urban Services and Housing

At nearly 1,400 square metres, the new dog recreation area at Estació del Nord is the largest of its type in the district of L’Eixample and one of the biggest in the city, allowing dogs to run, play and interact. Barcelona City Council has launched an information campaign to raise awareness about current regulations, helping to ensure proper use and responsible pet ownership inside and outside the dog area.

Surrounded by curved slopes with plants, the new dog recreation area at Estació del Nord features paths, green zones, fine sand, a drinking fountain, benches and litter bins. Work was carried out on the existing dog area to turn it into a better integrated space in the Parc de l’Estació del Nord.

Barcelona City Council has launched an information campaign to coincide with the new area opening, promoting awareness about responsible and civil pet ownership. Teams from the Conflict Management Team, civic officers and information staff from the District Office and the City Police will be present at the park to ensure coexistence and resolve any incidents. The park also has new signage, with indications towards the new dog area.

More improvements at Estació del Nord

The work on the new dog recreation area forms part of the action to recondition the park. Work has been carried out in an area of 4,864,39 sqaure metres, to improve:

• Visibility. Lighting has been renewed with LEDs and the concrete wall on the corner of the streets of Sardenya and Almogàvers has been replaced by a metal fence.
• Accessibility. A new entrance to the park has been created on the side next to the junction with C/ Sardenya, with the earth landscaped to give it slopes and accessible paving added to paths.