City of El Centro to temporarily close Bark Park for annual maintenance

EL CENTRO, Calif. (KYMA) - The City of El Centro says they are temporarily closing Bark Park next month.

The closure, taking place Monday, August 3, 2026 through Monday, August 24, 2026, is for annual maintenance.

This will include installing a water fountain in the small dog area, grass reseeding, allow turf time to grow and recover, insect-control spraying and other routine maintenance.

The closure will also allow "staff to complete the work safely while giving the grass sufficient time to
establish without foot or pet traffic," the City said.

In addition, the maintenance efforts is to help "preserve the park's landscaping and provide a safe, healthy and enjoyable environment for pets and their owners."

Bark Park is set to reopen Tuesday, August 25, 2026. To learn more about the closure, read the press release, written in English and Spanish, below.