Gaunas Park

Gaunas Park (Spanish: Parque de las Gaunas) is a city park in Logroño, the capital of La Rioja in northern Spain, bordering the Guindalera neighborhood and the Servilla area. It's a compact but practical green space, used mainly by residents of the surrounding districts for walks, rest, and outdoor sport.

Where is Gaunas Park located?

The park sits in the eastern part of Logroño, close to the Guindalera neighborhood and the Servilla locality. Its immediate neighbor is Estadio Municipal Las Gaunas, a football stadium opened on 28 February 2002 with a capacity of 16,000 spectators — the source of the park's name. The park's coordinates are approximately 42.45548, -2.4502, making it easy to locate on navigation apps.

What will you find in the park?

Gaunas Park covers roughly 2.4 hectares (5.9 acres) and combines a green space with a small sports facility. Inside it you'll find a multi-sports court and a separate basketball court, positioned apart from each other so both can be used at the same time without different groups getting in each other's way. The sports court recently underwent a full renovation, with the city of Logroño replacing its surface with one built specifically for sports use. The park works well for a quiet walk or a family afternoon away from the traffic of the city center.

Because the park sits right next to the stadium, the surrounding area gets noticeably busier on match days — worth keeping in mind if you're planning a calmer visit.

How do you get there?

Gaunas Park lies just outside Logroño's historic center, in an area well connected to the rest of the city thanks to nearby roads leading toward the residential districts. The easiest way to reach it is on foot or by bike from the neighboring Guindalera and Servilla areas; visitors can also use local public transport running toward the city's eastern districts. Drivers will find parking typical of the surroundings of a sports facility this size.

When should you visit?

The park is best visited during daylight hours, when the sports facilities are most accessible and easiest to use. If your goal is a quiet walk, it's worth avoiding match times at the neighboring stadium, especially on weekends during the football season. The time of year doesn't matter much here — it's a functional space used year-round, though, as with any city park, spring and autumn make for more comfortable longer walks thanks to milder temperatures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaunas Park a large park? No — it's a compact space of about 2.4 hectares, designed mainly to serve nearby residents rather than large numbers of visitors.

What can you do at Gaunas Park? You can walk, relax outdoors, and use the multi-sports court and basketball court, which are separated from each other and can be used at the same time.

Is the park next to any notable landmark? Yes — Estadio Municipal Las Gaunas, a 16,000-capacity football stadium opened in 2002, sits right next to the park and gave it its name.

Is it worth visiting on a match day? If you're after a quiet visit, it's better to avoid match days — the area around the stadium gets considerably busier when a game is on.