Parque Alcalde Gonzalo Ordóñez

Parque Alcalde Gonzalo Ordóñez is a municipal park in O Porriño, a small town in the province of Pontevedra, in Galicia, northwestern Spain. It covers roughly 2,200 square meters at the junction of Calle Antonio Palacios and Calle Tarela, where the triangular meeting of the two streets shapes the green plot.

How do you get there?

The park sits in the central part of O Porriño, a town located a short drive south of Vigo, right along the main routes connecting Galicia with northern Portugal. Its coordinates are 42.160817, -8.616639 — easy to plug into any GPS app, or you can simply search for the park name together with O Porriño. Because it sits directly at a street crossing, it's usually only a few minutes on foot from the town center.

What will you see?

The park is currently in the middle of a major transformation, so what visitors find today differs from what is planned for the coming years. For a long time the site had fallen into disrepair: poor visibility from the street, damaged paving, no accommodation for reduced mobility, and scarce lighting meant the space wasn't functioning as urban green areas should.

In response, the regional government of Galicia (Xunta de Galicia) and the O Porriño town council have signed an agreement covering an investment of more than 485,000 euros. The Xunta will cover roughly 70% of the cost (over 340,000 euros) and carry out the works, while the O Porriño municipality contributes the remaining 30% (145,601.44 euros) and will take charge of upkeep once the project is finished.

The redesign, drawn up by architect María Fandiño, aims to recover more than 2,280 square meters of public space under the Plan Hurbe program. The plan is built around circular-economy principles, the removal of accessibility barriers, and a new green area organized around a central water feature. In short, the park is set to become a fully accessible space, with fresh landscaping and a water feature as its main focal point.

When should you visit?

Since the site is currently under construction, it's worth checking the latest status of the works before planning a visit — updates are published by the O Porriño town council. For travelers interested in how small Galician towns are investing in accessibility and public-space quality with regional funding, this park is a good example of that trend in action. Once the renovation wraps up, it's intended to serve as a green pocket in the town center, well suited for a short break while exploring O Porriño.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Parque Alcalde Gonzalo Ordóñez located? The park is in O Porriño, in the province of Pontevedra, Galicia, at the junction of Calle Antonio Palacios and Calle Tarela, at coordinates 42.160817, -8.616639.

How big is the park? The site covers around 2,200 to 2,280 square meters, with its shape defined by the triangular layout of the streets that border it.

Is the park currently open to visitors? The site is undergoing a comprehensive renovation jointly funded by the Xunta de Galicia and the O Porriño municipality, so it's best to check current status before visiting.

What will change once the renovation is complete? Architect María Fandiño's project calls for full accessibility, removal of physical barriers, new landscaping, and a central water feature as the park's main design element.