Asunción municipality renovates public squares to improve community spaces

The Municipality of Asunción is cleaning and restoring public squares in the capital of Paraguay to improve the appearance and usability of community areas.

Workers from the Directorate of Urban Services are currently revitalizing Epifanio Méndez Fleitas Square, located where Gaspar Rodríguez de Francia Avenue meets Estados Unidos Street. This site serves pedestrians and visitors to the nearby Ministry of Justice.

The municipality is performing these works to preserve a site named after a prominent figure in Paraguayan political and cultural history. In the Ciudad Nueva neighborhood, crews are also refurbishing Batallón 40 Square. The project involves painting a pergola, wooden benches, and bicycle racks to protect the facilities from wear. Because the square features a sports field, these improvements help residents maintain a dedicated space for physical activity and social interaction.

The municipality launched the Protectores de Espacios Verdes (Green Spaces Protectors) program in May 2026 to encourage shared responsibility for public areas. The city manages 210 public green spaces, including 140 squares, 52 small squares, 16 parks, and two waterfront areas. Officials are asking residents and local businesses to help maintain these sites by avoiding littering and protecting public furniture.