A dog park in Santa Clara has been temporarily closed after a dog died and multiple other dogs became ill after visiting the park, officials said.

City officials in Santa Clara have temporarily closed Nuevo Dog Park following multiple reports of dogs becoming ill after visiting the site, including one that died in late July.

The park will be closed until further notice as a "precautionary measure" while tests are carried out, officials said.

Santa Clara County said that over the last two months, it has received multiple reports of dogs becoming ill after visiting Nuevo Dog Park. Zach, the owner of Benji — a 4-year-old mini Australian shepherd — said he was his rock and the sweetest dog.

A Bay Area dog park has closed indefinitely after receiving multiple reports of dogs becoming sick after spending time there, including one that died following a visit near the end of July.

A popular dog park in Santa Clara has been shut down after multiple reports of dogs falling severely ill, and in at least one case, dying, after visiting.

A popular South Bay dog park remains closed indefinitely as more dog owners are coming forward to say their pet became sick after a visit there.

City officials in Santa Clara have temporarily closed Nuevo Dog Park following multiple reports of dogs becoming ill after visiting the site, including one that died in late July. The park, located at Ryder Street and La Rambla Avenue,

While many, especially along the Venice canals, fret about possible pesticides or other contamination, Santa Clara staff emphasized that pesticides are not used in the park and say they are investigating the cause of the illnesses.