- Address: Tel Aviv, Israel;
- Area: 3.8 km²;
- Website: park.co.il;
- Phone: +972 3-642-2828;
- Opening hours: 24 hours.
In the northern part of Tel Aviv is located the Park Yarkon, which is ready to become a place for recreation, both for its residents and for visitors to tourists. Also it is called "Joshua Gardens", its main name is due to its location near the Yarkon River. Sometimes this area is compared to the city park, which is located in New York.
Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv - description
Yarkon Park is located at a distance of about 5 km² in the city. The history of his education begins in 1973. It is located in a very picturesque place, along it is a long river. It should be noted that the city's water area is polluted, it is not recommended to fish here. Stork, herons and geese often fly into Yarkon Park, and small aquatic animals such as nutria, mongoose and porcupine live here.
To see all the attractions of the park, you need to go on the asphalt road, which is located along the river bank. Among the most noteworthy places are the following:
- The first place that is recommended to visit is the garden of Gan Nifgaei ha-Teror - this is a memorial to the victims of terror, which has the appearance of plates containing inscriptions. There is another historical monument of Gan Ha-Banim - a memorial to the fallen soldiers.
- In the park of Yarkon there is a well-known to the whole world garden of stones Gan ha-Slaim . It includes a huge number of stones that reflect the geological location on which the city of Tel Aviv is located. Throughout the territory lie stones of various sizes, shapes and compositions, around all kinds of plants grow. Near each stone there is a sign that explains its origin.
- A separate place in the park of Yarkon is occupied by a cactus garden , where you can admire these spiny plants, there are a huge number of them, more than 3 thousand species. Many people like to visit the tropical garden, it can feel like in the real tropics. Here an artificial lake was created, on which swans settled. Around it are beautifully planted orchids and vineyards. Tourists are given the opportunity to ride on the lake by boat or pedal boat.
- On the paths of the park you can make an excursion to the remaining ruins of the mills of the XIX century . The place is called "Seven Mills".
- If the outdoors is a warm season, then you can go to the water attraction "Meymadon" , it is designed for both children and adults.
- At children's attractions, a child can ride on different types of transport: on a pedal car or on a long train.
- Not in many places you can see such water attractions , where even artificial waves are created.
- If you want to rest after a huge number of emotions, you can go to a cozy cafe in the park.
- It will be interesting for children to visit the mini zoo "Tsapari" , where many species of parrots are represented, as well as turtles, rabbits and guinea pigs.
How to get there?
You can reach the park of Yarkon by train, you should leave at University station.