On the northern side of Tel Aviv lies the Yarkon Park, with its bicycle trails, little stream, lawns and wide variety of activities.
Hayarkon Park is Tel Aviv's green sanctuary in the midst of the big city. The park attracts families, youngsters, joggers and almost anyone who feels like a breath of fresh air. It isn't exactly Central Park, but it's nice, cosy and offers a wide variety of activities. Here are a few of the options you have for a day or afternoon in Hayarkon Park.
A Green Day - When the weather permits and it’s not too warm or cold you can go and enjoy a “green” day in Hayarkon park, there are several recommended spots. If you go to the west side of the park (west side of Ibn Gvirol Avenue), you will bump into many families sitting on the grass and enjoying the sun.
Our tip: Take a blanket, some fruits or a sandwich and enjoy a relaxed picnic in this little spot.
A Boat ride - Another fun thing you can do is rent a motor boat (150 NIS per hour – 30$) or a pedal boat (70 NIS/15$ per hour) and sail with ease on the Yarkon River.
Renting a Bike - You can also rent a bicycle; the bicycle trails are about 5km long (3.5 Miles) and using your bicycles you can explore the less toured paths.
Sports and Games - In the north side of the park you can find hundreds of young boys and girls engaging in many different sports: Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Football, Baseball skateboard ramps, and other activities that are suitable for older kids, teenagers and adults. There is even an impressive climbing wall, if you still have any energy left in you.
Zoo and Pony ride - There are several outdoor playgrounds for little kids (2+) the best one is in front of “Bavly” neighborhood. In that area you can find a large wooden playground, there is a little zoo and some other fun places for kids. During the weekends kids can even take a ride on a pony horse (20 NIS/4$), or try other entertaining activities in that area.
Hayarkon Park
Address: Rokach Blvd, Tel Aviv
Tel: (03) 642-2828
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