Saudi Arabia: 20 New Parks Opened in Riyadh
Riyadh has announced the opening of 20 new parks in Saudi Arabia.
Under the patronage of Prince Mohammed bin Abdurrahman bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh region, a ceremony was held to inaugurate 20 parks in the region in the presence of Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Mayor of Riyadh region.
The parks are spread across 18 residential districts, encompassing a combined area of 181,225sq m.
New parks in Riyadh
The parks included the neighbourhoods of:
- King Faisal
- Janadriyah
- Dhahrat Laban
- Al-Mansoura
- Dirab
- Al Narjis
- Ash Shuhada
- Al Yasmin
- Al Yarmouk
- Al Munsiyah
- Al Khaleej
- Al Qadisiyah
- Cordoba
- Al-Rimal
- Al Rabie
- Al Mughrizat
- Al Uraija
- Al Gharbiyah
- Al Aziziyah
The parks’ total area of green spaces reached 50,000sq m, including over 7,000 trees and shrubs.
Moreover, they are equipped with pedestrian paths spanning over 62,000 linear metres.
The parks also comprise 56 recreational areas and six playgrounds, accompanied by parking spaces for approximately 1,000 vehicles.
Additionally, they include more than 750 decorative lampposts.
