Park & nature
King Abdullah Park
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King Abdullah Park is a large public park in the al-Malazz neighborhood of Riyadh, covering 31.8 hectares. It was originally a horse racecourse before reopening as a park in 2013. Visitors can walk along a 12-meter wide pedestrian corridor, see 110-meter giant laser fountains, and an artificial lake.
Don't miss
- 12-meter wide pedestrian corridor
- 110-meter giant laser fountains
- Fireworks displays during Saudi National Day and festive seasons
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit King Abdullah Park
You can explore King Abdullah Park at your own pace. A tour is worth it mainly for transport, or for pairing it with nearby sights in one day.
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Know before you go
- The park displays fireworks before midnight during Saudi National Day and festive seasons like Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha.
- The park is located adjacent to Prince Faisal bin Fahd Stadium.
A bit of history
The site began as Al-Malaz Square, a horse racecourse for King Abdulaziz ibn Saud in the early 20th century. The area became an urban neighborhood between 1953 and 1957, making horse racing unsustainable. In 2003, the square was handed to the Riyadh Municipality to become a park, and construction began in 2010. The park opened on October 2, 2013, as a gift from King Abdullah.
Common questions
What was the park before it became a park?
It was Al-Malaz Square, a horse racecourse used from the early 20th century until 2002.
When did the park open?
It opened on October 2, 2013.
Who was the park a gift from?
It was a gift from King Abdullah.
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