Park & nature
Salam Park
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Salam Park is a 61-acre historic urban park in Riyadh's al-Salam district, southwest of Qasr al-Hukm District. Opened in 2004, it was built on the site of a date palm orchard. The park features a 3.3-hectare artificial lake and a 1-kilometer pedestrian track. It is divided into four sections: the Palm Grove, the Lake, the Hillside Zone, and the Ecological Zone, accessible through three main gates.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Salam Park
You can explore Salam 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 is divided into four zones: Palm Grove, Lake, Hillside, and Ecological.
- Enter through one of three gates: al-Marsa, al-Bahirah, or al-Sahah.
A bit of history
The park was built on a date palm orchard that belonged to Prince Abdullah bin Abdul Rahman. In the 1990s, the Royal Commission for Riyadh City acquired the land. The park was inaugurated in 2004 by Prince Salman bin Abdulaziz, who supervised the project.
Common questions
What is the size of Salam Park?
It covers 61 acres.
Is there a lake in the park?
Yes, there is a 3.3-hectare artificial lake.
What is the Salam Mosque?
It is one of the oldest and earliest reinforced concrete mosques in Riyadh, located at the center of the park.
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