Park & nature
King Salman Park
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King Salman Park is a large urban park being developed in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on the site of the former Riyadh Air Base. It is part of the Green Riyadh initiative and is expected to be one of the largest urban parks in the world, with a planned area four times that of New York's Central Park. The park will include green spaces, cultural venues, sports facilities, and a traffic-free path for walking and cycling.
Don't miss
- The Royal Arts Complex, designed by Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, includes the Museum of World Cultures, a 2,300-seat National Theater, and a sculpture hall.
- The Visitor Pavilion, designed by David Adjaye, features a 360-degree terrace, a plant nursery, and exhibition halls.
- A 7.2-km traffic-free 'urban loop' for walking, cycling, and autonomous public transport.
- Over 11 sq. km of green space with around 1 million trees, gardens, forests, and water features.
- Valley pathways up to 30 meters deep that create shaded areas.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit King Salman Park
You can explore King Salman Park at your own pace. A tour is worth it mainly for transport, or for pairing it with nearby sights in one day.
Cheapest way inEdge of The World Riyadh Transfer in an Air-conditioned Car5★ · 44 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$22 per personSee dates →
Best full dayEdge of the World Riyadh Tour with Camel Ride, Bat Cave & Dinner4.9★ · 1,445 travelers8-9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$60 per personSee dates →
Top ratedRed Sand Adventure Riyadh (Quad Biking,Camel Ride ,HeritageHouse)5★ · 218 travelers3-4 hoursFree cancellationFrom$100 per personSee dates →Know before you go
- The park is being built on the site of the former Riyadh Air Base and is part of the Green Riyadh initiative.
- It will be served by five stations on the Green Line of the Riyadh Metro and ten bus stations.
- A traffic-free path forms a 7.2-km loop for walking, cycling, and autonomous transport.
A bit of history
The project was announced in March 2019 by King Salman and is part of Saudi Vision 2030. Construction began in late 2021 after contracts were awarded. The first completed component, the Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Tunnel, opened in February 2024.
Common questions
What is the size of King Salman Park?
It covers more than 17.2 sq. km, making it about four times the size of Central Park in New York.
What can I see at the Royal Arts Complex?
The complex includes the Museum of World Cultures, a 2,300-seat National Theater, the Royal Institute of Traditional Arts, a sculpture hall, and an arts library with over 250,000 books.
Is the park open yet?
As of early 2024, the Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq Tunnel has opened, but the park itself is still under construction.
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