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The World’s 100 Best Parks

Yarkon Park

Tel Aviv, Israel

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST PARKS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 67 2026
Yarkon Park

Large central park of Tel Aviv along the Yarkon River, with lawns, ponds and a lake, bordering Ramat Gan and Givatayim. Visitors picnic and barbecue, cycle and run on trails, take boats, watch birds and jackals, ride a tethered hot air balloon and attend concerts.

Highlights

  • Yarkon River
  • Tropical garden
  • Concert performance area

Good to know

  • Paid parking, about 30–34 NIS on weekends
  • Boat, golf cart and bike rental available
  • Playgrounds, restrooms and dog parks on site

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