Jerusalem Park

A Crown of Green for the Golden City

The Jerusalem park steadily grows and takes shape from year to year thanks to KKL-JNF Friends around the world. Today, you can see cultivated trees native to Israel, providing abundant shade and color throughout the seasons and enjoy walking and cycling along the respective trails. During the winter you can watch the water flow, revitalizing the valley. Those who prefer an extended stay can choose to rest or picnic in the shade of the pergolas, inhaling the intoxicating scent of native plants or seat themselves on the stone benches placed at scenic lookouts that afford views of the magical, green Jerusalem Hills landscape.

The park's visitors are many and diverse, from sports enthusiasts (walking, running and cycling), families meandering through the valley on the trails connecting neighborhoods and busloads of tourists who can alight at the parking area built to receive large groups, to members and friends of the "Love on Wheels" organization for people who are wheelchair bound.

A few accessible entrances from different directions to the park have been created for people on foot, by bicycle or vehicle.

The Jerusalem Municipality has adopted and continues to promote the park, recognizing the park's importance for the quality of life of the citizens of its crowded metropolis. It invites all to join in the recreation and leisure activities, including organized courses and experiential nature and art activities, bird-banding, special holiday activities, sports and races. Independent visitors can receive suggested itineraries and are provided with explanatory brochures and guiding signage.