June 2021

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City Parks Riyadh’s new city park meets the demands of its vibrant youth By Rasha Samawi – CC group Al Dar AlBaida Public Park is located in the heart of Riyadh and plays an important recreational, environmental and cultural function, contributing to a better quality of life. As an urban park, it serves the different needs and functions (rest,

play, sporting activities, and facilities, cultural and recreational centers). It is designed using native species, with a considerable use of grass and acclimated shrub and tree species for the Riyadh area.

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June 2021

Published on Jun 20, 2021

Landscape Middle East

We are fortunate to have an abundance of well-designed public parks in the UAE. The importance of community parks cannot be underestimated, they encourage not just children but people of all ages to get outside and be active. Beyond the health and social benefits, parks and playgrounds also impact economic development in surroundings areas with cafes and shops setting up business to avail of the passing foot traffic. In short, parks are big business! Back in the region, we also feature a new public park in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Like most parks, Al Dar AlBaida Public Park is intended to bring communities together, a place to hold family gatherings, concerts and special events. It’s central location beside the train station in Riyadh makes it an easily accessible and convenient meeting place. Nut most importantly, the park design as you can learn more about on page 16 delivers that delicate balance of providing an entertainment spot within a natural environment filled with native species.

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