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Under instructions by HH Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed
Al Qassimi, the Municipality of Sharjah allocates
a substantial proportion of its budget and directs
the efforts of its engineers and personnel, to transform
Sharjah into a beautiful park, not only through
allocating plots of land, but also by planning extra
wide streets allowing ample space for islets of
lush greenery and trees, in order to provide a relaxing
environment to residents and users of the streets.
Sharjah
National Park
Sharjah's
largest park of 630,000 sq. mt., is beautifully
maintained with well established trees and spacious
lawns providing a perfect setting for a walk or
picnic.
Barbecue
facilities and benches are provided. Special areas
for cycling and rollerblading, play areas, a duck
pond and giant slide, combined with the miniature
city of Sharjah, make this a major attraction for
all the family. Plane spotters can have a ball as
the airport is close by. Ice creams, drinks and
snacks are available from the park shop.
Sharjah
Municipality has extended the park to include a
cycle track, horror tunnel, coffee shop and permanently
installed barbecues. It has also built a miniature
Sharjah City. The cycle track includes a horror
tunnel combining caricatures and figurines lit up
by flashing lights. There is also an infrared beam
to squirt water on unsuspecting cyclists. The main
aim of the cycle track is for the children's enjoyment
but at the same time exercise.
The
idea was envisaged by H. H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin
Mohammed Al Qassimi as were the obstacles such as
the log ladder, water jump and horror tunnel. They
are proving to be a great success, judging by the
amount of weekend visitors.
The
cycles for hire vary in sizes and shapes to suit
all ages. Overlooking the cycle track alongside
the 'Giant Slide', a coffee shop was constructed
in an original Arabic style. It incorporates seating
for 30 people and supplies coffee and soft drinks.
The
area around the 'Giant Slide' adjacent to the grass
mound has been sprinkled with children's swings,
spring rides, obstacle games and incorporates permanently
installed barbecues for the use of visitors.
There
is a miniature version of Sharjah city, 'Miniature
Sharjah', which is made up of notable buildings
of Sharjah on a smaller scale and Khalid Lagoon.
On the lagoon there are remote control boats, three
islands and bridges. The lagoon is surrounded by
a safety fence. Within 'Miniature City ' there are
remote control cars for children as well as a 'Dry
Ski Slope', which is 30 meters high and 60 meters
long.
Al
Majaz Park
Covers
over 300.00 sq.m. in a very important part of the
city, located between Jamal Abdul Nasser Street
and the Corniche of the Khalid Lagoon, a vital residential
and commercial district.
The
park is exquisitely landscaped and boasts several
concrete monuments, palm trees, a fountain, flower
beds and all the vital services needed by its visitors.
The park has booths serving takeaway on the lakeside
entrance.
Al
Jazeira Park
A
typical resort and one of Sharjah's most important
touristic and recreational facilities, it covers
1,00,000 sq.m. inside Khaled lagoon.
The
park features a fun city for children, a mini zoo,
which shows visitors a variety of bird species as
well as monkeys and deers, two swimming pools for
adults and children an artificial waterfall, and
a train, which carries children and adults throughout
the park.
The
facility also features a restaurant/ snack bar,
offering its services at moderate prices. The view
from the park across the lagoon offers breathtaking
views of the Blue Souk, the Corniche and the Sharjah
fountain.
Sharjah
is truly a garden city now with its many parks inside
and outside the city, including, just to name a
few, Al Faiha'a, Al Musalla, Al Ettihad, Al Fisht
and the desert and the National Parks Resorts.
More
details about Sharjah Parks:
|
PARK
NAME
|
TIMINGS
|
FEE
|
REMARKS
|
| Al
Majaz Park |
4
pm to 11 pm
Friday : 10 am to 12 midnight |
Free
|
|
| Abu
Shagarah Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Al
Jazat Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Al
Hezam Al Akhadar Park (The Green Belt) |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Maysalon
Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Al
Telaa Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Al
Fishit Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Al
Fayhaa Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Al
Mansoura Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Al
Darari Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Families
Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
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| Al
Sedrah Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
For
family and children.
|
| Sharjah
National Park |
4
pm to 10 pm
Friday: 10 am to 10 pm |
Free
|
|
| Al
Ittihad Square |
3.30
pm to 10.30 pm |
Adults
5 Dh.
Children 2 Dh.
|
Closed
on Saturday. Monday only for Ladies and Children
|
| Lake
Khalid |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Khor
Fakkan Corniche |
3
pm onwards |
Free
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