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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
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TIMINGS
|
FEE
|
REMARKS
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| Al
Majaz Park |
4
pm to 11 pm
Friday : 10 am to 12 midnight |
Free
|
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| Abu
Shagarah Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Al
Jazat Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
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| 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
|
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| Al
Fishit Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Al
Fayhaa Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Al
Mansoura Park |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
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| 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.
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| 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
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| Lake
Khalid |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
|
| Khor
Fakkan Corniche |
3
pm onwards |
Free
|
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