Ariel Sharon Park facts for kids
Ariel Sharon Park, also known as Ayalon Park, is a large public park being developed in Israel. It is located south of the Tel Aviv Metropolitan Area, near the Ayalon River. Other rivers, like the Azor River and the Kofer River, also join the Ayalon within the park's area. Major roads like Road 1 and Road 44 pass through the park's planned location.
The park is being built near southern Tel Aviv and between the cities of Holon, Azor, and Ramat Gan. It is designed to connect with Menachem Begin Park (South Park) in southern Tel Aviv and the Mikveh Israel agricultural school in Holon. When finished, it will be one of the biggest parks in Israel and the Middle East.
The park already has special trails for bicycles. It is named after Ariel Sharon, who was a former prime minister of Israel.
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What is Ariel Sharon Park?
Ariel Sharon Park is a huge green space being created for everyone to enjoy. It's not just a regular park; it's also a place where old waste is turned into something new and useful. This project shows how we can clean up the environment and create beautiful public areas at the same time.
History of the Park Area
The Ancient City of Bnei Brak
The area where the park is being built has a long history. It includes the site of the ancient city of Bnei Brak. This old city is even mentioned in the Haggadah, a special book read during the Jewish holiday of Passover.
From Dump to Green Park
For many years, between 1952 and 1998, a large part of this area was used as a garbage dump. It was known as Hiriya. Imagine a huge mountain of trash!
In 2002, the Israeli government decided to clean up this site. Their plan was to turn the old dump into a beautiful park with a modern recycling center. This was a big step towards protecting the environment.
In 2004, a landscape architect from Germany was chosen to design the new park. Their job was to figure out how to transform the old dump into a green space. By 2007, the Ecological Study Center opened at the recycling park. This center helps people learn about recycling and protecting nature.
In 2010, the recycling park received a special award. It won a prize from the European Center of Architecture for being the best "Landscape Architecture" design that year. This award recognized its amazing green design.
Images for kids
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The Hiriya waste mountain, before it was transformed.
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Anaerobic digesters at the Hiriya waste facility. These machines help break down waste.
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An ecological lake inside Ariel Sharon Park.
See also
In Spanish: Parque Ariel Sharon para niños
