How Riyadh’s new King Salman Park will provide an urban haven for flora and fauna

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December 19, 2024

The park will feature over 11 sq. km of green space, including gardens, meadows, and forests, creating a vast natural habitat
Set to become the world’s largest urban park by 2025, it will expand Riyadh’s green footprint and foster biodiversity

RIYADH: When one imagines a rapidly expanding desert city, few are likely to picture a glittering modern skyline punctuated with green spaces alive with the sound of birds and insects. And yet, this is the dream that is fast becoming a reality in the Saudi capital, Riyadh.

Scheduled to open in 2025, King Salman Park is set to become the largest of its kind in the world, covering about 16.6 sq. km. As a flagship initiative of Saudi Vision 2030, it will not only expand the city’s green spaces, but also enhance quality of life.