This unique park of the 21st century provides for the integration of recreation, entertainment, cultural and educational opportunities. It is the first park in Israel that relies on a marriage of the private and public sector as the source of funding. It is both a highly active, animated urban park as well as a passive green facility providing for a quiet retreat. The basic concept is organized around a linear water body, a canal that originates in a dramatic waterfall - a metaphor for the water emerging from the earth. It traverses the length of the park, terminating in a large pond. Bordering this water body is a children’s discovery space that introduces children to dramatic experiences of discovery, both themselves and their environment. These experiences include an IMAX theater; a 5,000 ft. grass bowl amphitheater with a 1,000 seating capacity for formal performances; a large hanger-like structure for multi-purpose functions such as a bazaar, show room, disco, and concert hall; an adjacent facility for fast food as well as formal dining. Also part of the plan is a discovery garden for children, a high challenge play environment and picnic areas for family outings.
The park includes a major sporting facility currently under construction that includes tennis, soccer, basketball, handball, rollerblading and other activities. The park is intended to address the creative and imaginative needs of children, and a Israel enjoys tourism as industry it is anticipated that the audience of the park will include local, national and international visitors.
