New Million-Dollar Park Opens in Safed's Galilee Region
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
Lemon Park, a new park in Safed, Galilee, has opened with ancient orchards, ecological pools, and hiking trails, costing millions. The project aims to restore the local ecosystem and preserve Safed's agricultural heritage. It will serve as a trailhead for several hiking routes and includes plans for future connections to nearby streams and a sports center. The park is a joint effort by the Safed Municipality and the Kinneret Drainage and Rivers Authority.
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- Lemon Park in Safed, Galilee, has opened with ancient orchards and hiking trails after millions were invested.
- The park aims to restore the local ecosystem by managing invasive species and planting native flora.
- It preserves Safed's agricultural history with ancient fruit trees still bearing produce.
- The park will serve as a starting point for hiking routes connecting to nearby streams.
- Future plans include accessibility for disabled individuals and a nearby sports and recreation center.
- The project is a collaboration between the Safed Municipality and the Kinneret Drainage and Rivers Authority.
A new park, "Lemon Park," has opened in Safed, in Israel's Galilee region, featuring ancient orchards, ecological pools, and walking trails. The park aims to restore the local ecosystem, which has been impacted by nearby construction, through waste removal, invasive species management, and planting native flora to attract wildlife. It also includes plans for an ecological pool and a sanctuary for endangered plants.
The park preserves Safed's agricultural history, with remnants of ancient orchards still yielding fruit such as mulberries, pomegranates, almonds, figs, and olives. It is designed to serve as a starting point for various hiking routes, connecting to the Akbara Stream and potentially the Amud Stream and Rosh Pina Stream.
Visitors can choose from paved and dirt paths of varying lengths and difficulties, with the upper section of the park being accessible to people with disabilities. A municipal sports and recreation center, including an amphitheater, is also planned nearby.
Future development includes connecting Lemon Park to another project along the Razim Stream, which will involve restoring terraces and ancient orchards, building a promenade, and linking to the Akbara Stream trails. The project is led by Oshri Iluz, Deputy Director General of Engineering at the Kinneret Drainage and Rivers Authority, and planned by Ligam Environmental Projects.
The initiative is a collaboration between the Safed Municipality and the Kinneret Drainage and Rivers Authority, funded by the Israel Land Authority's Open Spaces Preservation Fund and the Jewish National Fund. While initial phases are complete, further work is expected in the coming months.