Outdoors · Our pick in Tel Aviv
Yarkon Park
The river park
The great park along the Yarkon river, with lawns, a lake, rowing and long cycle paths.
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Our take
- Cycle paths
- Boats on the lake
- Address
- Tel Aviv Port, Tel Aviv
About Yarkon Park
Yarkon Park follows the Yarkon river across the north of the city: lawns, groves, a lake with boats and long paths for walking and cycling, a short walk from the Tel Aviv Port.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Yarkon Park before you go.
Last checked: November 2026 How we choose
What’s nearby
Distances from Yarkon Park are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Tel Aviv Port3.9 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Tel Aviv Museum of Art4.0 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 18 min
- The Carmel Market6.0 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Rothschild Boulevard6.0 kmCycle 26 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Old Jaffa8.1 kmCycle 35 minCar or taxi 27 min
- Ben Gurion Airport13 kmCar or taxi 38 min
Main railway stations
- Tel Aviv University1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Tel Aviv Savidor Center2.7 kmWalk 34 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Tel Aviv HaShalom4.0 kmCycle 17 minCar or taxi 18 min
- Tel Aviv HaHagana6.2 kmCycle 27 minCar or taxi 23 min
Location
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