15 Amazing Parks in Qatar for nature escape

Last updated on October 24th, 2024 at 07:51 am

Are you looking for parks in Qatar to escape the scorching sun heat?

No wonder when the sun’s heat goes up, your mind automatically searches for what park near me to escape the heat and relax.

Despite being a desert country, Qatar has many parks, offering numerous opportunities to reconnect with nature and respite from the heat.

Here is a list of some of the best parks in Qatar.
We have divided it into several important areas so you can quickly find the park near you.

Parks near Corniche Area

01. Museum of Islamic Arts Park (MIA PARK)

The MIA Park is a well-known place in Doha. It is located on the grounds of the Museum of Islamic Art (MIA) and hosts many events all year long.

When you walk along the promenade at night, you can see the beautiful lights of Doha across the bay.

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02. Souq Waqif Park

The beautiful Souq Waqif Park is about a three-minute walk from the bustling Souq Waqif.

The vibrant flower gardens and lush green surroundings are vital features.

People can enjoy a variety of sports and activities in this park, including soccer, badminton, cycling, and kite flying. The park is even more picturesque thanks to the colourful fountains.

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03. Al Bidda Park

Al Bidda Park is undoubtedly one of the most well-known parks in Doha due to its location right in the middle of the city.

The Al Bidda Park is home to carefully maintained gardens, beautiful open areas; sports courts for basketball, volleyball, and tennis; jogging, walking, and cycling trails; and other amenities such as an open-air venue theatre. This is a pet-friendly park; however, your pets must always be on a leash.

Al Bidda Park contains eight well-equipped play spaces. The playgrounds include a variety of equipment for children of all ages. Sandpits and clamber-on toys, swings of various sizes, see-saws, climbing frames, slides, interactive activities, and zip slides are all available. If that isn’t enough to keep the kids entertained, there’s a green maze to explore, spaces for freestyle sports like skateboarding and skating, and bike and go-cart rental shops.

Throughout the three park zones, there are barbecue stations and gazebos. These are all available for reservation from the website or mobile app during park operating hours.

The park also has several cafes, restaurants, and food stalls.

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04. The Post Office Plaza

The Post Office Plaza park is modelled like Qatari postage stamps and is located right next to the building that houses the Qatar Post office.

 The park contains paths for jogging and cycling, and while you’re there check out the wall murals in the park.

Parks near Lusail City

05. Crescent Park

The Crescent Park in Lusail is a true oasis amid a concrete jungle of the lusail city,that provides relief from daily routines and allows rest and relaxation.

The landscape of the desert and its sand dunes served as inspiration for the layout of the park.

You’ll discover the maze, constructed out of meticulously trimmed hedges, directly in front of the play area.

The Arch is yet another distinctive feature of  Crescent Park. It’s a massive steel construction, and the most significant part about it is that you can climb all the way to the top of the Arch to get a panoramic view of the surrounding area. This provides a spectacular perspective over the park as well as the places surrounding area, the best spot for photographers and Instagramers.

Parks near West Bay

06. 5/6 Park

The 5/6 park takes its name from the ‘5/6 arch’ monument, located southern end of the Lusail Expressway

The park is located in Onaiza, Doha, in a very strategic location surrounded by the tourist hotspots such as Katara, Lusail, and West Bay beach.

This park’s features include greenery, playgrounds, prayer rooms, a fitness/exercise equipment area, hills, stunning lighting, wall art, and art installations. The park also welcomes pets.

The green maze in the shape of a Qatari map can be found in the park’s centre. It is enjoyable for youngsters and adults, and the maze’s entrances and exits are named after locations along Qatar’s coastal cities. The border of the maze is decorated with sophisticated lighting that turns on at night.

The park features a “five meters high observatory area” on a hill, and from that vantage point, visitors can take in stunning views of the Doha skyline and the green maze designed like a map of Qatar.

07. Al Legtaifiya Park

Al Legtaifiya Park is one of Doha’s communal parks. The clean arrangement of this gorgeous park are the first things that draw you in as you walk into it.

 The park spans 27,500 square metres and has the region’s first inclusive playground and a stunning lights fountain that can be enjoyed in the nighttime hours.

08. Hotel Park Doha

Not only does Hotel Park Doha provide guests with some of the most breathtaking views of the city’s skyline, both during the day and at night, but it also features several exciting and unique things to do and see for visitors.

This park has everything from beautiful lawns to fountains, food stalls, jumping castles, and more.

Parks Near the Pearl Qatar

09. The Katara Green Hills

The Katara Green Hills include nearly 361,500 square meters around the Katara Cultural Village and are home to cool meadows and trees. The gardens are separated into Northern Hills and Southern Hills.

 Walking tracks and recreational facilities are available in both of these sections. When you walk along the hills, you’ll be able to get great views of famous landmarks, including the Katara Mosque, Pigeon Towers, Galeries Lafayette, and Children’s Mall (in the shape of a gift box)

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Parks In Al Khor

 10. Al Bayt Stadium Park

Al Bayt Stadium Park is a vast green space with more than 30 football pitches.

It also features children’s play areas, exercise stations, cycling tracks, boat rentals, food stations, and many other amenities,

 making it an ideal place for families to spend time together and an excellent place for people of all ages to relax or engage in physical activities throughout the year.

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11. Al Khor Hill Park

Al Khor Hill Park is a lovely park located in a green hillside area of Al Khor. It’s packed with little colored house fronts that give the impression that you’re in a beautiful green town. There is also a tower on top of the hill that can be seen from afar. This beautiful hill park is filled with colorful seats, and children will enjoy being here.

Al Khor Hill Park Entrance Fee:

Adults: 10 riyal

Children under 10 and for those special need is 5 riyal

During special festivals and events is 30

Parks in Al Rayyan

12. Al Gharrafa Park

Al Gharaffa Park is situated in Al-Rayyan. The park is home to Qatar’s first ever air-conditioned tunnel for walking and jogging. as well as children’s play areas, restaurants, food kiosks, and bike rentals, all of which are surrounded by plenty of green space.

13. Aspire park

Aspire Park is the largest and most popular family park in Qatar, located in Aspire Zone. It takes up 88 hectares and has a lot of large green spaces and an artificial lake in the middle of the park to relax your mind and enjoy nature.

Several enjoyable features are geared toward families, including magnificent artificial fountains, playgrounds for children, lots of jogging and cycling tracks, and much more available

 You can find various dining options scattered all over the park.

The park is exceptionally well-kept, making it one of the top locations in Qatar for those enthusiastic about photography and Instagram.

14. OXYGEN PARK

Oxygen Park is a beautiful spot in Education City that is 130,000 square meters.

 It is a great place to watch the sunrise and the sunset. The park is split into two main areas. One is for all leisure activities, and the other is for sports. The sports area has volleyball courts, fields, racing tracks and a shaded walking track.

On the other side of the park are an amphitheatre, a heritage area, gardens, and a play area for kids. With its well-kept gardens and waterfalls, the park is excellent for a picnic because of its overall beauty.

Parks in Al Wakrah

15. Al Wakrah Park

One of Qatar’s most attractive family parks, located near Souq Al Wakrah, offers a diverse range of plants and trees. Seasonal flowers, beautiful plants, and other flora can be found in Al Wakrah Park.

The seasonal flowers are elegantly arranged by colour, creating a visual feast. It is an ideal location for marvelling at nature’s beauties, surrounded by olive and palm trees.

The public garden has sheltered seating places and a children’s play area.