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Visiting Yarkon Park
The city's largest green space follows the Yarkon River inland from the Port, with lawns, a boating lake, a rock garden, a tropical garden, playgrounds and long cycle paths.
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Quick answer
Yarkon Park is a park in Old North, Tel Aviv. Allow 2–3 hours; it is free. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Park
- Area
- Old North
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- free, kids, outdoors and active
- Best months
- April–June
About Yarkon Park
The city's largest green space follows the Yarkon River inland from the Port, with lawns, a boating lake, a rock garden, a tropical garden, playgrounds and long cycle paths. Families picnic here on Saturdays, and pedal boats and bikes can be rented near the lake.
Tip: Rent bikes and ride the riverside path from the Port, stopping at the lake for a pedal boat.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Free — no ticket needed for the main area.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Old North, residential streets, Basel Street cafés and easy access to the Port and Yarkon Park.
Best time to visit Yarkon Park
Yarkon Park is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- May: 26°C (79°F) highs, about 1 rainy days, busy crowds.
- June: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 0 rainy days, very busy crowds.
- April: 23°C (73°F) highs, about 3 rainy days, busy crowds.
When to visit Tel Aviv has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Yarkon Park is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Old Jaffa and Carmel Market.
- No. 13 of the 19 sights in our Tel Aviv things-to-do list.
- Day 5 of the 5-day plan.
- Listed in free things to do in Tel Aviv.
- A family favourite in Tel Aviv with kids.
Near Yarkon Park
Also in Old North, so you can walk between them:
- Tel Aviv Port — 1–2 hours, free
- Dizengoff Street and Square — 1–2 hours, free
If you like Yarkon Park
- Tel Aviv beaches and promenade — Beachfront and HaYarkon Street, Half a day
- HaTachana — Neve Tzedek, 1 hour
- Eretz Israel Museum — Ramat Aviv, 2 hours
- Ramat Gan Safari — Ramat Gan, Half a day
Staying near Yarkon Park
Stay in Old North ($$$) to walk here: residential streets, Basel Street cafés and easy access to the Port and Yarkon Park. All areas to stay in Tel Aviv.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Yarkon Park?
Plan 2–3 hours. With Tel Aviv Port nearby, it fits a half-day in Old North.
+Is Yarkon Park free?
Yes, it is free to visit.
+When is the best time to visit Yarkon Park?
April–June for the most comfortable weather. Rent bikes and ride the riverside path from the Port, stopping at the lake for a pedal boat.
+Do I need to book Yarkon Park in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.
+Is Yarkon Park good for kids?
Yes, it is one of our family picks in Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv is easy with children: lifeguarded beaches, the wide promenade for scooters, Yarkon Park's lakes and playgrounds, and plenty of child-friendly restaurants.