Construction works on the Al-Urubah Park has begun according to the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC). The facility is being developed as part of the Green Riyadh programme and will help boost the quality of life of its residents and visitors, providing them recreational places, and transforming Riyadh into one of the most sustainable cities in the world, said a statement from the RCRC.
Spanning a 754,000sqm area, the park is said to be distinguished by its vital location at the intersection of Prince Turki Bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road with Al Urubah Road, allowing residents to access it from various parts of the city easily.
The park’s design features international specifications which were adopted from several designs submitted by six international contestants, who participated in the competition to present the best ideas and designs to achieve sustainability and conform to environmental standards, the RCRC added.
Its design features a panoramic path that is 3km long and 12m high, and provides a view of the city’s landmarks. The design also utilises modern technologies, in which nature harmonises with technology, to give visitors an interactive experience using augmented reality.
According to RCRC, more than 600,000 trees and shrubs will be planted, covering 65% of the park’s area. In addition, the development of permanent water bodies accommodated in the initial design stages with the Al Laysan Valley pass through the park. The park also features a 14km-long walking trail, green terraces, open spaces, and theatres for events and festivals. The release also includes information about sports facilities catering to various age groups.
The Green Riyadh Program is focused on developing residential neighbourhoods, neighbourhood parks, streets and corridors, developing sidewalks and pedestrian walkways, mosques and schools, as well as planting valleys and their tributaries as well as main roads. It also focuses on the development of government and public buildings such as ministries, authorities, and universities, in addition to developing water networks for irrigation with a total length of 1,350km at the city level.