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King Salman Park and the Sports Boulevard

King Salman Park is set to be one of the largest urban parks in the world, and with the Sports Boulevard it will give Riyadh a green heart and a 135 km route for walking, running and cycling. Both are central to Saudi Vision 2030's plan for a more livable capital.

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At a glance

King Salman Park and Sports Boulevard at a glance

King Salman Park
About 16 sq km, on the site of Riyadh's former airport
Sports Boulevard
About 135 km, from Wadi Hanifah to Wadi Al Sulai
Launched
2019, with Green Riyadh and Riyadh Art
Includes
Royal Arts Complex, museums, golf, sports, gardens
Status
Under construction, opening in phases
Full completion
To be confirmed

What King Salman Park is

King Salman Park is being built on the land of Riyadh's old airport, in the middle of the city. It is planned as one of the largest city parks anywhere, several times the size of New York's Central Park, with gardens, lakes, valleys, a golf course and thousands of trees.

At its center is the Royal Arts Complex, with a national theater, concert halls, an opera venue, museums and galleries. Around the park, new homes, hotels and offices are planned. It is one of four major Riyadh projects launched in 2019, together with the Sports Boulevard, Green Riyadh and Riyadh Art, under Saudi Vision 2030.

Tall trees and palms lining the lawns of King Abdulaziz Park in central Riyadh under a clear blue sky
Photo: Hamza A. Durrani · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Sports Boulevard

The Sports Boulevard

The Sports Boulevard runs across Riyadh for about 135 km, from the Wadi Hanifah valley in the west to Wadi Al Sulai in the east, following one of Riyadh's main east-west highways for much of its length. It brings shaded walking paths, cycle tracks, horse trails, sports parks and arts installations to the city, with venues for tennis, padel, skating and extreme sports along the way.

Status

Under construction

King Salman Park

Central Riyadh

Landscaping, the Royal Arts Complex and park districts are being built in phases. Opening dates: To be confirmed.

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Under construction

Sports Boulevard

Across Riyadh

Being delivered in segments across the city. Completion dates: To be confirmed.

Official site ↗
Under way

Green Riyadh

Citywide

A program to plant millions of trees across the capital, already visible along major roads and in neighborhood parks.

For visitors and investors

For travelers, the park and boulevard will add green space, museums and outdoor sport to a city already known for dining, shopping and events; see Riyadh luxury hotels and things to do.

For investors, large parks have a long record of lifting the value of nearby homes. Read investing in property near new landmarks and our Saudi Arabia Luxury Real Estate and Premium Residency guide. Nearby, the New Murabba district is planned in the north of the city.

Questions about King Salman Park

Is King Salman Park open?

It is under construction and opening in phases; dates are To be confirmed.

How long is the Sports Boulevard?

About 135 km across Riyadh.

Where is the park?

On the site of Riyadh's former airport, in the center of the city.

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