Ab-o-Atash Park | |
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![]() Ab-o-Atash and Banader parks are attached together | |
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Type | Urban park |
Location | Northern Tehran, Iran |
Coordinates | 35°45′14.869″N 51°25′5.809″E / 35.75413028°N 51.41828028°E |
Area | Over 24,000 square meters (260,000 sq ft) |
Status | Open |
Ab-o-Atash Park (Persian: پارکِ آب و آتش, Pārk-e Āb-o-Ātaš), literally the "Water-and-Fire Park", also known as the Ebrahim Park (Persian: پارکِ ابراهیم, Pārk-e Ebrāhim), is a park in northern Tehran, Iran. With an area over 24,000 square meters (260,000 sq ft), the park was opened on June 27, 2009 by the 55th Mayor of Tehran, Mohammad Baqer Galibaf.[1]
Features
[edit]The park has an exclusive area designed for water-playing. There is also an amphitheater in the park.
Events
[edit]Water fight
[edit]On July 29, 2011, a water fight event organized by Facebook was held at the park. It ended with the arrest of 10 participants who were accused of "unacceptable behavior."[2]
Gallery
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The planetarium at the park
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Abrisham Bridge connects the park to Nowruz Park
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Another view of the Abrisham Bridge
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Modares Expressway seen from Tabiat Bridge
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Botanic gardens at Ab-o-Atash Park
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Ab-o-Atash Park is packed with visitors during the Iranian New Year
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Park at night
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Water fountains at night
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Children's water play in the fountains of the park.
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Statue of Ebrahim in fire
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Park's lantern