Riyadh reaches 1M sqm of green space with 762 parks

RIYADH — Riyadh’s Municipality continues expanding the capital’s green spaces, reaching over 1 million sqm of parks and recreational areas developed within five years. Within the extensive green spaces, Riyadh has 762 parks and recreational areas distributed across various neighborhoods with the aim of being closer to residents. The capital also has 120 parks, developed at an average of 2 per month over 5 years. **media[2698032]** Riyadh’s green spaces also include the King Abdullah Gardens (KAGA) — among the three largest botanical gardens in the world, covering an area of over 1.5 million sqm. It comprises a diverse collection of gardens, including water gardens, children’s gardens, bird and reptile gardens, flower gardens, and desert gardens, as well as a botanical museum and gene bank. The municipality explained that it will continue to expand Riyadh’s green spaces and increase the spread of parks and recreational areas across neighborhoods for easy accessibility and to aid the capital’s sustainability features.