Parks and the outdoors in Tel Aviv

35 parks, gardens, beaches and walks in and around Tel Aviv.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

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Alma beach
Charles Clore beach
There is no breakwater here, which makes the waves bigger and more dangerous, and fewer people go into the water here. However, this is Tel Aviv's most beautiful beach, with a nice view of Old Jaffa. At sundown, you can see brides and grooms who come here to take pictures together.
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Aviv beach
Tel Aviv beach, Dolphinarium beach, Tupim beach, Banana Drum beach
The beach has an Eastern vibe, with yoga, tai chi, and drum circles taking place at various hours of the day.
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Ben Yehuda St.
A street that is close to the beach and tourist area has several Judaica, Jewelery and Souvenir shops.
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Bograshov beach
A beach that heavily attracts Tel Aviv residents, and is quieter than some of the other beaches in town.
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Cliff beach
Hof HaTzuk
The poshest beach in Tel Aviv, where you might run into Israeli celebrities. There is a sandstone cliff running just behind the beach, and above it are sand dunes. This beach used to have an entrance fee, however that may no longer be the case.
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Dog beach
A narrow strip of beach, south of the separate beach, where dogs are permitted.
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Frishman beach
A very busy beach with a heavy presence of French speakers. Also known for the elderly locals who come here early in the mornings to exercise.
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Gan Meir
A small garden between King George and Chernihovsky streets. A green little corner in the midst of the metropolitan with a cute pond in the center and a small dog park. On some evenings you might see mature people playing kids' games - it's Tel Aviv.
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Givat HaAliyah beach
The quietest of Tel Aviv's beaches, and the only one you where are likely to find free parking nearby.
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Goldman
Breakfast, lunch, or dinner with a view of the beach end old Jaffa.
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Gordon beach
Full of beach volleyball courts, exercise equipment, and other sports facilities.
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Jerusalem beach
Allenby beach
The biggest destination for teenagers, who find it easy to get here from the nearby Carmel Market bus terminal. Opposite Allenby street, it was renamed in 1987 in honor of Jerusalem.
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Luna Park
Tel Aviv's main amusement park. While the rides it has to offer are no competition to ones that can be found in other countries, it should still be considered for a visit by thrill-loving tourists, especially families with kids, since the park has a large amount of child-friendly rides. The park has two rollercoasters.
Not open every day. Check specifically₪105, discounts for many local credit cards - ask your Israeli friends
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Metzitzim beach
Sheraton beach
Just south of Tel Aviv Port (which has no beach, the waves crash against the wall of the boardwalk). This beach became famous as the setting of the movie Metzitzim (1972). Now it's the most popular destination for families.
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Meymadion
A large waterpark very close to Luna Park. It offers a varied selection of waterslides, both for thrill seekers and for children. Note that during summer vacations the lines get quite long.
₪105, discounts for many local credit cards - ask your Israeli friends
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Museum of Illusions
A museum of optical illusions, including fun 3D ones like the Ames room that you can walk into.
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Salon Berlin
Laid back bar and trendy clothing store. When the hipsters tire of mingling at HaProzdor, they walk down here to sit down and chill with their friends. During daytime you may also check out the clothing store next door which boasts its own trendy clothing line.
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Segway tour
Meeting at the Tel Aviv Port, you can ride a Segway through the Yarkon park or along the Tel Aviv beach. No experience necessary. Must reserve in advance.
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Separate beach
Nordau beach, the religious beach
This beach is male-only on Sunday/Tuesday/Thursday and female-only on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. On Saturdays it's open to everyone. It attracts many religious people who don't want to be seen by the opposite sex in bathing attire. It's surrounded by a wall to prevent people outside from looking.
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Shared Villa
An oddball apartment building on the beach which starts normally, but then grows outward on gravity-defying columns. By architect Tzvi Harel, who drew up the design never intending to build it, until it caught the eye of a local entrepreneur.
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Shuk Tzafon
North Market
An indoor market. Its stalls sell raw food materials and prepared dishes. It caters to workers of the nearby Ramat HaHayal office park, as well as residents of the upscale nearby neighborhoods.
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Surfers' beach
Just south of Hilton beach, the waves off this narrow beach are popular with surfers.
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TLV Balloon
A balloon ride, rising to a height of 90 m over the Yarkon Park, offering a great view of the park and the Tel Aviv skyline.
Daily 08:30-11:00, and Sat-Thu 18:00-21:00₪75
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Tel Aviv Marina
A port for yachts, sailing boats, and other small craft. (Not to be confused with the "Tel Aviv Port", which no longer functions as a port.) At the marina, you can engage in diving, sailing, and other water activities. There are also a few restaurants, and of course it's right next to the beach.
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Tel Aviv University
You can walk around a bit to see how the Israeli student looks like. The university gallery sometimes features interesting exhibitions. The newly built Smolarsh Auditorium is nicknamed The Atomic Reactor, due to its strange shape. The red-brick synagogue is referred to as The Petrol Distillery because its resemblance to the country main distilleries north of Haifa.
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Tel Baruch beach
Sandwiched between the sea and the Sdeh Dov domestic airport, this beach can be reached from its north end (Tsvi Propes street) or south end (Yarkon Park). It is popular with families.
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The Yarqon Park
The largest public park in Tel Aviv. The Yarqon River runs through the park, and spills into the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the park lies north of the river, but the south bank has a nice portion of it as well. The park is an excellent place for physical activities of all kinds - walking, jogging, cycling, boating, kissing, etc. You can also come and join a game of football/basketball at almost any time. The park is clean (but the river is not - do not swim!) and except for a few small parts is very well lit at night.
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Yarkon Park
also called Ganei Yehoshua
The largest public park in Tel Aviv. The Yarkon River runs through the park, and spills into the Mediterranean Sea. The park is an excellent place for physical activities of all kinds - walking, jogging, cycling, kissing, etc. You can also come and join a game of football/basketball at almost any time. The park is clean (but the river is not; do not swim!) and except for a few small parts is very well lit at night. One unique local custom is to tie balloons to the trees to claim a spot for picnics or parties later in the day. It is possible to rent a canoe on the river.
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Ta'am Ha'ir
"Taste of the City", an annual 4-day food fair, which takes place in Hayarkon Park at the beginning of summer (late May or June). Top restaurants present and sell samples of their finest dishes for special prices. The festival has been held under several names (e.g. Tel Aviv-Eat), in different locations, and sometimes in cities other than Tel Aviv. Make sure to check the details.
Closed · opens 6 pm tomorrow
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Banana beach
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Geula beach
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Hilton beach
A meeting place for Tel Aviv's LGBT community.
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Shalvata
Coffee shop, bar-restaurant, on the beach
Sun Sat 09:00 - last customer
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SkyTown
A zipline park
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Trumpeldor beach

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Tel Aviv (CC BY-SA 4.0).