The Jerusalem Municipality has completed the upgrade and development of Ruppin Park – one of the capital’s largest green spaces, covering about 36 dunams, located near the Knesset. The park, now a leisure and nature gem in the heart of Jerusalem, offers a modern, accessible, and inviting experience for all visitors
A green and vibrant attraction in Jerusalem
The works included renewing water, sewage, and lighting infrastructure, paving accessible concrete paths, and installing aesthetic stairways connecting the park’s various levels. All paths are fully accessible, including for people with disabilities, ensuring easy movement throughout the site
At the heart of Ruppin Park stands a large multi-age playground, alongside wide lawns, colorful gardens, shaded seating areas, designed benches, and multiple drinking fountains – including a cold-water station. A spacious deck area offers a relaxing view of the park and the Jerusalem surroundings
One of the park’s main attractions is a colorful night fountain with mist effects – a water display operating every half hour, from midday until 11:00 p.m., creating a striking visual scene especially in the evening
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Next to the park stands the city monument honoring Jerusalem’s fallen and murdered residents since the beginning of the “Iron Swords” war. In the future, a café will be built on site, offering another gathering and leisure spot for visitors
Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Lion welcomed the opening: “The new Ruppin Park is an impressive Jerusalem space, located near the Knesset, combining nature, play areas, and attractions – for every family, every age, in every season
