Description

Al Shaheed park is located on the border of Kuwait city. The park consists of 200,000 m2 of green, featuring beautiful botanical gardens, two museums – Thekra & the Habitat, a visitor center, a lake, walkways and jogging tracks, making it the largest metropolitan park in Kuwait. Al Shaheed Park project is developed by Al Diwan Al Amiri and managed by LOYAC (Lothan Youth Achievement Center).

It is an example of its kind that Al Diwan Al Amiri – seen as one of the symbols of the State of Kuwait’s sovereignty. It serves as the headquarters and the permanent centre of the country’s rulers taking initiation in regaining the former Green Belt – a series of gardens built between the old city of Kuwait and its expansion. To help cultivate and nurture the arts, history and culture Al Diwan al Amiri handed over the property management to the Kuwaiti youth .

When it comes to the environment, Al Shaheed Park aims to promote environmental awareness and its protection. By visiting the Habitat – a museum dedicated to the environment and bird migration in Kuwait, the visitors learn more about the different ecosystems, migratory birds and the effects of pollution through interactive learning stations.

In addition to the museum, a Bird Aviary was built outside of the Habitat to provide a resting area for the numerous migrating birds in Kuwait. By doing so, visitors also get a chance to view these different kinds of birds as they stop by to rest during their journey.

Management

Al Shaheed Park is currently managed by Loyac – Lothan Youth Achievement Center – a non profit organization devoted to the development and empowerment of the youth. The Park Management’s vision is to help the visitors explore the Park’s landscapes, history, and culture, through a calendar of cultural and educational activities and events whilst creating a platform that engages the community. In addition to creating a cultural and educational platform, Loyac’s duties extend into the overall property management of Al Shaheed Park’s facilities, overseeing the park’s maintenance and cleanliness as well as ensuring safety & security for all the visitors at the Park.



Al Shaheed Park Facilities
Thekra
The Habitat
The Visitor Center
The Clinic
The Underground Parking
Other Amenities at the Park
The Amphitheater
The Jogging track
The bicycle lane
The Circle of Peace
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