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King Abdullah Park (Al Mashair)

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

King Abdullah Park (Al Mashair) near Mecca

King Abdullah Park in Makkah’s Al-Shara’i district combines lawns, water features, walking routes, and shaded family areas. It functions as a neighborhood gathering place, with public recreation spread across a large landscaped setting.

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The park’s broad lawns and paths offer a pause from the tightly built city around Makkah. King Abdullah Park is in the Al-Shara’i district, where the city’s tourism portal describes walking and jogging routes, water features, picnic spaces, and play areas.

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Quick facts

  • King Abdullah Park is in Makkah’s Al-Shara’i district.
  • The park includes lawns, water features, paths, and play areas.
  • The Makkah tourism portal lists it as a public park for recreation and gatherings.

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