Ancient orchards and hiking trails: The new park in the Galilee where millions were invested

The new Limonim Park in Safed, a project of the Safed Municipality and the Kinneret Drainage and Streams Authority funded by the Fund for the Preservation of Open Spaces, has opened after the completion of its first two phases. The park includes an ecological pool, hiking trails connecting to Nahal Akbara and Nahal Rosh Pina, ancient orchards with fruit-bearing trees, and a birdwatching area. Future plans include a connection to Nahal Razim, a promenade, and an urban sports and recreation center.

The new Limonim Park in Safed has opened to the public after the completion of its first two development phases. The project, led by the Safed Municipality and the Kinneret Drainage and Streams Authority and funded by the Fund for the Preservation of Open Spaces of the Israel Land Authority in cooperation with KKL-JNF, includes the restoration of the local ecosystem, which involved waste removal, treatment of invasive species, and planting of native vegetation. The park features an ecological pool, a sanctuary for endangered plants, and a birdwatching area. Alongside the new development, the area conceals remnants of ancient orchards with fruit trees that still bear fruit—mulberries, white mulberries, pomegranates, almonds, figs, and olives. The park serves as a starting point for hiking routes connecting to Nahal Akbara and Nahal Rosh Pina, with paved trails and dirt paths of varying difficulty levels. Its upper section is accessible to people with disabilities. Future plans include a connection to the restoration project at Nahal Razim, which includes a promenade, and an urban sports and recreation center with an amphitheater.