Ab-o-Atash Park
| Ab-o-Atash Park | |
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Seafood_(3).jpg) Ab-o-Atash and Banader parks are attached together | |
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| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Northern Tehran, Iran |
| Coordinates | 35°45′14.869″N 51°25′5.809″E / 35.75413028°N 51.41828028°E |
| Area | Over 24,000 square meters (260,000 sq ft) |
| Status | Open |
Ab-o-Atash Park (
Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.[1]
Features
The park has an exclusive area designed for water-playing. There is also an
amphitheater
in the park.
Events
Water fight
On July 29, 2011, a water fight event was held by a large group of youth at the park, and received media attention. The event was organized on Facebook, and was held by water guns. It ended with the controversial temporary arrest of 10 participants, who the police announced to have done "unacceptable behavior."[2]
Gallery
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The planetarium at the park -
Abrisham Bridge connects the park to Nowruz Park -
Another view of the Abrisham Bridge -
Modares Expressway seen from Tabiat Bridge -
Botanic gardens at Ab-o-Atash Park -
Ab-o-Atash Park is packed with visitors during the Iranian New Year -
Park at night -
Water fountains at night
