The National Park of Ramat Gan
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All the information about the National Park of Ramat Gan. The National Park of Ramat Gan is surrounded by a huge lake. The flower garden in the park spans an area of 12 dunams and contains about 82,000 flowers in a variety of colors and types. This is in addition to trees, paths, and wide lawns in the style of Europe's classic gardens. The park includes a[n] amphitheater area with fitness facilities, a services building, inspection buildings, a Star of David and Magen David Adom facility, a large children's play area, lawns, a rose garden, a promenade, a lake, and special fountains lit at night. The National Park also contains the largest collection of sculptures by the well-known sculptor Menashe Kadishman, may he rest in peace. Works by Kadishman are scattered throughout the park in two areas: the Positive Trees Complex, and Kadishman's "Garden of Sculptures" complex, which is a source of attraction for thousands of visitors. In the area of the park there are several species of birds, including domesticated ruddy shelducks, a gray crow, an Indian myna—an actual bird from the starling family—brown kingfisher, night heron, and more. To the north of the lake, two small artificial islands are located, serving as a place of refuge for water birds. On the north-west side of the lake there is a café. Near the café there is an artificial waterfall 5 m high, along with lower waterfalls. This waterfall, as well as the tall fountains located in the lake, is intended to help enrich the lake's water with oxygen and maintain water quality that allows fish to live. There is a pine grove in the park, and in it a variety of seasonal wildflowers bloom, especially common species such as crowned chrysanthemum and poppy agasi. In the date grove, on many tree trunks, ficuses have sprouted—mainly sacred fig—which is a result of seed dispersal by bats. Park services and facilities. In the park there is an amphitheater complex with fitness facilities, a services building, service/inspection buildings, a Magen David Adom facility, and a large children's play facility. The flower garden: The flower garden is relatively small in its area, but presents a remarkable variety of seasonal flowers and two shaded pergolas adorned with foliage. In the garden you will find a host of cacti, and next to them the Museum of Man and Animal. Admission to the museum is fee-based. It is open on days Sun–Thu from 09:00–14:00, and on Saturdays from 10:00–17:00. On Fridays the museum is closed. During holidays and in the month of August, opening hours are extended, and it is recommended to check in advance on the museum's website. For those who are interested, next to the museum there is also paid access to a safari. A fenced-in burial plot is here. Buried there are Abraham Krinitzi, may he rest in peace, the first and most senior mayor of Ramat Gan, and alongside him are buried his customs and his son-in-law, who were killed with him in the fatal accident. In conclusion, the National Park in Ramat Gan offers a wonderful leisure option for the whole family, combining attractions for children and a picnic in open nature, in an outdoor nature atmosphere within the city. It is important to know that entry to the National Park is free, and the park is open throughout the day and night. In the place there are hundreds of parking spaces designated for park visitors. The entire National Park complex is accessible to people with disabilities and strollers. There are accessible restrooms for people with disabilities, two snack bars, and a café.
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