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Doha
The Ministry of Municipality and Environment opened on Sunday Al Khor Family Park to public, after completing its maintenance and redevelopment, which lasted for about 3 months.
Commenting on the occasion, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Services Affairs at the Ministry of Municipal and Environment (MME) Eng. Ahmed Mohammed Al Sada said that seven new sections were added to the park after its maintenance and rehabilitation, which includes 315 animals of 49 species, including 290 new species, in addition to adding a number of new predators and different bird species.
He pointed out that the number of animals and birds after the renewal reached more than 300 animals and birds.
Al Sada explained that the coming period will witness an evaluation study of the status of the park and the animals that are currently in it, in the framework of the expansion and development of services.
He explained that the doors of the park and its distinctive zoo are open to families on a daily basis.
For his part, the Director of Al Khor and Al Dhakhira Municipality Abdullah Ibrahim Al Sada said that the opening of Al Khor Park for families is considered a new addition to the area, serving its people and various areas, providing distinguished entertainment services to the public.
The 240,000 square metre park features a zoo, a waterfall and a battery-operated train, a spacious restaurant, mosque, museum, mini golf area, wall mural, skating area, childrens play area, basketball court, food kiosks, drinking fountain, waterfall and an amphitheater.
Al Khor Park has two play areas: one for older children and one for younger children. These play areas are completely covered with a rubber floor and cover an area of approximately 4,000 square metres. There is also an external area for sports and surfboarding.
The safety and security standards have also been redeveloped to ensure that all visitors to the park can spend time there without having to worry about anything.
The Park has a Roman-like amphitheatre that can accommodate about 400 people. This theatre can be used for events and parties.
The Mosque in Al Khor Family Park can accommodate 360 worshippers.
There are dedicated pathways for people who have special needs to make their visit to the park comfortable and safe.
Al Khor Family Park has well-manicured green spaces and is home to 42 types of trees, shrubs and different plants that add to the beauty of this much loved park. (QNA)

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16/02/2020
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