Rawdat Al Khail Park - Six decades of history

Charming green lush trees, fabulous walkways and sport equipment, neat amenities and cottage like little eateries, Rawdat Al Khail Park (erstwhile Doha Public Park, later known as Muntazah Park) has it all.

Nestled in the heart of Doha with all recreational amenities, the park which has a special place in the hearts of Doha residents, just marked the third anniversary of its reopening on Thursday (April 10).

Gulf Times Archives has chronicled the trajectory of the decades long development and transformation of Rawdat Al Khail Park. The park’s history dates back to 1965 when the first part of Doha Public Park (the first name) was completed and the second phase of development came to an end in 1984 with a much spacious area of 115,000sq m with a design that integrated the natural beauty and architectural distinctiveness. The park remained the prime leisure spot for Doha residents until the early 2000s when it was closed for a pretty long refurbishment.

Having remained closed for more than 20 years, the park was reopened on April 10, 2022, ahead of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with all features for an outstanding recreational and sports destination. Also, the park serves as a gathering point for many with trees and a great variety of shrub species spanning along C Ring Road and Rawdat Al Khail Street.

Green spaces cover an area of 98,000sq m with 1,600 trees. The attractions include a 1,183m pedestrian path, a 1,119m running track, and a 1,118m cycling track along with exercise and training areas with fitness equipment in addition to play areas for children, bicycle stands, a bike rental shop, food kiosks, areas for barbecue and a good number of seats.