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Yarkon national park

Yarkon national park is a national park in Israel, established in 1972.

Established
1972
Nearest airport
TLV · 12 km
Yarkon national park
Photo: Bukvoed · CC BY 3.0

Nearest airports to Yarkon national park

  1. 1
    Ben Gurion International Airport Flag of IsraelTel Aviv, Israel Airports in IsraelTransfers & Meet & Greet →
    TLV12 kmstraight line
  2. 2
    Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport Flag of IsraelHaifa, Israel Airports in Israel
    HFA78 kmstraight line
  3. 3
    Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport Flag of JordanAmman, Jordan Airports in Jordan
    ADJ102 kmstraight line

More about Yarkon national park

Yarkon national park is one of 60 national parks in Israel.

History and protection

The park was established in 1972, 54 years ago — the first national parks in Israel date back to 1.

Visiting Yarkon national park

The closest airport is Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), about 12 km away — around 15 minutes by car; alternatively Uri Michaeli Haifa International Airport (HFA, 78 km). Other national parks within reach include Migdal Afek, Kula, Ramat Gan National Park (2 km²) and Apollonia National Park — easy to combine on one trip.

Frequently asked questions

When was Yarkon national park established?

In 1972 — 54 years ago.

What is the nearest airport to Yarkon national park?

Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV), about 12 km away in a straight line.

Data: Wikidata (CC0), English Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons.