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Obeidi Park

Baghdad, Iraq

2023 - 2024

Green InfrastructureGreen SpacesPublic SpacesUrban Park

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Project Description

Approach Words: Integrated City, Sustainability, Urban Livability

Public Policy Instruments: Physical Intervention, Planning

The Obeidi Park project is an urban green project located in Al Rasafa district in east Baghdad city.¹ The project involves transforming an abandoned dumping site into a public park.² The project is part of Baghdad Mayoralty “Green Capital Strategy”ⁱ, which is a comprehensive plan aiming to revitalize abandoned and vacant areas in the city, transforming them into vibrant green spaces that will serve as new recreational centers for Baghdad families, in line with government directives.³ ⁴ Green Capital strategy aims to create a clean environment and mitigate climate change effects by increasing green spaces in the capital city of Baghdad.⁵

The project aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by establishing a public space devoted to recreation, entertainment, and outdoor activities.⁶ It also seeks to preserve the environment by creating an urban lung that decreases pollution in the capital city.⁷

It extends over a total area of 25,000 square meters.⁸ It is designed to provide visitors and residents with recreational, environmental, social, sports, and economic activities. It will serve as a perfect place to stroll, relax, and organize picnics.
Specifically, it includes the following components:

Establishment of large areas of green spaces,⁹ including planting more than 1000 trees, palm trees, seedlings, and various plants and flowers,¹⁰
Creation of walking and sports trails,¹¹
Establishment of kid’s playgrounds areas,¹²
Creation of seating areas and wooden rest facilities along the walking pathways of the park,¹³
Establishment of a sports hall¹⁴
Construction of a large dancing fountain in the middle of the park¹⁵ with a diameter of 28 meters.¹⁶

The park’s public and recreational areas attract visitors, particularly individuals from surrounding neighborhoods, residents, and families seeking relaxation and play areas for their children.¹⁷ The project also attracts athletes, due to the presence of the sports trials and courts.¹⁸

Owner/Developer (Public)

Mayoralty of Baghdad ²²

Al Gadir Municipality ²³

Consultant/Designer

Mayoralty of Baghdad ²⁴

Funder

Mayoralty of Baghdad ²⁵

Contractor/Implementer

Projects Department of the Baghdad Mayoralty

Al Gadir Municipality ²⁶

Owner/Developer (Public)

Mayoralty of Baghdad ²²

Al Gadir Municipality ²³

Contractor/Implementer

Projects Department of the Baghdad Mayoralty

Al Gadir Municipality ²⁶

Funder

Mayoralty of Baghdad ²⁵

Consultant/Designer

Mayoralty of Baghdad ²⁴

The project is initiated and funded by the Mayoralty of Baghdad.¹⁹ It was implemented by the Projects Department of the Baghdad Mayoralty, in coordination with the Al-Ghadeer Municipality.²⁰
The Park was inaugurated in 2024 and is open to the public all days of the week, without any entrance fee.²¹

Project Link, Endnotes and References

Project Link

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Endnotes

i More info about Baghdad Municipality comprehensive plan to transform abandoned areas and vacant sites into vibrant green spaces is available in this link: https://femalejournalistsforclimate.com/gardens-and-parks-in-baghdad-combating-desertification-and-creating-job-opportunities/

References

‘صور من افتتاح أكبر منتزه في جانب الرصافة.. نافورة راقصة وألعاب أطفال وإنارة حديثة’. (2024). +964. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from <https://964media.com/387067/>
‘صور من افتتاح أكبر منتزه في جانب الرصافة.. نافورة راقصة وألعاب أطفال وإنارة حديثة’. (2024). +964. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from <https://964media.com/387067/>
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‘صور من افتتاح أكبر منتزه في جانب الرصافة.. نافورة راقصة وألعاب أطفال وإنارة حديثة’. (2024). +964. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from <https://964media.com/387067/>
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‘صور من افتتاح أكبر منتزه في جانب الرصافة.. نافورة راقصة وألعاب أطفال وإنارة حديثة’. (2024). +964. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from <https://964media.com/387067/>
‘صور من افتتاح أكبر منتزه في جانب الرصافة.. نافورة راقصة وألعاب أطفال وإنارة حديثة’. (2024). +964. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from <https://964media.com/387067/>
‘صور من افتتاح أكبر منتزه في جانب الرصافة.. نافورة راقصة وألعاب أطفال وإنارة حديثة’. (2024). +964. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from <https://964media.com/387067/>
‘صور من افتتاح أكبر منتزه في جانب الرصافة.. نافورة راقصة وألعاب أطفال وإنارة حديثة’. (2024). +964. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from <https://964media.com/387067/>
‘صور من افتتاح أكبر منتزه في جانب الرصافة.. نافورة راقصة وألعاب أطفال وإنارة حديثة’. (2024). +964. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from <https://964media.com/387067/>
‘صور من افتتاح أكبر منتزه في جانب الرصافة.. نافورة راقصة وألعاب أطفال وإنارة حديثة’. (2024). +964. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from <https://964media.com/387067/>
‘صور من افتتاح أكبر منتزه في جانب الرصافة.. نافورة راقصة وألعاب أطفال وإنارة حديثة’. (2024). +964. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from <https://964media.com/387067/>
‘صور من افتتاح أكبر منتزه في جانب الرصافة.. نافورة راقصة وألعاب أطفال وإنارة حديثة’. (2024). +964. Retrieved October 9, 2024, from <https://964media.com/387067/>