Ab-o-Atash Park explained

Ab-o-Atash Park
Type:Urban park
Location:Northern Tehran, Iran
Area:Over 24000m2
Coords:35.7541°N 51.4183°W
Status:Open

Ab-o-Atash Park (Persian: پارکِ آب و آتش, Pārk-e Āb-o-Ātaš), literally the "Water-and-Fire Park", also known as the Ebrahim Park (Persian: پارکِ ابراهیم, Pārk-e Ebrāhim), is a park in northern Tehran, Iran. With an area over 24000m2, the park was opened on June 27, 2009 by the 55th Mayor of Tehran, Mohammad Baqer Galibaf.[1]

Features

The park has an exclusive area designed for water-playing. There is also an amphitheater in the park.

Events

Water fight

On July 29, 2011, a water fight event organized by Facebook was held at the park. It ended with the arrest of 10 participants who were accused of "unacceptable behavior."[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.tishineh.com/touritem/897/ab-o-atash-park-(-water-and-fire-park---ibrahim-park-) Tishineh: Iran / Tehran / Shemiran / Ab-o Atash Park
  2. http://observers.france24.com/en/20110815-iran-tehran-forbidden-water-fight-photos-internet-arrested-photographer France 24: Iran arrests youths for playing with water