Independence Park
Independence Park is a park in Tel Aviv, Israel located along the coast and around the Hilton Tel Aviv. Historically, it was used as a place for cruising and anonymous sex between men. It was renovated by landscape architect Zvi Dekel.
Nothing to do with Independence Hall on the other side of town, this beautiful seafront park is great for its Mediterranean views and plenty of grass to run around, throw a frisbee or have a picnic. Like most of Tel Aviv’s public spaces, it’s popular with dog walkers and is the venue for children’s birthday parties on weekends. Next to the Hilton Hotel, it also has a well-equipped children’s play area with swings, slides and climbing frames.
Nested on the coastline between the Hilton and the Carlton hotels, Independence Park is known as a good spot for sports lovers, a location where families come to celebrate birthdays on Saturdays, and just a great place to escape the hot sun and lay under a tree.
