Park-e Shahr (Tehran)
Park-e Shahr, with its, is an urban park located in central Tehran, Iran.
History
The area of the current park was once a dense and populated neighborhood called Sangelaj, one of the five districts in Safavid and Mid-Qajar Tehran. It was located at the northwestern corner of the capital. People with less income inhabited there while no city gate served their huge neighborhood. In 1867, Naser al-Din Shah Qajar ordered the expansion of the city with the demolition of old fortifications and construction of a modern city plan but Sangelaj remained neglected.During Reza Shah's reign, all properties within Sangelaj were either bought or confiscated from Qajar dissidents. After bulldozing the area, it was proposed that the land become a public park and some trees were planted. At the same time, another nearby barren land which was used for military drills was taken into consideration as a park. Trees were planted there and it was named the National Garden. In 1930s, the latter area was chosen as a governmental area and Eventually, in 1959, Park-e Shahr was officially opened to public.
Structures and facilities
Recreational and sports facilities
Recreational and sports facilities in the park:- Amphitheatre
- Exercise machines
- Fountains
- Playgrounds
- Restaurants and snack bars
- Sports venue
- Swimming pool