Safed Completes Second Phase of Limon Park Project with 5.5 Million Shekel Investment

The second phase of the Limon Park project in Safed has been completed with a total investment of 5.5 million shekels, bringing a major upgrade for local residents and travelers.

Spanning the area between the Canaan and Razim neighborhoods, the park is designed to connect urban residential zones with the open spaces surrounding the city. Future additions will include bird and butterfly observation areas, walking and cycling paths, seating zones, and various hiking trails connecting to the streams of the Galilee.

Development and Ecological Restoration

The project is promoted by the Safed Municipality and the Kinneret Drainage and Stream Authority, funded by the Open Spaces Preservation Fund of the Israel Land Authority, and carried out in cooperation with the Jewish National Fund. Following the completion of the first two stages, the park was officially handed over to the Safed Municipality during a professional tour.

The second phase introduced a central gateway acting as an entrance to the inner part of the park, complete with neighborhood access and organized parking areas. Planning also encompasses an ecological pool, a birdwatching pavilion, and a sanctuary for endangered plant species.

The project involves clearing waste, treating invasive species, reducing grazing, and planting native vegetation to attract birds, butterflies, and pollinators, reviving the historical agricultural character of the area.

Agricultural Heritage and Hiking Trails

Beyond modern development, the park preserves Safed's agricultural history, featuring ancient orchards with fruitful trees such as mulberries, pomegranates, almonds, figs, and olives. The park will serve as a starting point for several regional hiking trails.

Visitors can connect from the park's paths to Nahal Akhbara and further toward Nahal Amud, or take a route toward Nahal Rosh Pinna. Accessible paths for people with disabilities are established in the upper part of the park, where an urban sports and recreation center with an amphitheater is also planned.

Mayor of Safed Yossi Kakon noted that the project is part of a broad initiative to enhance the city's appeal, allowing residents and visitors to enjoy nature. Kinneret Drainage and Stream Authority CEO Tzvika Slutzky and Israel Land Authority Acting Director Yehuda Eliyahu emphasized the importance of ecological restoration and strengthening settlement in the north.