Escape from the noise of central Tel Aviv to a relaxing park famed for its dramatic sculptures and high vantage point over the city.
Combine a scenic stroll with artistic sightseeing in Edith Wolfson Park. This picturesque spot is located on a raised area in the southeastern part of the city, a green park surrounding a striking white art installation. Visit to see the sculptures and stay for hours to explore the surrounding area.
Edith Wolfson was the wife of a British-Jewish philanthropist named Isaac Wolfson. Explore a park inspired and partly funded by this couple. The park opened in 1976 and was designed by the landscape architects Joseph Segal and Zvi Dekel.
Marvel at the bright white sculpture in the middle of the park. This is Kikar Levana (White Square), a vast geometric installation by Dani Karavan that was created in 1979. Towers, a dome, stairs and an amphitheatre have been created with bright white concrete to represent the history of the city. Spot the pyramid, designed to represent the tents of the workers who built the city.
Karavan’s sculpture weaves natural elements into the stone. Look for the water channel that crosses the length of the space. The sculpture’s dome section has been cut in two, with a tree growing in the middle.
This sculpture is so big that many locals and visitors like to relax on the tiered stairs or in the amphitheatre. Take a seat on one of the sections of the square and look west from one of the highest points in Tel Aviv for impressive views of the city.
Wander around the rest of the park, which features large grassy spaces, picnic spots, play areas and a small lake. Take a seat beneath the shade of a sycamore tree.
Edith Wolfson Park is located in the southeastern part of Tel Aviv, next to the Ramat HaTayasim neighbourhood. Buses serve the park regularly from Tel Aviv’s central bus station. Drive here in less than 20 minutes from City Centre and use the on-site parking. The park is a public space, so you can explore it at any time throughout the year for free. Shabbat picnics are popular here.
