Ab-o-Atash Park
Park in Tehran, Iran
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Ab-o-Atash Park (Persian: پارک آب و آتش, romanized: Pārk-e Āb-o-Ātaš, lit. 'Water-and-Fire Park'), also known as the Ebrahim Park (Persian: پارک ابراهیم, Pārk-e Ebrāhim), is a park in northern Tehran, Iran. With an area over 24,000 square meters (260,000 sq ft), the park was opened on June 27, 2009 by the 55th Mayor of Tehran, Mohammad Baqer Galibaf.[1]
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Ab-o-Atash and Banader parks are attached together | |
 Interactive map of Ab-o-Atash Park | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Northern Tehran, Iran |
| Coordinates | 35°45′14.869″N 51°25′5.809″E |
| Area | Over 24,000 square meters (260,000 sq ft) |
| Status | Open |
Features
The park has an exclusive area designed for water-playing. There is also an amphitheater in the park.
Events
Water fight
On 29 July 2011, a water fight event organized by Facebook was held at the park. It ended with the arresting of 10 participants who were accused of "unacceptable behavior."[2]
Gallery
The planetarium at the park
Abrisham Bridge connects the park to Nowruz Park
Another view of the Abrisham Bridge
Modares Expressway seen from Tabiat Bridge
Botanic gardens at Ab-o-Atash Park
Ab-o-Atash Park is packed with visitors during the Iranian New Year
Park at night
Water fountains at night
Children's water play in the fountains of the park.
Statue of Ebrahim in fire
Park's lantern
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