Laleh Park
Park in Tehran, Iran
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Laleh Park (Persian: پارک لاله, romanized: Pârk-e Laleh), formerly called Farah Park after Farah Diba, is a large recreation area in Tehran, Iran. Laleh (لاله) is the Persian word for tulip,[1] which is also a popular symbol in Iranian culture.
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| Type | Municipal Park and Natural Area |
| Location | Tehran, Iran |
| Area | 86.4869 acres (35.00 ha) |
| Created | 1966 |
| Founder | Farah Pahlavi |
| Operated by | Municipality of Tehran |
| Status | Open all year |
| Website | www |
The park (one of c. 800 parks in Tehran) lies north of University of Tehran in the city centre. It is one of the largest parks in Tehran.[2]
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Mohammad Reza Pahlavi at the location of Laleh Park, 1948
Statue of Omar Khayyam at Laleh park
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