Visit Barzan Olympic Park for a day of outdoor sports and fun for the kids and adults. This enclosed park has been designed for families, providing a safe, fun and stimulating atmosphere. With plenty of shaded areas, water fountains for cooling off and numerous amenities and facilities, the park offers a fun-filled day out.
The park has numerous choices for kids of all ages. Ride a miniature train or climb and slide in a shaded playground. Older kids and adults can enjoy a wide range of sporting facilities. Play a friendly game of soccer or family table tennis. Volleyball, handball, tennis and basketball courts are available, as well as a walking lane and cycling path. Suitably, the park’s slogan is “Sports for Life.”
Be sure to bring swimsuits and towels, as one of the highlights for younger children is running through the dancing water fountains. There are also two indoor swimming pools to enjoy.
Children will delight in the little train that trundles around the perimeter of the park. Rent single, twin or four-seat bikes to ride around the bike track. There’s also a well-equipped indoor gymnasium.
With all that energy being used, you’ll likely get quite hungry. The park offers plenty of places to enjoy a family picnic in the shade surrounded by well-tended gardens. Treat the kids to ice cream from the on-site hut or relax in the café with freshly brewed coffee.
Barzan Olympic Park is located in Umm Salal, just north of Doha. It is about 20 miles (30 kilometers) from the center of Doha and takes about 35 minutes to travel here by car or taxi. Ride the bus from Al Ghanim Bus Station, which takes less than 1 hour.
The park is open daily from early morning until late. There is an entry fee for those over the age of 3.
