The Sports Boulevard inspires residents of Riyadh to adopt a healthy lifestyle through participation in various sports, such as walking, cycling, and horse riding. The project offers events and activities that foster a vibrant cultural and recreational atmosphere.
The Sports Boulevard is one of Riyadh’s mega projects launched by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz on March 19th, 2019; The project aimed to make Riyadh one of the most livable cities in the world, encouraging people to follow a healthy lifestyle through exercising and participating in different sports. The project offers an innovative combination of sports with cultural, artistic, and environmental opportunities, creating a modern destination for the residents, bridging towards an urban future for the city of Riyadh – achieving the Quality-of-Life objective of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Sports Boulevard extends through the city of Riyadh, connecting Wadi Hanifa in the west to Wadi Al-Sulai in the east through Prince Mohammed bin Salman Road, with more than 135 km to become the largest linear park in the world. It includes pathways for pedestrians, cyclists, and amateurs, as well as horse trails and other sports facilities. The urban style facades are characterized by the features of the Design Code for Sports Boulevard.
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