Meir Park, Tel Aviv, Garden in central Tel Aviv, Israel.
Meir Park lies between King George and Tchernichovsky streets in central Tel Aviv. Its central lawn was replaced by a large water-lily pond, and the grounds also hold a dog garden and, near the artist's home, Amos Kenan's bronze sculpture "Camel and Palm", about 3 m tall. The park was renewed by the Moria-Sekely landscape architecture office.
Meir Park was first planned by landscape architect Aharon Halevi, but his plan was not carried out; the garden was built to a design by city gardener Avigdor Meshel and city engineer Jacob Ben-Sira. It opened on 10 March 1944, on land donated by the Shlush family, named for Meir Dizengoff on the 83rd anniversary of his birth. Dizengoff had earlier demanded that his name not be linked to the delayed garden.
The LGBTQ Center of Tel Aviv operates from within this space and hosts community gatherings and social initiatives throughout the year. The location has become an important meeting point for local residents and visitors alike.
The park is conveniently located in the city center with good connections to public transportation and main roads. Visitors will find multiple entrances that allow easy access from different directions.
The space bears the name of Meir Dizengoff, the first mayor of Tel Aviv, whose leadership shaped the city's development during its founding years. His name remains connected to the growth and character of the modern city.
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