Nesher Park, Natural park in Nesher, Israel
Nesher Park is a nature reserve on the northeastern slopes of Mount Carmel with dense Mediterranean forest of oak and pine trees. The grounds feature marked hiking trails, two suspension bridges crossing the Katia Stream, and several picnic areas.
The area was marked as a forest reserve during the British Mandate. From the 1950s, pine trees were planted in its southern section every Tu BiShvat; this grove is named after Abba Hushi. The site later became a dump, and plans for new neighbourhoods and Route 705 threatened it until objections were accepted and KKL developed the park. In 2004 a 70-metre suspension bridge was built over the Katia Stream, followed by a second bridge about 150 metres away.
The park is named after the nearby town and serves as a gathering place for families and hikers from the surrounding area. Visitors regularly use the trails and picnic spots for outdoor outings together in nature.
The park is accessible on foot with trails of varying difficulty levels for different fitness levels. The best times to visit are early morning or late afternoon, particularly during cooler months.
The first suspension bridge, 70 metres long and carried on steel cables, was built over the Katia streambed in 2004; a second one followed about 150 metres away. Landscape architect Hana Yaffe won the Karavan Prize for garden and landscape architecture in 2007 for the project.
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