Eshkol National Park, National park in Southern District, Israel
Eshkol National Park is a national park in the Southern District of Israel, near the town of Ofakim, featuring riverbeds, meadows, woodlands, and a natural spring system. The grounds are crossed by a network of walking trails and recreational areas spread across the landscape.
The grounds have yielded archaeological finds from several periods, including settlement layers from the Middle Bronze Age through the Hellenistic era. This long sequence of occupation shows that people have been drawn to this water source for thousands of years.
The name honors Levi Eshkol, an influential Israeli Prime Minister. Visitors today experience the feeling of an oasis shaped by the natural spring water flowing through the landscape.
The park works well as a day trip and has walking trails, picnic areas, swimming pools, and barbecue spots spread across the grounds. In warm weather, it is a good idea to arrive early and carry enough water for the time spent outside.
The park is named after Levi Eshkol, an Israeli prime minister known for his role in developing the country's national water system. It is no coincidence that a park built around a natural spring carries his name.
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