Historic Site · Kuwait City, Kuwait
Al Shaheed Park
Al Shaheed Park is the largest urban park in Kuwait located in Al-Assima governorate, sitting at about 78.5 acres.
Historic Site · Kuwait City, Kuwait
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Landmark facts
| Location | Kuwait City, Kuwait |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Area | Area: 0.32 km² |
| Coordinates | 29.3700° N, 47.9940° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Al Shaheed Park is known for
Al Shaheed Park is the largest urban park in Kuwait located in Al-Assima governorate, sitting at about 78.5 acres.
About Al Shaheed Park
Al Shaheed Park is the largest urban park in Kuwait located in Al-Assima governorate, sitting at about 78.5 acres. Al Shaheed Park is considered the most significant green infrastructure project in Kuwait and has one of the largest over-structure green roofs in the world. The park is part of the Kuwait National Cultural District (KNCD).
Planning a visit? Visit the official Al Shaheed Park website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Kuwait City |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Kuwait International Airport (KWI) |
| Distance from the airport | 9.1 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Kuwait International Airport (KWI) · Kuwait City, Kuwait · 10.2 miles away
- Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD) · Abadan, Iran · 70.4 miles away
- Basra International Airport (BSR) · Basra, Iraq · 83.9 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Al Shaheed Park?
Al Shaheed Park is the largest urban park in Kuwait located in Al-Assima governorate, sitting at about 78.5 acres.
Where is Al Shaheed Park located?
Al Shaheed Park is in Kuwait City, Kuwait. Its coordinates are 29.3700° N, 47.9940° E.
How do I get to Al Shaheed Park?
The nearest town is Kuwait City, and the nearest airport is Kuwait International Airport (KWI), about 9.1 miles away (straight line).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al_Shaheed_Park — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39049812 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://alshaheedpark.com/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.