"Gan Meir" (Meir Park) is a public garden opened in 1944 and named for Tel Aviv's first mayor, Meir Dizengoff.
Apart from being a green, tree-lined oasis, within the bustling concrete city, Gan Meir serves many interesting purposes:
- the dogs of Tel Aviv rule the NE corner with their own fenced-off section
- families picnic in the center of the park
- kids hone their basketball and table-tennis skills on the western side
- while the southern side features a solemn memorial for homosexuals murdered in the Holocaust - the first of its kind in Israel, and one of only 6 worldwide. In fact, Gan Meir serves as the starting point for Tel Aviv's Pride Parade every June.
The co-ordinates bring you to the southern border of the park, adjacent to the cafe and LGBT community centre. You'll have to leave the beaten path, so be careful not to tread on the flowers.
Watch out for muggles - this park can be packed, especially on Fridays and Saturdays in summer.
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