Chitgar Lake

Chitgar Lake is an artificial lake in western Tehran. A recreational complex has also been built on the land next to the lake. The lake lies north of Chitgar Forest Park. Its southern edge is bordered by the Shahid Hamedani Highway and its northern edge by the Tehran Highway. The lake is fed by the Kan River. Its location makes it easy to reach for Tehran residents and tourists alike.

Chitgar Lake was built in 1392 (Solar Hijri) to address environmental problems and improve Tehran's air quality. Because of population growth and rising air pollution in the capital, the project was designed to create a natural, recreational space. Building the lake, one of the largest artificial lakes in Iran, put an end to the industrial, barren landscape of this area. With an area of about 290 hectares and an average depth of 3 metres, Chitgar Lake is considered an important water resource in the region. By storing water, it has helped improve the local ecosystem and has created a habitat for birds and other wildlife. Thanks to its distinctive design, the lake offers visitors many scenic attractions and is regarded as a natural area.

With its wide range of recreational facilities, Chitgar Lake has established itself as a popular tourist destination. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities such as boating, cycling, walking along the enclosed paths around the lake, and water sports. There are also family parks and green spaces around the lake, which make a pleasant place to spend your leisure time.