Shahid Zare Forest Park

Shahid Zare Forest Park is located in Mazandaran Province, on the eastern edge of the city of Sari. Situated at kilometer 1 of the Neka Road, near Shahid Zare Hospital, it covers an area of about 70 hectares and is considered one of the largest urban green spaces in northern Iran. The park's proximity to low-lying forested hills on the slopes of the Alborz range gives visitors a beautiful and captivating landscape. With easy access and a wide range of facilities, the park is a popular destination for both tourists and local residents.

With diverse vegetation including oak, Persian ironwood (Parrotia), Tehran pine, cypress, zelkova (Persian elm) and black pine, Shahid Zare Forest Park offers an ideal setting for recreation and relaxation. Its facilities include enclosed gazebos, wooden cabins, a restaurant, a supermarket, a children's playground, restrooms, a prayer room, a volleyball court and a barbecue area. These amenities have made Shahid Zare Forest Park a great place to spend leisure time and enjoy a family outing.

To reach Shahid Zare Forest Park, take the Neka Road toward Shahid Zare Hospital and enter the park via the side road on the left of the hospital. The best time to visit is spring and summer, when the weather is mild and nature is at its most beautiful. When visiting the area, practicing responsible nature tourism, such as collecting your litter and respecting the environment, is essential to preserving this natural treasure.