An oasis of green in the middle of central Tel Aviv, Gan Meir is the epitome of parks. The dog park at its King George exit attracts dog lovers and owners alike. A small area is fenced off for the locals to let their dogs off lead and enjoy a good run around. Meanwhile at the other end of the park is a large play area for kids and an outdoor gym. Between the two areas are lovely gardens and a large pond. The park is well shaded by the trees and with benches around the edges the park provides a fantastic quiet, shaded respite to the city outside the gates. The park is particularly busy on a Saturday and the afternoon with kids on their way home from school. Gan Meir also features a public library on wheels, a basketball court, ping pong tables. The cafe in the park serves excellent light lunches and coffee. The park also houses the city gay and lesbian centre.

This is indeed a great place for kids and this is the main reason for awarding it 5 TRA Stars. Lots of green & shade, well cared for, convenient seating & benches, playground for kids. If you manage to find a parking spot, or are in the area - jump in. There is also an Alma Cafe there, reasonably good for cool drink or coffee, good offering for vegans, I tasted the (normal) food and it was average. BTW, on Friday afternoons there are dog adoption events. This can be an opportunity to adopt a dog but sometimes can be a bit inconvenient (dogs, barking) - not dangerous.