46 Attractions for Kids in Sharon Area (including Saturday and free)

Sharon area has many attractions. And today, we will cover the places kids usually love, including free activities, and open on Saturdays.

Table of Contents

1 List of Attractions
2 Attractions for Kids
3 Summary

List of Attractions

Notes regarding the table:

The table has a column named “Indoor Activity.” These are places that are suitable for rainy and hot days. For additional summer activities, see Summer in Israel.
The table lists places by their geographic location (from the center to the north).
The table does not list the usual children’s attractions, like playgrounds, Sky Jump, Ninja complexes, and cinemas.
You can sort and filter the table.

Name	Description	Indoor Activity	Open on Saturday	Is it free?
Migdal Tsedek National Park	You can find a fortress, trails, and many other things at Migdal Tsedek (Migdal Afek) national park by Rosh Haayin.	No	Yes	No (free for Matmon members).
Rosh HaAyin Forest	Rosh HaAyin Forest offers tracks, including the wildflowers trail and archeological hike to Even HaEzer hill. Also, there are picnic areas and viewpoints.	No	Yes	Yes
Tel Afek (Antipatris), Yarkon National Park	The Tel Afek compound at Yarkon National Park has the Antipatris fort, artificial lake, paddling pools, and a large picnic area.	No	Yes	No (free for Matmon members).
Yarkon Springs at Yarkon National Park	At the Yarkon Springs in Yarkon National Park, you can walk along the Yarkon River, stay at the campground, have a picnic, and see history.	No	Yes	No (free for Matmon members).
Hidden Waterfall, Hod Hasharon – Free Pool in Yarkon River	You can find the hidden waterfall near the meeting point of the Yarkon and Kana rivers (to the south of Hod Hasharon).	No	Yes	Yes
Splash, Hod HaSharon	Splash water attraction in Sharonim mall, Hod HaSharon, is a lovely attraction for children. But it is not suitable for all ages.	No	Yes	No
Hod HaSharon Park – Park by Ecological Lake	Hod HaSharon Park offers a lovely hike along the ecological lake, a climb on the top of the former waste dump, and a place for a picnic.	No	Yes	Yes
Cobs and Mazes	You can pick corn and cherry tomatoes. And there are additional activities for kids.	No	Yes	No
Horshim Forest	Horshim Forest near Kfar Saba offers nature, hiking and cycling trails, flowers, picnic spots, viewpoints, and ruins. And you can explore all that using several tracks.	No	Yes	Yes
Eretz Tzvi Park	Eretz Tzvi Park features animals and playgrounds for kids, making it an educational, family-friendly destination.	No	Yes	No
Picking Strawberries – When, Where, and Comparison of Places	There are many places in Hod HaSharon and nearby areas where you can pick strawberries. To see a comparison of those places, see Picking Strawberries.	No	Yes	No
Herzliya Park	Herzliya Park has a variety of attractions for adults and children. There is a winter pond, playgrounds, a BBQ area, and more.	No	Yes	Yes
Meshek haPark	Meshek haPark is an ecological agricultural farm in Herzliya that offers self-picking and other attractions for families.	No	Yes	No
Kfar Saba Park	Kfar Saba Park has a variety of attractions for adults and children. There is a small zoo, a barbeque area, facilities for children, and more.	No	Yes	Yes. Some attractions are not free.
Raanana Park	Raanana Park has a variety of attractions, both for adults and children. There is a small zoo, a lake, facilities for children and more.	No	Yes	Yes. Some attractions are not free.
M’shoch BaGezer	M’shoch BaGezer is a self-picking farm near Kfar Saba. And it offers two experiences: self-picking of vegetables or gathering strawberries and flowers.	No	Yes	No
Apollonia National Park	Apollonia (Arsuf) is a wheelchair-accessible National Park near Herzliya. And in the park, you can find the remains of a Crusader Fortress.	No	Yes	No (free for Matmon members).
Sharon Beach National Park	Sharon Beach National Park near Shefayim offers several short-loop hikes. The trails go on top of cliffs by the sea, and during the season, there are many flowers.	No	Yes	Yes
Parrot Farm, Kfar Hess	Parrot Farm is a nice and colorful attraction in Kfar Hess, in the Sharon area. You can find there many different parrots and farm animals.	No	Yes	No
Berger Farm	Petting Zoo	No	Yes	No
Hanan the Cheesemaker	At Hanan the Cheesemaker in Moshav Herut, you can join a tour, taste handmade cheese, and buy their produce.	No	No	No
Park Yakum and Poleg Gateway Nature Reserve	Park Yakum and Poleg Gateway Nature Reserve offer various circular family hikes close to Netanya. The trails pass through nature and history.	No	Yes	Yes
Agamon Poleg	Agamon Poleg (at Udim Quarry) is a small lake near Netanya. It offers an accessible loop trail around the lake with several lookouts.	No	Yes	Yes
Museum of Tractors in Ein Vered	The Museum of Tractors in Ein Vered presents many old tractors and other old items, and it is a lovely attraction for families.	Partly	Yes	No
Coastal Iris at Nahal Poleg Nature Reserve in Netanya	Iris Atropurpurea is a protected plant and unique species that can be met only in Israel and Syria. And Nahal Poleg Nature Reserve is one of the best places to see it.	No	Yes	Yes
Ilanot National Arboretum	Ilanot National Arboretum near Netanya displays many different trees. Moreover, the botanical garden has paved trails, making it the perfect place for a family visit.	No	Yes	Yes
Havat Noy Botanical Garden in Emek Hefer	Havat Noy Botanical Garden in Kfar Monash (near Ruppin Academic Center) offers free visits and tours. Moreover, it is the perfect place for a picnic.	No	Yes	Yes
Viker Lookout – Mishmar Hasharon Reservoir	Viker Lookout (Mishmar Hasharon Reservoir) in Emek Hefer is one of the best places in Israel to see pelican migration.	No	Yes	Yes
Utopia Orchid Park	Utopia Orchid Park at Kibbutz Bahan is a unique botanical garden. You can visit the tropical rainforest, animal area, and other attractions.	Partly	Yes	No
Self-picking raspberries at Kaplan Farm in Kfar Haim	Kaplan Farm in the Sharon area offers self-picking of various kinds of raspberries and mulberry and activities for kids.	No	Yes	No
Bitan Aharon Nature Reserve	Bitan Aharon Nature Reserve is a lovely place for a short hike near Netanya. It is trendy in winter and spring when flowers bloom.	No	Yes	Yes
Agamon Hefer	In 2017, near Alexander River in Hefer valley, Agamon Hefer was opened. It includes an artificial lake, paved trails, and several lookouts.	No	Yes	Yes
Halbrecht farm food garden	They offer various activities for kids.	No	Yes	No
Turtle Bridge at Alexander River	Turtle Bridge at Alexander river is named after the softshell turtles living nearby. And besides seeing the turtles, you can also hike along the river.	No	Yes	Yes
Beit Yanai Beach	Beit Yanai Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Israel. At this beach you can swim, hike, see birds, kite surfers, and other things.	No	Yes	Yes
Lagaat Bahaiot	Petting Zoo	No	Yes	No
Eco Park Hadera	Eco Park Hadera is an ecological park with various attractions for adults and children. There is a lake, a unique fitness complex, playgrounds for children, and more.	No	Yes	Yes
Shvil Hatapuzim	Amusement park	No	Yes	No
Technoda - Israel Center for Medicine and Science, Hadera	If you love similar museums then see: Science Museums in Israel – Overview, Best and Recommendations	Yes	No	No
Hadera River Park	Hadera River Park is located next to Hadera, east of Orot Rabin power station. The park is not a big one, but it can be a lovely place for a family visit.	No	Yes	Yes
Caesarea National Park	Caesarea National Park is among the most visited sites in Israel. Its significant archeological remains result from more than 2,000 years of history.	No	Yes	No (free for Matmon members).
Birds Mosaic, Caesarea	Birds mosaic is a part of a large mansion from the Byzantine period. And I suggest combining your visit with other nearby attractions.	No	Yes	Yes
Ralli Museum, Caesarea	At Ralli Museum in Caesarea, you can see the Dali collection, Latin American and Spanish paintings, sculptures, and much more. Moreover, the entrance to the museum is free.	Yes	Yes	Yes
Ein Aviel	Ein Aviel spring is part of the Taninim stream. And since it is located relatively close to the center, it became popular among travelers.	No	Yes	Yes
Taninim Stream Nature Reserve	Taninim Stream Nature Reserve is full of nature, wildlife, and archeological remains. And its short trails makes it perfect for a family visit.	No	Yes	No (free for Matmon members).
Alona Park (Mey Kedem)	Mey Kedem is an ancient water tunnel in Alona Park, not far from Zikhron Yaakov. And you can walk inside the water tunnel.	No	Yes	No

Attractions for Kids in Sharon Area

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Attractions for Kids

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Summary

I hope this post gave you ideas about places kids love in the Sharon area. And now it is your turn. What are your favorite kid attractions in this region? Tell us in the comments below.

That’s all for today, and I’ll see you in future travels!

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