Is there a cafe in Hod HaSharon Park?

You can find Lali Cafe, which specializes in pizzas. It is located near the main entrance.

Are there birds in the park?

There are plenty of birds at the park. You can see the photos above.

Can we prepare a BBQ in the park?

Starting a fire and making BBQ at Hod HaSharon Park is forbidden.

Can we have a picnic in the park?

Yes, you can have a picnic. But since there are few tables, most people do picnics on the grass. However, since most trees are young, there is little shade in the park.

Is there free parking by the park?

There are several free parking areas nearby, and you can see them on the map above.

Can you hike and cycle in the park?

There are two walking routes, and the path around the lake also has a bicycle road.

Is the park accessible?

Yes, there are paved paths in the park.

Do you need to reserve places to enter the park?

The entrance is free, and it is always open. You can visit at any time.

Can we visit the park with a dog?

You can visit the park with dogs, but dogs should be on a leash.

Are there restrooms in the park?

There are toilets near the main entrance.

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.

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Note: This park is also called Hod HaSharon Ecological Park and Hod HaSharon Lake Park.

Basic Info

Opening Hours	Always open. There are no fences and no gates, and there is also artificial light.
Location	End of HaHarash Street
Parking	Free Parking
Rating on Google	4.6 based on 7,700 reviews
Visit Duration	1 – 3 hours
Walking Trail	Walking trails: 2 and 6.5 km. Running track: 1.2 km
Barbeque	Starting a fire and having a BBQ at Hod HaSharon Park is forbidden.
Restaurants	Lali Coffe Shop (mostly pizzas)
Restrooms	There are toilets by the coffee shop
Playground for kids	None. But there are several fitness complexes.

Map

The park is located in the south of the city. It is behind the industrial sector, not far from road #5. You can reach it by driving along HaHarash Street till the end. Or you can enter “Hod HaSharon Park” into Waze.

Directions for drivers: Link to Waze and Link to Google Maps
Directions for public transport: Link to Moovit

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Interactive map of the area:

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Map of the park and its surroundings:

Note: You can click on the map to enlarge it.

Here is the map of the park:

And here is how the park looks from “Garbage Mountain.”

View of Hod HaSharon Lake Park from the top of the "Garbage Mountain" — View of Hod HaSharon Lake Park from the top of the “Garbage Mountain”

Parking

There is free parking near the park. As you can see in the photo and the map above, there are two parking areas. One is near HaHarash Street, and the other is by Derech HaYam. These parking lots are connected by a dirt area where people also park.

Walking Routes

On the following map, you can see two walking paths. The length of the short blue trail is 2 km. And the size of the red path is 6.5 km.

If you are running around the lake, the route length is about 720 meters.

Note: In February 2023, a new loop running track was opened. Its length is 1.2 km. You can see it in the photo below.

Green basin to the south of the park — Running Track

Opening Hours

Always open. There are no fences and no gates. Therefore you can visit at any time. There is also artificial light.

Entrance Fee

Free.

Contact Information

Phone: 053-775-2565
Email: chaimon@calcalit-hod.com
Facebook Page: link

About

Hod Hasharon Park is an urban nature park created for people to enjoy while maintaining a rich flora and fauna world, once typical of the Yarkon River and the Sharon region landscapes. The park is home to a delicate ecosystem based on treated wastewater. You will find a large ecological lake and a flowing tributary of the Hadar Stream, a birdwatching blind, pedestrian paths, and cycling trails.

When development is complete, the park will cover 1,400 dunams (140 hectares). Among the plans for the park are fitness and playground equipment and a picnic area.

Source: sign

Since I showed the photo of the sign, there are several things I should mention. First of all, it is forbidden to start a fire and make BBQ at Hod HaSharon Park. Secondly, swimming and fishing are not allowed. And thirdly I should mention the facilities.

Dogs

Entrance with dogs to the park is allowed, but dogs should be on a leash. And many people visit the park with their dogs, especially on weekends and holidays.

Hod HaSharon Lake Park Coffee Shop

You can find Lali cafe near the main entrance (#1 on the map).

Hod Hasharon Park Cafe — Hod Hasharon Park Coffee Shop

This cafe specializes in pizza, and here is their menu:

This place appears in Best Food Trucks in the Sharon Area. And if you are interested in other similar sites, see that list.

Facilities at the Park

Besides the cafe, there are benches and restrooms. Also, keep in mind that the park is constantly upgraded.