Everyone. But especially: Couples looking for a relaxed picnic date (we have done it!) Freelancers or digital nomads who want a “mobile office” with a view Families who want space for kids to run wild Travelers trying to see both Jaffa and Tel Aviv in one walk Locals who treat the park as their second living room

Charles Clore Park: Tel Aviv’s Seaside Backyard

Q: What’s So Special About It?

Charles Clore Park sits on reclaimed land, once part of the Tel Aviv-Jaffa border that was more barrier than bridge. Today, it's a symbol of the city's evolution: a literal and cultural connection between old and new. On one side, the ancient stone buildings of Jaffa rise from the cliffs. On the other, the modern skyline of Tel Aviv curves along the beach. The park itself is huge, over 29 acres, with wide grassy areas, native plants, palm trees, and shaded benches. But its real draw is the combination of green space and beachfront. You can swim, sunbathe, nap in the grass, or throw a frisbee, all without ever leaving the same place.

Q: When Are the Best Times to Visit Charles Clore Park?

Mornings (7 to 10am): Cool, quiet, with ocean breeze and birdsong. Ideal for jogging or meditation. Late Afternoons (4 to 7pm): Locals come out to chill. Golden hour here is serious business. Weekends: Expect groups doing everything from barbecuing to capoeira. It’s social without being chaotic.

By Solomon Wiesen, TLV Beaches. Last reviewed October 2026.

If Tel Aviv had a backyard, it would be Charles Clore Park! Big, green, and stretched out along the shoreline just south of Neve Tzedek and north of Jaffa, next to Charles Clore Beach, this park is where the city comes to breathe. It’s not flashy like Rothschild Boulevard or crowded like Gordon Beach. It’s a different kind of space: open, relaxed, and quietly loved.

Locals jog past on the boardwalk. Families set up shady picnics on the grass. Teens kick soccer balls or cruise by on electric scooters. Tourists wander through with cameras, surprised they stumbled into something so vast and local at the same time.

At a glance

Where: on the seafront between Neve Tzedek and Jaffa, at the southern end of the Tel Aviv promenade
Size: about 120 dunams (29.6 acres), on land reclaimed over the old Manshiya neighborhood
Opened: 1974, designed by Hillel Omer; renovated and reopened in 2009
Named after: Sir Charles Clore, the British businessman and philanthropist
In the park: lawns, a playground, sports equipment, walking and cycling paths, toilets
Next door: Charles Clore Beach, the Etzel Museum, and the marine sports center and beach park that replaced the Dolphinarium in January 2024
Entry: free; paid parking lots around the park

Charles Clore Park at a glance

Best times to go

MorningCool and quiet

07:00 to 10:00

Late afternoonGolden hour crowd

16:00 to 19:00

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Park history

1974 Opens on reclaimed land over old Manshiya

2009 Renovated and reopened

2024 Marine sports center replaces the Dolphinarium (January)

2026 Pride parade returns, 12 June

~120dunams (29.6 acres)

Freeentry; paid lots nearby

Source: Wikipedia and the landscape architects' records, checked October 2026.

Table of Contents

What’s So Special About It?

Charles Clore Park sits on reclaimed land, once part of the Tel Aviv-Jaffa border that was more barrier than bridge. Today, it’s a symbol of the city’s evolution: a literal and cultural connection between old and new. On one side, the ancient stone buildings of Jaffa rise from the cliffs. On the other, the modern skyline of Tel Aviv curves along the beach.

The park itself is huge, over 29 acres (about 120 dunams), with wide grassy areas, native plants, palm trees, and shaded benches. But its real draw is the combination of green space and beachfront. You can swim, sunbathe, nap in the grass, or throw a frisbee, all without ever leaving the same place.

Quick Highlights

Seafront Lawn: Perfect for a towel nap or a casual wine-and-cheese picnic.
Paved Promenade: Popular with joggers, bikers, dog walkers, and sunset strollers.
Beach Access: There’s a small beach at the southern end, less crowded, with soft sand and gentle waves.
Outdoor Gym: Pull-up bars and bodyweight stations for the fitness-inclined.
Playground Area: Slides, climbing frames, and shade for the little ones.
Live Events: The Tel Aviv Pride parade ends here with a party. It returned on 12 June 2026, after being cancelled in 2024 and 2025.

When Are the Best Times to Visit Charles Clore Park?

Mornings (7 to 10am): Cool, quiet, with ocean breeze and birdsong. Ideal for jogging or meditation.
Late Afternoons (4 to 7pm): Locals come out to chill. Golden hour here is serious business.
Weekends: Expect groups doing everything from barbecuing to capoeira. It’s social without being chaotic.

Who’s It For?

Everyone. But especially:

Couples looking for a relaxed picnic date (we have done it!)
Freelancers or digital nomads who want a “mobile office” with a view
Families who want space for kids to run wild
Travelers trying to see both Jaffa and Tel Aviv in one walk
Locals who treat the park as their second living room

TLDR Tips for Getting the Most out of Charles Clore Park!

There’s plenty of shade, but it’s still wise to bring a hat and water bottle; there’s not much in the way of kiosks inside the park.
You can rent bikes or scooters nearby to ride the full length of the promenade.
Sunsets are excellent, especially if you post up near the large rocks by the sea.
Bring a blanket: the grass is thick but often damp in the morning or evening.

Waves breaking on the rocks beside the Charles Clore Park promenade, with the Tel Aviv skyline ahead Railed seaside path along the rocky shore at Charles Clore Park Charles Clore Park promenade along the rocks, with Tel Aviv hotel towers ahead Lawn with shade canopies above the rocky shore at Charles Clore Park Wide grass lawn by the sea at Charles Clore Park Charles Clore Park lawn and shaded play area with Tel Aviv hotel towers behind Curving walking path through the greenery of Charles Clore Park Rocky shoreline at Charles Clore Park looking south toward Jaffa Waves hitting the rock breakwater below the Charles Clore Park path Playground at Charles Clore Park with Tel Aviv high-rises behind

Charles Clore Park: age and Pride

52years since it opened in 1974

17years since the 2009 renovation

120dunams of lawn and promenade

Pride at the park

2024Cancelled

2025Cancelled

2026Returned, 12 June

In the park

Walking and cycling pathsLawnsPlaygroundSports equipmentToilets

Source: Wikipedia and the park's landscape architects, checked October 2026.

Sources: Wikipedia on Charles Clore Park, the landscape architects’ record of the renovation (Hebrew), IAS on the new marine sports center (Hebrew, 2024) and Wikipedia on Tel Aviv Pride. Checked October 2026.

Solomon Wiesen

Solomon (Shlomo) Wiesen is the author and photographer behind TLV Beaches. Originally from New York, he moved to Israel in 2011 and lives in Tel Aviv, a short walk from Frishman and Bograshov beaches. Every guide on the site is written from the beach, with more than 200 of his own photos of the Tel Aviv coast. He works in marketing, SEO and startups.