Mellat Park

Mellat Park (Bustan-e Mellat), formerly known as the "Imperial Park" (Shahanshahi Park), is one of the largest and oldest parks in Tehran. It was built in 1345 (1966) on the orders of Farah Pahlavi and designed by Ostad Iraj Etesam, on a 34-hectare site in northern Tehran. Mellat Park was designed with inspiration from the style of English parks. It is bordered by Valiasr Street to the east, Hashemi Rafsanjani Expressway to the south, the Enghelab Sports Complex to the west, and the IRIB (Iranian state broadcasting) headquarters to the north.

With its wide range of facilities, the park has become one of the favorite destinations for Tehranis to spend their leisure time. Its attractions include an artificial lake, a zoo, a skating rink, sports fields, statues of famous figures, cafés and restaurants. The park's green space, with a variety of plant species such as plane trees, pines, cypresses and colorful flowers, also offers visitors a delightful and relaxing atmosphere. Today, besides its extensive green space, Mellat Park offers citizens a variety of amenities. One of its most important sections is the Mellat Cineplex, known as one of the largest cinema complexes in Tehran. According to surveys, Mellat Park is the first public space that Tehranis recommend to visitors from outside Tehran, and for this reason it holds a special place among the capital's parks.

You can reach Mellat Park by public transport, such as the metro and bus. The nearest metro station is Mirdamad Station; after getting off, walk about 20 minutes south to reach the park. BRT (rapid bus) Line 7 also passes through the Niyayesh and Mellat Park stops, which make it easy to reach the park. If you are traveling by private car, you can use the Cineplex (Pardis) parking lot on the park's western side. The best time to visit is spring, when the trees blossom and the weather is pleasant, creating a charming atmosphere for visitors.