Shurooq brings two new parks into being, one only for females

Shurooq has opened Kshisha and Shaghrafa parks in Al Rahmaniyah neighbourhood; facilities include theatre, jogging track, gym, skatepark and sports courts in addition to play areas

The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has announced the opening of two new parks in the Al Rahmaniyah neighbourhood in Sharjah including a female-only park.

Managed by Shurooq under the directives of His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, the adjoining Kshisha and Shaghrafa parks feature social, entertainment, sports, and educational facilities, and have a combined built area of 147,700 sqm.

Dedicated to families, the Kshisha Park hosts football and volleyball courts, a library, amphitheatre, fitness hub, jogging and cycling tracks, playgrounds, skateboard range, and specially designed halls for holding workshops. Moreover, it houses an artificial pond with a duck feeding station with clear feeding instructions for visitors.

Designed exclusively for females, Shaghrafa Park contains dedicated halls for conducting workshops and features play areas, a theatre, jogging track, gym, and basket and volleyball courts.

Visitors can bring their own food into the parks, although on-site barbeques are prohibited. Shurooq is currently working on adding designated barbeque spots at both the parks.