Al Orouba Park reaches 55% completion across 754,000 square meters, as the ambitious Green Riyadh Program surpasses 4.5 million trees planted and continues developing parks, valleys, and public spaces across the Saudi capital.

Riyadh | BETH

November 11, 2026

The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) continues implementing projects under the Green Riyadh Program, one of the capital's major development initiatives aligned with Saudi Vision 2030, aimed at expanding vegetation cover, improving quality of life, and enhancing the urban environment.

Al Orouba Park, which has reached 55% completion, is among the major parks currently under development. Covering 754,000 square meters, it is located at the intersection of Al Orouba Road and Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al Awwal Road.

600,000 Trees and Panoramic Walkways

The park's design includes more than 600,000 trees and shrubs, intended to cover 65% of its total area, alongside a three-kilometer panoramic walkway elevated 12 meters above ground, offering views of Riyadh's landmarks.

Its facilities will include 14 kilometers of walking trails, permanent water features integrated with Wadi Al Laysan, which runs through the park, green terraces, open-air theaters, event spaces, and sports facilities for different age groups.

The park will also offer interactive experiences using augmented reality technology, combining natural landscapes with modern digital innovation.

Green Riyadh | Implementation Continues

According to the latest comprehensive figures released by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, more than 4.5 million trees have been planted under the program, while landscaping and planting work has extended across 235 kilometers of roads and major corridors.

The program has also rehabilitated five million square meters of valleys and their tributaries.

Current projects include the development of 14 major parks covering more than 12 million square meters in total. Construction progress at major parks in the Al Munsiyah, Al Qadisiyah, and Al Rimal neighborhoods has exceeded 85%.

Work is also continuing on more than 250 neighborhood parks, with preparations underway to develop over 1,500 additional parks, expanding residents' access to green spaces.

BETH Analysis | Riyadh's Transformation Takes Shape

The significance of the Green Riyadh Program extends beyond urban beautification. It represents a large-scale initiative to reshape the city's environment, expand natural spaces, reduce the effects of heat and dust, and encourage walking and outdoor activities.

Progress at Al Orouba Park and other major parks demonstrates the continued implementation of projects in multiple phases, adding new public amenities to neighborhoods and strengthening Riyadh's appeal as a place to live and invest.

The projects currently underway demonstrate that Riyadh's transformation into a greener city is no longer simply a vision for the future, but an ongoing process whose results are gradually becoming visible across the capital.