{"id":22280,"date":"2018-07-22T09:57:02","date_gmt":"2018-07-22T09:57:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/?p=22280"},"modified":"2026-01-08T14:31:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:31:39","slug":"best-fun-places-for-kids-in-tehran","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/best-fun-places-for-kids-in-tehran\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Kid-Friendly Spots in Tehran: Family Fun Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Iranians love to picnic. Even in the more cosmopolitan <strong>Tehran<\/strong> you can find families sitting on large blankets or ground cloths, eating, talking, sleeping, smoking hookah (called <em>Qelyan<\/em> in Iran) while their kids are playing and making lots of noise!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, in some neighborhoods this picture is a little more moderate, people sit on benches or foldable chairs eating some ordered sandwich or pizza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-16.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Places For Kids In Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-22281\" title=\"Fun Places For Kids In Tehran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-16.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-16-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-16-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-16-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-16-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-16-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now you can get a real picture of Iran\u2019s outdoor culture. But where can you take the kids if you want something more than a picnic?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep reading and we will suggest some amazing places which some of them might surprise you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-real-feel-of-the-city\">A Real Feel of the City<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Haft-Howz-Square-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Haft-Howz Square, Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-80162\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Haft-Howz-Square-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Haft-Howz-Square-Tehran-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Haft-howz square, tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>West and Northwest of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tehran-travel-guide\/\">Tehran<\/a><\/strong> has a more western style culture, so you can find parks and shopping centers that are equipped with playhouses. But if your child is more of a sociable type and prefers to find friends rather than playing in playground, then you need to head east.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While in general people of the west side are more into luxury of life, people of the east on the other hand, are usually more underprivileged but have larger families and more children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you go to <em><strong>Haft-Howz<\/strong><\/em> in an evening, you will see lots of families with kids, window shopping or having an ice cream or snack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not only the square is a place for kids to play, but every small street in this neighborhood leads to a small park or square with greenery where kids like to play. Use google map in this area to see what we mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/4vrTbxbEvgen72ZP9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the Location on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-exclusive-shopping-center-for-kids\">An exclusive shopping center for kids!<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"438\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Shaparak-Shopping-Center-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Visiting Iran with Kids: Is it Safe and Family-Friendly?\" class=\"wp-image-74186\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Shaparak-Shopping-Center-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Shaparak-Shopping-Center-Tehran-1-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Shaparak-Shopping-Center-Tehran-1-390x220.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Shaparak Shopping Center, Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>It is called <em><strong>Shaparak<\/strong><\/em>, a five story shopping and recreation center with stores that sell anything a child might need, from clothes to decoration and food, as well as a playhouse, a center for talent discovery and even an acting school! <em>Shaparak<\/em> <em>Children<\/em> <em>City<\/em> is located in the east side, on <em>Resalat<\/em> highway near <em>Bagheri<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can also name some major shopping centers that are equipped with a playhouse; <em>Arg<\/em> <em>shopping<\/em> <em>center<\/em> and <em>Palladium<\/em> <em>mall<\/em> in north and <em>Tirajeh<\/em> and <em>Kourosh<\/em> <em>mall<\/em> in the west side of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/K8rV7U1tpL8BQK4JA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the Location on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-museums-in-tehran\">Museums in Tehran<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Museum-of-Iranian-Dolls-and-Culture-in-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Museum of Iranian Dolls and Culture in Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-80163\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Museum-of-Iranian-Dolls-and-Culture-in-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Museum-of-Iranian-Dolls-and-Culture-in-Tehran-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Museum of Iranian Dolls and Culture in Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Tehran has two museums that are designed for kids: <em><strong>The International Dolls museum<\/strong><\/em> on <em>Mirdamad<\/em> street and <em><strong>Museum of Iranian Dolls and Culture<\/strong><\/em> near <em>Darvazeh Dowlat<\/em> metro station. These are good places to learn about the culture in different parts of Iran and compare them to the rest of the world. Both museums are private, so you will need reservation to make sure there is someone there to explain the items and tell stories to the children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is also the <em><strong>Nature and Wildlife Museum of Daarabad<\/strong><\/em>, which has a large collection of taxidermies of endemic and regional animals in Iran. <em>Daarabad<\/em> is located in the far northeast of Tehran.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/1o4NjGHrxM2WVHZL7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Dolls and Culture Museum on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/X5djELW4riWG8zPbA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Nature and Wildlife Museum of Daarabad on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-construction-site\">A Construction Site?<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Bilino-Amusement-Park-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Bilino Amusement Park, Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-80164\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Bilino-Amusement-Park-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Bilino-Amusement-Park-Tehran-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bilino Amusement Park, Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Yes! you read it right! <em><strong>Bilino<\/strong><\/em> is a new children park which is mainly focused on real construction machinery (children size of course), with mechanical excavators, cranes and conveyors, which children can work with and enjoy. <em>Bilino<\/em> is located on the west side of Tehran, inside section 1 of <em>Nahjolbalaghe<\/em> <em>park<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/isGeJVwdyRWxSK9w9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the Location on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-birds-garden\">Birds Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tehran-Birds-Garden.jpg\" alt=\"Tehran Birds Garden\" class=\"wp-image-80165\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tehran-Birds-Garden.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tehran-Birds-Garden-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tehran Birds Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If your children are interested in Zoology, then you should take them to <strong>Tehran <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tehran-bird-garden\/\" title=\"Tehran Bird Garden: A Complete Visitor&#8217;s Guide\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4539\">Birds Garden<\/a><\/strong> \u201c<em>Baghe Parandegan<\/em>\u201d. About 55 different bird species which 90% of them are off cage, live in this 23 hectares garden which creates an amazing experience for everyone. Tehran\u2019s Birds Garden is located in <em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tehran-bird-garden\/\" title=\"Tehran Bird Garden: A Complete Visitor&#8217;s Guide\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4543\">Lavizan<\/a><\/em>, in North-east of Tehran and opening hours are 8AM to 6PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/F6nqWEKz1B8R9FgA7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the Location on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-traffic-park\">A Traffic Park!<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"476\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Traffic-Park-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Traffic Park Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-80166\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Traffic-Park-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Traffic-Park-Tehran-1-768x469.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Traffic Park Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Actually there are more than one <strong>Traffic <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/honarmandan-park-tehran\/\" title=\"Honarmandan Park: The Cultural Heart of Tehran\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"16918\">Park in Tehran<\/a><\/strong>, in fact the correct number is 13! Tehran has 22 districts and the municipality is trying to open one traffic park in each district. The major ones are located in <em>Poonak<\/em> <em>Square<\/em> (northwest), <em>Falakeh<\/em> <em>4<\/em> in <em>Tehranpars<\/em> (east), <em>Resalat<\/em> <em>highway<\/em> (east), and <em>Shahrak<\/em> <em>Valfajr<\/em> (District 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Parks are equipped with kid size electric vehicles, paved roads, traffic lights and even pedestrian bridges, and police officers teach the young visitors about traffic rules (hoping that the next generation has better driving manners!). Parks are open Saturday to Wednesday, 8-10 AM and 2-4 PM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/2jvXCcsvmLtwk2bh6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the Location on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-observatory-for-kids\">An Observatory for Kids!<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Visiting-Observatory-in-Zafaranieh-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Visiting Iran with Kids: Is it Safe and Family-Friendly?\" class=\"wp-image-74190\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Visiting-Observatory-in-Zafaranieh-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Visiting-Observatory-in-Zafaranieh-Tehran-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Visiting Observatory in Zafaranieh, Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Located in <em>Zafaranieh<\/em> in the north, the observatory is the first one to give service to children. It is established by <em>Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults<\/em> (known as <em>Kanoon<\/em>), and performs educational classes and even seminars, and is equipped with 6 telescopes and a number of binoculars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since most of their programmes are educational, you need to call and see if there is an opportunity to visit the place or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/dnQbJpeaWEFkSEu1A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the Location on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-entertainment-centers\">Entertainment Centers<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eram-Amusement-Park-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Eram Amusement Park, Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-80169\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eram-Amusement-Park-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Eram-Amusement-Park-Tehran-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Eram Amusement Park, Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are several amusement parks and indoor entertainment centers where you can find rides, video games and bumper cars. <em><strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/eram-amusement-park\/\" title=\"Eram Park: Fun, Games, and a Zoo\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"15756\">Eram park<\/a><\/strong><\/em> in west side is an older outdoor park and <em><strong>Donyaye Bazi<\/strong><\/em> (near <em>Sadr <\/em>bridge in north) and <em><strong>Fereshteha<\/strong><\/em> (located in <em>Naarmak<\/em> in the east) are indoor ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/EjY9FmQoNmLdNWMi7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Eram Park on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/yXB5spd5j8QPj4Hm7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Donyaye Bazi on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/HavDvGPcgA8oLtpQ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Fereshteha Park on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/British-Family-in-Iran-01.jpg\" alt=\"British Family In Iran\" class=\"wp-image-22284\" title=\"British Family In Iran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/British-Family-in-Iran-01.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/British-Family-in-Iran-01-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/British-Family-in-Iran-01-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/British-Family-in-Iran-01-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/British-Family-in-Iran-01-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/British-Family-in-Iran-01-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-book-garden\"><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>A Book Garden<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Book-Garden-of-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Book Garden of Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-80170\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Book-Garden-of-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Book-Garden-of-Tehran-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Book garden of tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The newest and largest book selling center in Iran, the <em><strong>Book Garden<\/strong><\/em> (<em>Baghe<\/em> <em>Ketab<\/em>) is located near the National Library of Iran near <em>Haqani<\/em> highway, and with interactive facilities, it has become an attraction not only for kids, but also for adults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/M9X1G97gzUJnnhU26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the Location on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ab-o-atash-park\">Ab o Atash park<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ab-o-Atash-Park-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Best Places to Photograph in Iran\" class=\"wp-image-73270\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ab-o-Atash-Park-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Ab-o-Atash-Park-Tehran-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Ab-o-Atash Park, Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Literary meaning water and fire garden, <em><strong>Ab o Atash<\/strong><\/em> is one of the most visited spots in Tehran, first for its interesting design, and then for its link to <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/top-10-places-see-tehran\/\">the famous place for pedestrians,\u00a0<em>Tabi\u2019at<\/em> bridge<\/a>. The concept of the park is creating a spectacle of flames and water shoots, to resemble to the story of saving Abraham the prophet from the great fire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are large panels in the park that depict the life of Abraham. Beside attractions of water and fire shows, there is a designated area for kids to play between small water shoots to cool down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ab o Atash<\/em> is located in northern center of Tehran, in the <em><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/abbas-abad-historical-complex-in-sari\/\" title=\"Abbas Abad Historical Complex in Sari\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"83398\">Abbasabad<\/a><\/em> recreational area which includes several parks that are linked together, a planetarium (<em>Gonbade Mina<\/em>), the <em>Defense museum<\/em> (<em>Defa\u2019e Moghaddas<\/em>) several gardens, a skate park and even a horse riding club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/khDeVXy436VGp2eE8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the Location on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-park-pardisan\">Park Pardisan<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Park-Pardisan-Tehran-1.jpg\" alt=\"Park Pardisan Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-80173\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Park-Pardisan-Tehran-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Park-Pardisan-Tehran-1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Park Pardisan Tehran<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Although this is more of a recreation area in west side of the city, consisting of a 6 kilometer running and biking lane, young <em>Tehranies<\/em> have chosen this place to fly their kites during weekends (Thursday and Friday) and holidays. This park houses the <em>Department of Environment<\/em>\u2019s building, <em>Biodiversity museum<\/em>, and a <em>Water<\/em> <em>museum<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a major running place and picnic area, the park still lacks playground for children. But if you like to see the young <em>Tehranies\u2019<\/em> affection for their dogs, this is the place to go. <em>Park Pardisan<\/em> is surrounded by 4 major highways, therefore, can be easily reached by car, but it is not accessible by public transportation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9mTJuozVMyWSMyo96\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the Location on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-botanical-garden\">Botanical Garden <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tehran-Botanical-Gardens-Lake-1.jpg\" alt=\"Tehran Botanical Gardens Lake\" class=\"wp-image-79467\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tehran-Botanical-Gardens-Lake-1.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Tehran-Botanical-Gardens-Lake-1-768x351.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tehran Botanical Garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>The <strong><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/tehran-botanical-garden\/\" title=\"Tehran Botanical Garden: A Traveler&#8217;s Guide\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4541\">National Botanical Garden of Iran<\/a><\/strong><\/em> includes over 4000 different types of flora nested in beautifully designed gardens along with rivers and large ponds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It has a great ambiance for a pleasant walk and relax, and offers information about local trees and plants as well as plant species from rest of the world. <em>Botanical garden<\/em> is located in far west of the city in <em>Chitgar<\/em> area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/mWLAzz4CZbN4hmWu6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See the Location on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-11.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Places For Kids In Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-22283\" title=\"Fun Places For Kids In Tehran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-11.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-11-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-11-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-11-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-11-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-11-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-watching-a-performance\">Watching A Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Well, all theatre acts are performed is Persian, but if you are interested in watching performances for children, you can contact any of the following theatre halls to check their programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Talar Honar<\/strong><\/em> (Near <em>Shiroudi Sports Complex<\/em> in the city center, morning hours reserved for schools and kindergartens, afternoons for general public, closed on Saturdays) and <em><strong>Kanoon\u2019s hall<\/strong><\/em> (<em>Laleh Park<\/em> in the city center) are dedicated to programs for children; <em><strong>Farhangsara Shafagh<\/strong><\/em> (located in <em>Yusefabad<\/em> in the city center) and <em><strong>Farhangsara Niavaran<\/strong><\/em> (in the north) occasionally have performances for children as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"630\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-14.jpg\" alt=\"Fun Places For Kids In Tehran\" class=\"wp-image-22282\" title=\"Fun Places For Kids In Tehran\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-14.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-14-780x328.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-14-768x323.jpg 768w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-14-1024x430.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-14-705x296.jpg 705w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/fun-places-for-kids-in-Tehran-14-450x189.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides all the places introduced here, most of the <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/mellat-park-tehran\/\" title=\"Mellat Park Tehran: One of the Most Beautiful Parks in Tehran\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"4542\">parks in Tehran<\/a> and almost all Neighborhood Halls (<em>Saraye Mahalleh<\/em>) have playgrounds for children to play. You just need to ask someone who has a child, and they will be more than happy to assist you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/gC7Mr7ascd3hMMGH9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Talar Honar on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/RcQrxHxSAvgwb2qX6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Kanoon&#8217;s Hall on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/VhqCeFGSxcPePfMV6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Farhangsara Shafagh on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/tmRy2psHuZ1DDWrA8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">See Farhangsara Niavaran on Google Maps<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-related-links\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/traveling-iran-kids\/\">Visiting Iran with Kids: Is it Safe and Family-Friendly?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/children-attractions-mashhad\/\">Children&#8217;s Attractions in Mashhad: A Guide for Family Fun<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/best-places-to-photograph-in-iran\/\">The Best Places to Photograph in Iran<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/kish-bird-garden-a-feathered-paradise\/\">Kish Bird Garden: A Feathered Paradise<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/kish-dolphin-park\/\">Kish Dolphin Park<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the best chldren and family-friendly activities in Tehran! 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