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Arab News
4 days ago
- Arab News
Baha festival promotes fitness with walking event
RIYADH: As part of its participation in the Baha Summer Festival, Baha University recently organized a walking challenge under the slogan 'A Step Toward Life.' The event attracted residents and visitors of all ages, including children and the elderly, who enjoyed walking through the heart of the Raghadan Forest Park, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The university emphasized that walking is both a recreational activity and a source of significant health benefits for individuals and society. The event utilized walking trails developed by the Baha municipality within the forest, which have become a model for promoting regular physical activity in a healthy and engaging environment. The Baha region combines natural beauty, moderate weather, and a variety of sports activities all within an open and interactive setting designed to enhance quality of life and encourage the community to embrace physical activity and explore nature. Last month, Baha Gov. Prince Hussam bin Saud inaugurated the summer festival, featuring more than 500 events aimed at attracting 2.5 million visitors.
Arab News
22-06-2025
- Arab News
Raghadan Forest Park attracts summer visitors to Sarawat peaks
RIYADH: Raghadan Forest Park, which is set on the slopes of the Sarawat Mountains just west of Baha city, is one of the region's most prominent ecotourism destinations, the Saudi Press Agency recently reported. Covering about 483,000 sq. meters and rising more than 1,700 meters above sea level, the park offers a mild climate and scenic views. Located about 4 km from central Baha, it features green spaces, walking paths, shaded seating areas, and various recreational facilities. The 20,000 sq. meter Bahjat Raghadan Park — a recent development by Baha Municipality — boasts an artificial waterfall, an open-air theater, children's play areas, and the Lavender Garden, which connects to a central plaza and a 500-meter stone walkway. Ali Al-Sawat, the Baha region's governor, told the SPA that Raghadan Forest Park was 'a leading environmental and tourism landmark in the region.' He said this year's developments included sidewalk upgrades covering 1,470 meters over an area of 3,870 sq. meters; an enhancement of an 11,500 sq. meter section of the park; and a new 230-meter walking path. The park's infrastructure supports high visitor volumes, with 384,787 sq. meters of green space, 1,230 parking spaces (including 42 for individuals with disabilities), 14 playgrounds, and 122 restrooms. Raghadan Forest Park also hosts entertainment and cultural events in the Baha Summer Program to help enrich the experience of visitors while promoting domestic tourism.
