- HaShofet River Trail, Ramot Menashe Park - KKL-JNF developed a ring trail that begins and ends at the small waterfall in Nahal HaShofet. At its foot, there is a small wading pool, leading downstream to a dam, which is used to measure water flow. The trail is wheelchair accessible and continues through dense reeds to a series of caves, passing by remains of old flourmills and on to En Ammi (En Haroshet) near Kibbutz HaZorea.
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Italy Park - Alexander River - Waterside Path - Alexander River flows into the Mediterranean Sea just north of the town of Netanya. KKL-JNF developed a number of projects along the Alexander River as part of the riverbank rehabilitation and development. The 2.8-kilometer Waterside Path connects the Eucalyptus Grove (on the western side of the river) to the old entrance to Kefar Vitkin, known as “Turtle Bridge”. The path is accessible to wheelchairs. The path begins at the Eucalyptus Grove, a stand of mature eucalyptus trees that overlooks the river, where KKL has set up a large picnic area, with more than 30 picnic tables, water points and parking nearby. Some of the tables are arranged in groups, some are solitary and some are conveniently accessible. The path is bounded with stones along its entire length, and at points where it approaches the riverbank large boulders have been placed for the safety of people walking along it. The path ends at “Turtle Bridge”, where basking surfaces for the local African softshell population have been built, and strollers can watch the turtles as they bask in the warm sun.

Accessible recreation facilities at Haruvit Park. Photo: KKL-JNF Photo Archive
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Ben Shemen Forest - Ben Shemen Forest, the largest forest in central Israel, is one of the most popular recreational sites for residents of the Tel Aviv metropolitan area. The site offers a variety of recreational sites relating to Israeli heritage – ancient agriculture, the brave Maccabees - and many quiet green spots for rest and relaxation. KKL-JNF has developed a number of projects for the physically challenged community in the forest, such as the Recreation Area for the Visually Challenged - this unique park is aimed at the visually challenged population. A 500-meter path has a chain railing that follows the route through the park. The path is 2.5-meter-wide and consists of compacted earth and is bordered by curbstones. Turns are indicated by a change in "flooring" (stone paving instead of earth). There are explanatory signs in Braille along the way, in Hebrew and English. The path focuses on two themes - forest and ancient agriculture. The Scenic Forestry Section begins with a wide stone gateway. On the left is a “mobile,” which jingles in the breeze to signal its location. There are a number of stops along the way focusing on different aspects of nature: rocks, wood and flowers. There are elements at each stop to emphasize each aspect: A seat hewn in stone, a large pine tree, a flower bed and other features. The Agriculture Section is a path that follows the original stone wall of a former farming village. At the start of the path are remains of an ancient winepress. The next stop is a bed of native aromatic herbs. Further on, are stops focusing on a variety of typical orchard trees: olive, pomegranate, fig, plum, almond and a grape vine, each with its own explanatory signs. At the end of the path, near the gate, there is a picnic area. The HaTikvah Park Recreation Area, also known as the Family Recreation Area, is the perfect spot for a picnic and fun-filled day in nature. A 350-meter-long asphalt trail winds between family and group picnic tables, all wheelchair-accessible, as is all the play equipment - swings, carousels, slides. The ground is covered with special rubber convenient for wheelchairs and also has accessible toilets. This project is supported by KKL-JNF's Friends in the United States.
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Herzl House - Hulda Forest - The story of Herzl House begins after the death of Benjamin Zeev Herzl in 1904, when KKL-JNF initiated the Olive Tree Donation Project. In 1901 the farmstead at Hulda was established and a large, two-story farmhouse was built and named Herzl House. Hulda underwent many changes over the years – groups of workers came and went, various farming methods were tried, some successfully and some less – but the magnificent house remained. The house and grounds have been restored and recreation areas installed, including picnic tables, taps, and playgrounds. Access to the museum for the challenged community is suitable for 70cm. width wheelchairs only. This project is supported by American and Canadian KKL-JNF Friends
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Rabin Park - KKL- JNF has a long-standing policy of remembering Israel's prime ministers with forest parks. Parks have been established in memory of David Ben-Gurion, Moshe Sharret, Levi Eshkol, Golda Meir, Menachem Begin and Yitzhak Rabin. Yitzhak Rabin Park extends across some 15,000 dunams*, from the Judean Plain on the west to the Jerusalem Hills on the east. The park integrates chapters of Yitzhak Rabin’s legacy with a variety of educational and recreational activities, in an area replete with natural, historical and cultural heritage. A number of projects have been developed for the benefit of the challenged community, some of which are listed below.
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Shaar Hagai Complex (Khan) - This historic (Ottman Inn) structure has been restored and will become the Yitzhak Rabin Park Visitors Complex. The complex will include a memorial to the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, the central KKL-JNF donor recognition site, a coffee shop and restrooms. Visitors to the park will also be able to obtain information on the region and KKL sites in the vicinity. The museum exhibits in the building will tell the story of pilgrimage throughout the generations and its signifcance to the three monotheistic religions, and of the fierce battles waged in the area during Israel's War of Independence, emphasizing the role Yitzhak Rabin played.

Accessible trail at Hula Valley. Photo: KKL-JNF Photo Archive
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Harel Lookout Picnic Area - This picnic area is in the Eshta'ol woodlands, on the western side of the park, next to the lookout terrace, which overlooks Burma Road, the Judean Foothills and the Ayyalon Valley.
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Overseas Volunteers (MAHAL) Picnic Area - The picnic area is near the memorial for overseas volunteers in the 1948 war, under a canopy of pine, cypress and carob trees. It is easily reached by car or bus, and has asphalt paths and ramps, assembly and picnic areas, and park equipment suited to the physically challenged. A 150-meter asphalt path connects the parking area to the picnic site. This project is supported by KKL-JNF friends in the USA.
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Martyrs Forest - Martyrs Forest - Ya'ar HaKedoshim - has a special significance for all of us. KKL has created a living, breathing memorial to the Jews wiped out in the Holocaust - six million trees, with different parts of the forest dedicated to the memory of the lost Jewish communities. A number of projects for the benefit of the challenged community have been developed in the forest, one of which is described below. This project is supported by KKL-JNF Friends Worldwide.
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Trail and Recreation Area - Near the forest’s western entrance is a 200-meter circular path with a wheelchair-accessible picnic area in a stand of cypress and olive trees. The site also has remains of an ancient winepress. This project is supported by KKL-JNF Friends in Switzerland.
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American Independence Park - American Independence Park was conceived by KKL-JNF in 1975 as a gift to the American people, and was inaugurated on July 4, 1976, the 200th anniversary of American independence. While strolling through the forest visitors can glimpse breathtaking views of Jerusalem to the east and Israel's coast to the west. The park has a number of accessible facilities, two of which appear below. This project is supported by KKL-JNF Friends in the United States.
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Bar Giyyora Forest Service Center - The KKL-JNF forest service center is located at the Nes Harim park entrance. The facilities at the site are accessible to the physically challenged and there is a wheelchair-accessible picnic table at the site. The center also has a cafe-restaurant called Bar BaHar".
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Hadassah Recreation Area - Hadassah Pioneer Women of America sponsored this recreation area. The recreation area includes a scenic lookout, paths, picnic area and playground all suited to the needs of the physically challenged and wheelchair-accessible.

Paved trail at Ilanot Forest. Photo: KKL-JNF Photo Archive
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Halochem Park - Haruvit Forest - Halochem (“fighter” in Hebrew) Park is truly unique - it was named for the disabled veterans of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF-Zahal) and is the first park in the country specifically adapted for the physically challenged. This park, focusing entirely on the needs of the challenged community is one more step to allow all sectors of the population to enjoy the beauties of nature. The park is located in Haruvit Forest is a mixed forest of conifers (cypress and pine) and broad-leaved species (eucalyptus and carob). Fruit trees, remnants of old orchards, grow on the abandoned terraces interspersed between the planted forest trees, as well as bushes and herbs and a variety of colorful wildflowers in winter and spring. Halochem Park Road, the main thoroughfare in the park, is a circular road that is reached via a beautiful avenue lined with carob trees. The one-kilometer road runs through the park with occasional parking bays along the way. The road winds through varied landscapes offering a range of picnic opportunities for the challenged community. The average width of the road is four and a half meters and it is paved in asphalt. This project is developed with the Israel Disabled Veterans Organization and Sponsored by British, Canadian and American KKL-JNF Friends.
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British Park - British Park is situated in the heart of the Judean Lowlands, on hills covered with planted conifer forests and natural Mediterranean woodlands. In the center of Israel, between the Tel-Aviv metropolitan area and Jerusalem, breathtaking views, varied vegetation and exciting remnants of the past abound. British Park, whose area is about 15,000 dunams, contains archaeological remains, orchards, scenic lookouts and a variety of recreational facilities, many of them accessible to the challenged community. This project is supported by KKL-JNF Friends in Great Britain.