Revisiting A Favorite Park On The Banks Of The Jordan River

Jordan River Bank Grassy Park

Yesterday we were looking for a spot to spread a picnic blanket and returned to this wonderful park on the banks of the Jordan river, just South of Kiryat Shemona. One parks the car at a parking lot just before “gesher Yosef”, then crosses the bridge and goes down into the park.

Jordan River Bank park red bush tree

Gorgeous manicured grass, and beautiful landscaping awaits……..

Jordan River Rafting

There is even some rushing water if you walk down the promenade just a bit……

Jordan River Bank Park israel

Or maybe just park yourself on the grass and watch all the rafters go by……

Jordan River bank park pergola with grape vine

Better yet, do take that walk down the lovely promenade…….

Jordan River bank park, shvil ami

Here’s the information in hebrew about this precious not so well known spot called “Tayelet Shvil Ami”, but put gesher yosef into your gps and you’ll certainly find it. And by the way, there is no entry fee, and even on the days of chol hamoed when the whole country is on vacation, there are still many places to put your blanket away from crowds, just do walk down a bit……I only discovered this after taking a walk myself! And I’ll know better next time.

Gotta run more busy days of passover ahead, and wishing you all a wonderful ending to the glorious holiday!


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5 responses to “Revisiting A Favorite Park On The Banks Of The Jordan River”

  1. Dena from Chai and Home Avatar

    I do love your travelogues. It seems so magical to me to be able to say that you’ve seen the Jordan River. The very same that the Israelites crossed over to get into the Promised Land (even if it is not the same part!) Visiting Israel is definitely on my bucket list. Your posts only fuel my desire more and more.

  2. Sara Rivka Avatar

    Thanks Dena, yes, saying Jordan River still sounds magical to me too! I hope you do come to visit Israel, and when you do Id love to help you with your itinerary, and meet you as well! Just make sure to set aside say, at least 3 weeks, all the best.

  3. Handmade in Israel Avatar

    I was researching Shvil Ami, since a friend suggested a visit this summer, and I cam across your lovely blog post about it! Putting “gesher yosef” into waze will take us to the start of the tayelet?

  4. Sara Rivka Avatar

    Great to hear from you! yes, Wayz will take you there! So there is a parking lot on the West side (the same side as Kfar Bloom etc.) ,of the bridgewhich now even has portable toiletswhich you may arrive at first, depending on how you come.Park there, and cross the bridge by foot, and take the path down to the park. Enjoy, as you can see by my post it is a true favorite!

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