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Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s air-conditioned outdoor parks have become a preferred destination for residents and visitors during the summer months, offering a comfortable environment for recreation, walking, jogging, and sports despite soaring temperatures.
Equipped with fully air-conditioned walking and running tracks powered by advanced cooling systems designed to the highest sustainability standards, the parks maintain temperatures that are conducive even during the peak of summer. The innovative facilities have enabled outdoor activities to continue throughout the hottest months of the year.
Visitors praised the parks for allowing them to maintain an active lifestyle without interruption. Many said they no longer cancel their exercise routines because of the summer heat, describing the cooler months as an ideal time to enjoy the outdoors thanks to the comfortable environment provided by the air-conditioned pathways.
Among the most prominent facilities is Rawdat Al Hamama Park, home to the country’s longest air-conditioned track measuring approximately 1.2 kilometres. It is followed by Al Gharrafa Park, which features a 657-metre-long cooled walkway, and Umm Al Seneem Park, which offers an air-conditioned track extending approximately 1.143 kilometres. Visitors also benefit from the cooled pathways at Oxygen Park, another popular destination for outdoor fitness.
Fitness enthusiasts highlighted the convenience of the parks, noting that the tracks are clearly marked with distance indicators, making them ideal for walking, jogging, and structured training sessions. The spacious, open-air design further enhances the experience while providing relief from the summer heat.
The parks have also become a preferred venue for sports academies and professional training groups, enabling them to continue their regular training programmes year-round regardless of outdoor temperatures. Coaches and participants said the facilities provide everything needed for uninterrupted training, including drinking water stations, prayer areas, ablution facilities, sports equipment, outdoor gym installations, and service kiosks.
The air-conditioned tracks are integrated with a wide range of recreational amenities throughout the parks. Along the walkways are shaded seating areas, children’s playgrounds, service kiosks, and dedicated cycling paths, creating a comprehensive destination for families, athletes, and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
