Medina walking trails boost physical activity and quality of life

With temperatures becoming milder, walking trails in Medina are seeing increased turnout from sports enthusiasts and those seeking leisure, serving as urban spaces that promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and offer a variety of recreational options for residents and visitors.

These trails are spread across different locations and vary in length, including the Hijrah Trail, Aws bin Malik Trail, Al-Aqiq Trail, Al-Qaswa Trail, Wadi Qanat Trail, Colors Trail, Zaneera Al-Rumiyyah Trail, Qasr Urwah Trail, Al-Salam Trail, King Fahd Park Trail, and Quba Avenue Trail, providing multiple destinations for walking, jogging, and spending leisure time.

The trails feature dedicated pedestrian paths, green spaces, seating areas, and lighting, with many connected to parks and public facilities, making them suitable destinations for individuals and families to enjoy daily activities and the urban and natural scenery of the city.

Among the most prominent is the Al-Qaswa Walkway, which, along with its adjoining park, covers an area of about 110,000 square meters. It includes a one-kilometer walking path, an 870-meter cycling track, green spaces, children's play areas, and an interactive fountain. The Shouran Trails project combines walking and cycling paths with green areas, playgrounds, and community facilities.

These destinations help advance the concept of humanizing the city by preparing public spaces to meet the needs of residents and visitors, encouraging sports and social interaction near residential neighborhoods.

The Medina Municipality continues its efforts to develop public facilities, improve the urban environment, and expand pedestrian-friendly areas, enhancing the city’s appeal, improving quality of life, and supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.