The Board of Directors of the Sports Boulevard Foundation, chaired by the Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, has announced the inauguration of the first phase of the Sports Boulevard project in Riyadh, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA).
The first phase of this landmark project includes 5 key destinations: Wadi Hanifah, the Promenade, the section at the intersection of Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Road and Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Al-Awwal Road, the Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University internal loop and the first phase of Sands Sports Park.
Discover exceptional destinations of sports and adventure at the #Sports_Boulevard project, where diverse pathways and world-class facilities await 🚴🏻♂️🏃🏻♂️ pic.twitter.com/iqadRs92Ce
— Sports Boulevard (@SportsBlvdEn) February 26, 2025
This marks an overall progress of 40%, with the total completed length of the project reaching 83 kilometers. The opening of the first phase of Sports Boulevard project is a key milestone in Riyadh’s transformative projects.
The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, launched the Sports Boulevard project on March 19, 2019. The project continues to receive the attention and support of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The groundbreaking project aims to boost Riyadh’s global ranking and transform it into one of the world’s most liveable cities. This helps in achieving the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 by promoting physical, mental, and social wellbeing, in addition to fostering a vibrant community where residents and visitors can enjoy a high quality of life, a healthy lifestyle, and an inviting environment.
The project’s five destinations include walking trails, cycling and equestrian trails, lush green spaces, children’s playgrounds, as well as designated rest areas. These destinations will be open to visitors from Thursday, February 27, 2025.
