{"id":762477,"date":"2025-09-29T11:14:09","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T11:14:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=762477"},"modified":"2025-09-30T06:48:54","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T06:48:54","slug":"finally-beiruts-sioufi-garden-is-open-once-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/762477\/finally-beiruts-sioufi-garden-is-open-once-again\/","title":{"rendered":"Finally! Beirut\u2019s Sioufi Garden Reopens"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>After a long wait, one of Beirut\u2019s most cherished public spaces is finally back. With many of the city\u2019s parks either closed or neglected, residents have had few safe and well-kept places to enjoy.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>Now, thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/lebanon.un.org\/en\/302384-handing-over-rehabilitation-sioufi-garden-and-jisr-el-wati-courts-beirut-lebanon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">efforts<\/a> of UNOPS, the German Embassy, the Beirut Council, and the Municipality of Beirut, Sioufi Garden has been fully restored and is ready to welcome visitors once again.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c328c303ccca515205dbe73a9be0d28b\" id=\"h-a-fresh-beautiful-space-for-everyone\"><strong>A Fresh, Beautiful Space for Everyone<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-3-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-762432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-3-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-3-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-3-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-3-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>The park now features restored pathways and terraces, neatly arranged trees and plants, and a dedicated skating area for visitors. Modern lighting and plenty of seating make it safe and comfortable, while a large playground, a fountain, and a pond with ducks add to the lively, family-friendly atmosphere.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-5-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-762444\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-5-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-5-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-5-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-5-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-5.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>Whether you\u2019re looking to relax with a book, get some exercise, enjoy a stroll, or let the kids play freely, there\u2019s a space here for everyone. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>The project made every corner of the park practical, safe, and enjoyable, turning Sioufi Garden into a space where families, friends, and individuals of all ages can spend time outdoors and connect with nature.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-4-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-762435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-4-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-4-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-4-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-4-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d76674fb4ec85fce277a7516b43f0ae7\" id=\"h-one-of-beirut-s-largest-parks\"><strong>One of Beirut\u2019s Largest Parks<\/strong><\/h3>    <p><\/p>    <p>Located in Achrafieh, Sioufi Garden spans roughly 20,000 square meters. Its name comes from the Sioufi district, which was historically home to furniture factories built in 1910. The factory owners would open the park to the public as a service to the community. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-2-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-762438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-2-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-2-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>After the recent restorations, Sioufi Garden is now reflecting that same spirit. Children can play freely, teens can skate, and adults can relax or take a peaceful stroll.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden--1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-762441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden--1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden--600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden--250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden--768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Strengthening-communities-through-collaboration-The-\ud83c\udde9\ud83c\uddea-Ambassador-visited-the-Sioufi-Garden-.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>    <p><\/p>    <p>Sioufi Garden has returned to the heart of Achrafieh as a vibrant green oasis. Restorations like these bring the community together and remind us how important public spaces are in Beirut.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><em><strong>All images courtesy of the German Embassy on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/germanyinlebanon\/?hl=en&amp;g=5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/761937\/jesuit-garden-is-buzzing-with-community-events-a-year-after-reopening\/\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"Jesuit Garden Is Buzzing With Community Events a Year After Reopening!\">                 <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__header\"                 style=\"background-color: #98CA3C;\">                 <h3>                     MORE LIKE THIS                <\/h3>             <\/div>             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__content\"                 style=\"background-color: #98CA3C1a;\">                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__image\">                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/MixCollage-19-Sep-2025-11-31-AM-74-250x141.jpg\" alt=\"Jesuit Garden Is Buzzing With Community Events a Year After Reopening!\" \/>                     <\/div>                                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__text\">                                                     <h2>Jesuit Garden Is Buzzing With Community Events a Year After Reopening!<\/h2>                                                                             <p>The public space is now buzzing with activity and community life. 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