PM Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew Inaugurates 5.7-Hectare Addis Sports Park
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and First Lady Zinash Tayachew officially inaugurated the Addis Sports Park today, marking a significant milestone in the city’s corridor development and urban renewal journey. Spanning 5.7 hectares, this comprehensive project integrates elite sports infrastructure including an Olympic-standard swimming pool, professional-grade football, basketball, handball, and tennis courts, an 800-meter running track, and modern indoor and outdoor gyms with essential community services. The development is designed to be inclusive of all age groups, featuring dedicated children’s playgrounds, age-appropriate swimming pools, sand-based football and handball pitches, and a wellness Centre. A centerpiece of the park is the dedicated honorary statues of 15 Ethiopian Olympic gold medalists, immortalizing their legacy to inspire future generations of athletes. Beyond its athletic facilities, the project encompasses a 3,000-capacity plaza with restaurants and cafes, a two-level basement parking facility for 300 vehicles, and 105 commercial shops specifically built for community members relocated during the development process.
Integrated with the riverside green development project, this park serves as a prime example of modern, multifunctional urban planning that empowers residents through both recreation and economic inclusion. This is the face of the New Ethiopia, that envision and deliver!
