With kids
Ashdod with kids: the stream, the parks and the beach
A family day in the north and centre of the city: boats on the Lachish stream, two big parks with playgrounds, and the Lido beach. Most stops are free; the boats and the skatepark have set hours.
The plan
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10:00
Boats on the Lachish stream
For kids
First boat 10:00; half-hour rides in two-person boats, priced per boat (NIS 50 residents, NIS 60 others); from age 1.
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11:00
Lachish Park
Parks & playgrounds
The 650-dunam park along the south bank of the stream, next to the boat dock.
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12:00
Pirate Park
For kids
Themed playground park about 0.5 km east of Lachish Park.
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13:30
Lunch in Ashdod Yam Park
Kosher restaurants & cafés
Café inside Ashdod Yam Park, about 2.5 km south-west by car or bus.
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14:30
Ashdod Yam Park
Parks & playgrounds
Playgrounds, including equipment for children with disabilities, an 11-dunam lake and a high lookout; open 07:00-23:00.
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15:00
Skatepark and pump track
Sport & pools
Opens 15:00 Sun-Thu (09:00 Fri-Sat). Skateboards Sun/Tue/Thu/Sat, scooters Mon/Wed/Fri.
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16:30
Lido beach
Beaches
About 1.5 km north along the promenade. The 2026 bathing season ends on 10 October; after that, swim only where winter lifeguard stations are open.
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Source
- visit.ashdod.muni.il (opens in a new tab)
- ashdod.muni.il (opens in a new tab)
- ashdod.muni.il (opens in a new tab)
Opening hours and prices change: check each place before you set out.
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