Fustat Park (Cairo) in Cairo, Cairo: Hours, Facilities and Family Guide
Parks, beaches and nature in Cairo, Cairo
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Fustat Park is a spacious, affordable family park with plenty for children to do. The colourful train and play areas are the main draws, and the green spaces are ideal for a picnic. Expect a lively local atmosphere and a park that is improving as part of a major development project.
What is Fustat Park (Cairo)?
Fustat Park is a well-known public park in the Misr al-Qadima district of Cairo, near the Amr ibn al-As Mosque. It covers a vast area with extensive green spaces, rare flowers, dedicated children’s play areas, a running track and a cycling path. A colourful train runs through the park, and there are seating areas and restaurants. It is considered an ideal family destination and is especially popular during Ramadan for its spiritual atmosphere. The park is currently being developed as part of the larger Fustat Hills Gardens project, which will add heritage, cultural, recreational and commercial zones.
Public park; no conservation component
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Is it right for your child's age?
| Age group | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| 0–2 years | Good | Gentle play areas. |
| 3–5 years | Excellent | Core age range for play areas and train. |
| 6–9 years | Very good | Play equipment and train. |
| 10–12 years | Good | Running and cycling paths. |
| 13+ years | Fair | Relaxed park visit. |
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Key details
- Address
- Misr al-Qadima, Cairo, Egypt, Cairo
What if...?
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Is entry free?
It is low-cost; confirm current rates at the gate.
Is there a train?
Yes, a colourful train tours the park.
Family essentials
- Suitable age bands
- 0–2 years
- 3–5 years
- 6–9 years
- 10–12 years
- 13+ years
- Toddler suitability
- Yes, play areas
- Minimum age
- 0
- Facilities
- Play areas
- train
- running track
- Access and parking
- Paved access
- Safety notes
Supervise children on play equipment
Tickets and costs
- Ages that pay the child rate
- All ages
- Toddler age band
- Yes
- Ticket notes
Low-cost entry; confirm current rates at the gate.
- Parking
- Free
- Free entry rules
- No
- Extra costs (activities, rentals, food)
Children’s play areas, colourful train, running track, cycling path
- Food and drink per person (estimate)
- Free
- Return transport (estimate, flat)
- Free
- Transport estimate note
- In Misr al-Qadima, near the Amr ibn al-As Mosque; signed
- Prices last checked
- Entry and facilities cross-checked with Egypt State Information Service and Youm7, October 2026
Plan your visit
- Best time to visit
- Morning or late afternoon
- Busiest times
- Weekends and Ramadan evenings
- How to get there
Misr al-Qadima, Cairo; signed
- By car
- Yes, parking available
- Uber / Bolt estimate
- Uber or Careem
- Public transport
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Paved and grass paths.
Paved main paths.
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A large public park in Misr al-Qadima, Cairo, with children’s play areas, a colourful train and running paths.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Fustat Park (Cairo) suitable for toddlers and young children?
- Minimum age: 0. Supervise children on play equipment
- Is Fustat Park (Cairo) accessible, and is there parking?
- Access and parking: Paved access.
- What is the best time to visit Fustat Park (Cairo)?
- Morning or late afternoon. It is busiest Weekends and Ramadan evenings.
- How do you get to Fustat Park (Cairo)?
- Yes, parking available. Ride-hailing: Uber or Careem. Public transport: Not practical Misr al-Qadima, Cairo; signed
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