Park
Friendship Park (Sheger Park)
City park with a lake, a fountain and an amphitheatre, opposite the Sheraton Addis
- Entry fee
- ETB 150 per person, ETB 200 per car (2026)
- Area
- Kazanchis
Friendship Park, also called Sheger Park, is a city park with a lake and an amphitheatre next to Unity Park. Entry is ETB 150 per person.
Good for
- Families
- Groups
- Visitors
- Opened on 10 September 2020
- Entry ETB 150 per person, ETB 200 per car (2026)
- Artificial lake and a fountain with lights at night
- Central amphitheatre for events and graduations
- Main entrance faces the Sheraton Addis
Facilities
- Parking
- Cafe on site
Friendship Park is in the centre of Addis Ababa, next to Unity Park. People also call it Sheger Park. It opened on 10 September 2020. It was the first project of the Beautifying Sheger programme.
What to expect
The park has an artificial lake, a fountain with lights at night, flower gardens and a square for events. The central amphitheatre holds graduations, national celebrations, weddings and cultural events. Six business centres operate in the park. Most of them are cafes and food outlets. Small kiosks sell snacks, coffee and souvenirs.
More than 500 people visit on an average day. In 2022 the park helped Addis Ababa win a place in the C40 Cities climate project awards.
Entry fee
Entry costs ETB 150 per person in 2026. A car costs ETB 200. The price is the same for residents and visitors. Children and students get a discount.
Getting there
The main entrance faces the Sheraton Addis hotel. Unity Park and the Ethiopian Science Museum are close, so you can visit them on the same day.
Good to know
Go late in the afternoon to see the fountain lights.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is the entry fee at Friendship Park?
Entry costs ETB 150 per person in 2026. A car costs ETB 200. Children and students get a discount.
Is Friendship Park the same as Sheger Park?
Yes. Friendship Park and Sheger Park are two names for the same park next to Unity Park.
Where is the entrance to Friendship Park?
The main entrance faces the Sheraton Addis hotel.
Sources
Profile last reviewed November 12, 2026.
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