Hamle 19 Public Park

Hamle 19 Public Park is a city park in the north of Addis Ababa, on the road from Sidist Kilo to Entoto. It is one of the older public parks of the city. Hamle 19 is a date in the Ethiopian calendar.

What to expect

The park is on a slope under tall trees. Stone and brick paths go between hedges, lawns and beds of shrubs. Stone water channels run down the slope. The trees make the park cool, also at midday.

For children

The park has a playground with slides. Families use the lawns for picnics, and the park is a place for a child's birthday party.

Who runs it

The Public Recreation and Parks Management Corporation of the city runs the park. In February 2023 the corporation planned a tender to give the park to a private operator.

Getting there

The park is north of Sidist Kilo, on the way to Shiro Meda and Entoto. Minibuses from Arat Kilo and Sidist Kilo to Shiro Meda pass the gate.

Good to know

The park has public toilets. Bring your own food and water. Combine a visit with Entoto Park or with the museums at Sidist Kilo.