Nice and clean square definitely worth the visit for tourist. If I’m not mistaken to be able to sit there or walk on the main square it’s around 20 birr (March 2025)

An incredible outdoor space here in Addis Ababa. It is impressively large.

The square use for government's supporters parade, religious festivals celebrations and also not frequently use to protest the ruling parties and other gov policies. After prime minister Abiy Ahemed took power, he innovate the square dramatically, built underground parking for more than 1000 vehicles, ground floor is suitable to ride bikes and skating. Restaurant and Caffè built at the edge to visitors. The site's clean and accessible for pedestrian wheelchair, the bathroom also suitable and clean. The light and big TV screens always on for advertising city administration and commercial use.

Beautifully done with a lot of parking and resting places. Restaurants and kids play areas available.

Meskel celebration was really good

Not only did the subterranean parking make a significant impact in terms of parking availability, but it also served as a model for other facilities in terms of how parking should be constructed. Morning and evening runners will not be able to enjoy the new one as much as they did before in terms of length; I believe the design didn't take it into account

I went Friday and Saturday. Friday they had a market, similar to a farmers market. They close in the evening but not sure what time. Saturday I checked out one of the many restaurants they have in the area. The food is fairly priced and delicious. Meskel square also has a great view. This time of year it was gorgeous.

It's a great place. If you run every step, you will run a marathon. At the day you have to pay 30Birr. At night the place is closed.