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The
man-made
lake
is
owned
by
the
Park
Lake
Company
Inc.,
whose
founders
are
two
school
buddies,
who
got
their
inspiration
from
the
old
Yarkon
boating
company
that
existed
from
1938
to
the
late
1960’s,
and
ran
an
extensive
boat
rental
and
river
sailing
operation
that
peaked
during
the
1950’s,
owning
160
rowing
boats
and
18
big
River
cruise
ships.
During
this
period,
the
Yarkon
river
has
witnessed
countless
marriage
proposals
and
romantic
moments.
the
history
surrounding
the
Yarkon
river
is
quite
expansive,
including
famous
battles
and
cultural
events
the
we
will
be
more
than
happy
to
tell
you
all
about
in
our
guided
tour.
Unfortunately,
the
vibrant
River
boating
culture
gradually
ceased
by
the
1980’s
due
to
increasing
pollution
of
the
River,
until
the
Yarkon
river
authority
was
founded
in
order
to
solve
the
environmental
damages
and
stop
the
polluting
activity.
Thanks
to
extensive
efforts,
the
ecological
environment
was
rehabilitated
and
the
river
could
one
again
be
used
by
the
public.
The
penetration
of
the
Mediterranean
Sea
water
into
the
River
brought
forth
the
existence
of
a
unique
ecological
habitat,
containing
both
salt
and
fresh
water
fish
(such
as
tilapia)
along
with
mixed
vegetation
and
other
kinds
of
fauna.
The
first
pedal
boats
were
brought
from
Belgium
in
1984,
with
engine
boats
being
added
in
1986.
The
lake
is
also
home
to
different
kinds
of
fish,
including
Tilapia,
Silver
Arp
And
Carp.
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