The location of Sorkheh Hesar Forest Park is geographically in the east of Tehran and the southeast of District 13 of Tehran. In the upstream plan, specifically in the “Comprehensive Plan of Tehran,” this area has been considered as part of the eastern basin of Tehran’s urban development until 2017. Based on the documents and programs defined for Tehran, the eastern basin plays an industrial role, and in this regard, District 13, relying on existing industrial elements, its strategic location (situated at the city’s entry and exit points), and its environmental capabilities (Sorkheh Hesar Forest Park), will have both urban and suburban functional roles. Sorkheh Hesar Park, as a public recreational area with limited facilities, is located in the lands known as Sorkheh Hesar in eastern Tehran.

From a biophysical perspective, Sorkheh Hesar Forest Park is situated between the Tehran plain and the local highlands of eastern Tehran. Its location between the Sorkheh Hesar highlands and the northern mountains of Tehran has turned the park into a gateway to the eastern entrance of Tehran. This topographic feature, to some extent, acts as a protective barrier for Sorkheh Hesar Park against the expansion of Tehran. The area and scope of the Sorkheh Hesar Forest Park project cover 547.84 hectares, bounded on the west by the edge of Shahid Duran Highway to Do Kuhah, on the north by the edge of Shahid Yasini Highway, on the east by the entrance ramp of the East Terminal from Shahid Yasini Highway, and on the south by the Sorkheh Hesar Protected Area (Sorkheh Hesar National Park).

After examining the current environmental, infrastructural, and economic issues, and considering the proposed projects in the Sorkheh Hesar Forest Park utilization report, 26 projects were ultimately proposed to develop the park and utilize its potential. Investment packages were prepared for each of these projects. Given the context and setting of Sorkheh Hesar Forest Park, there is a need to define land uses that enhance dynamism (for active conservation of the park) and increase tourism (to achieve the goals of Sorkheh Hesar Forest Park). This should be done using lightweight structures with an environmentally friendly approach, minimizing interference with nature and landforms, and maximizing compatibility with the existing conditions while preserving all valuable trees and vegetation.

It is important to note that to prevent environmental pollution and its broader impacts, such as climate change, it is essential to focus on principles of sustainable architecture and the use of environmentally friendly materials as key design approaches for the park.