Kowloon Park
In the 1830s, some westerners found that Victoria Harbour was an ideal anchorage place for vessels. At that time, the site of the later Kowloon Park was an important military base over-looking the Harbour. In 1861, the British occupied Kowloon peninsula and named the base as Whitfield Barracks.
Kowloon Park was officially opened on 24 June 1970 by the then Governor, Sir David Trench. In 1989, the park was redeveloped at a cost of $300 million, which was funded by the then Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club.
The park has a total area of 13.47 hectares, offering a full range of active and passive recreational facilities to the public. Due to topographical and other site constraints, the northern part of Kowloon Park is selected for active recreational area whereas the passive amenities area is mainly in the south.
With a games hall, swimming pool and an open-air Sculpture Walk, Kowloon Park is a tranquil oasis in Tsim Sha Tsui, one of Hong Kong’s busiest shopping and dining areas. The park is a popular getaway any day of the week. Be sure to check out the birds that wade and drink in the many landscaped pools. You’ll find everything from local sparrows to exotic imported flamingos.
Facilities:
- Indoor Facilities:
Kowloon Park Swimming Pool
Kowloon Park Sports Centre
- Outdoor Facilities:
Mini-Soccer Pitch
Fitness Trail
Children’s Playground
Discovery Playground
Maze Garden
Sculpture Walk and Sculpture Garden
Colour Garden
Chinese Garden
Roof Gardens
Piazza
Loggia
Viewing Cone
Conservation Corner
Bird Lake
Aviary
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