Kowloon Park, Hong Kong

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Nice public park in mid kowloon, and by Nathan road.
the park has several swimming pools where you can enter by paying HK$19. The swiming pools are open from 6:30 till 10 pm.
The park has tennis courts, and walking and setting areas.
It has countdown to the Pejing Olympic games

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If you want to have some time out from the hustle and bustle around you, then Kowloon Park is a good option to consider.
Kowloon Park is as the name suggests, in the Kowloon area of Hong Kong, and to be more specific in Tsim Sha Tsui.

The park also contains a Aquatics Centre with 4 heated swimming pools, so a good option to go for a quick dip if the Hong Kong Heat gets a bit much for you.

If you walk further along the park there is an aviary that is very nice to see, as there are a large variety of birds that you can go and look at.

Its amazing in the sense that what was once the site of a major British military base, Kowloon Park has become a recreational area for residents and visitors now. Its one of the most visited sites in Hong Kong and its important to have such a green lung space bang in the busiest areas, especially for Hong Kong, where space to spread out is often a problem.

The park offers tons of fun for young and old alike. It’s covered with lots trees, features beautiful gardens, boasts plenty of paved sidewalks for walking or jogging, and there’s a large area for concerts and special events.

Its amazing in the sense that what was once the site of a major British military base, Kowloon Park has become a recreational area for residents and visitors now. Its one of the most visited sites in Hong Kong and its important to have such a green lung space bang in the busiest areas, especially for Hong Kong, where space to spread out is often a problem.

The park offers tons of fun for young and old alike. It’s covered with lots trees, features beautiful gardens, boasts plenty of paved sidewalks for walking or jogging, and there’s a large area for concerts and special events.

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In the center of Tsim Sha Tsui right on Nathan Road there is Kowloong Park with a Chinese Garden, playgrounds, a big swimming pool andmany corners and areas , where people meet to do their Taiji, meditation or just have a rest.

First 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.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.

There is also a nice aviary with rare birds. On sundays you can watch KungFu in Kung Fu Corner.

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This large 33 acre (13.47 hectare) park is a breath of (well I was going to say) fresh air in the middle of Kowloon. The park was formerly the site of Whitfield Camp barracks for the British with a battery along its western side until it was redeveloped in 1970. Today the park makes for a pleasant visit with a swimming pool, sports centre, children's playground, aviary, Chinese garden, bird lake and exhibition centre.

Open: 6am - midnight

This mosque is one of the four principal mosques in Hong Kong and is located along Nathan Road at the southern end of Kowloon Park. It was built in 1984 and is capable of accommodating up to approximately 2000 people.

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Surrounded by the fast pace, traffic and high-rise buildings of Kowloon is a real oasis - Kowloon Park.

There are many quiet places for a sit and unwind from the hectic shopping as well as pleasant walks beside numerous large ponds. My favourite is Bird Lake where many species of water birds can be seen. Another favourite is the Aviary where many types of parrots and other birds are kept in large aviaries with plenty of shaded spots for the humans to sit and watch the antics of the birds.

For the younger generation there is a discovery playground and the Castle of Unity.

For the sporting generation there is a swimming pool open 6.30am to 10.00pm, sports centre 7.00am to 11.00pm as well as fitness trail and plenty of walking tracks.

I particularly enjoyed the Chinese Garden where various groups can be seen practicing martial and other arts.

Also available a restaurant and what must be the worlds smallest McDonalds - it only sells soft serve ice cream cones

Check this web site for maps and other info - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kowloon_Park