(Seasonal Highlights) Hong Ning Road Park

Hong Ning Road Park is a public park in Kwun Tong, Kowloon. It is divided into two phases where phase 1 consists of numerous, modern sports facilities and phase 2 comprises of a traditional Chinese-style garden with a waterfall, pavilions and ponds.

Phase 1 is located on the east side, along Hong Ning Road, whilst the adjacent phase 2 stretches to the west to Hip Wo Street.

Hong Ning Road Park is a public park in Kwun Tong, Kowloon. It is divided into two phases where phase 1 consists of numerous, modern sports facilities and phase 2 comprises of a traditional Chinese-style garden with a waterfall, pavilions and ponds.<br><br>Phase 1 is located on the east side, along Hong Ning Road, whilst the adjacent phase 2 stretches to the west to Hip Wo Street.
Bonsai and angular-shaped rocks adorn the pavilion and delicately enhance the style of the traditional Chinese garden.
The Chinese garden represents a natural landscape amongst the housing estates in Kwun Tong, providing the neighbourhood and visitors with a green respite from the bustling city life.
The crimson red colonnades serve as a sheltered pathway that connects the park. Visitors can also sit on the edge to enjoy the surrounding scenery in the shade.
The granite table and chairs harmoniously blend into the garden and providing opportunities for locals to socialise and play chess.
A moon gate with a curved roof near the entrance frames the view of the lush landscape in the park.
The park offers a peaceful escape for the nearby residents and space to linger and play.
Phase 1 of Hong Ning Road Park comprises two major areas: the lower area that includes change rooms, park offices, formal sports facilities, jogging paths and ball courts; and the upper area on the reservoir deck that comprises a large playground and open informal play area.<br><br>Given the large level difference the two areas are linked by stairway / elevator and bridge structure that sensitively links the two the sites.
A variety of colourful playground facilities offers contrasting visual impact to the playground and benefits children’s physical development by challenging their physical abilities, such as crawling, climbing and balancing.
Mist emitters strategically located at different positions in the park help cool the space and provide interesting visual effects.
The bamboo screen curtains off unwanted views and enhances the sense of enclosure in the area whilst maintaining good air ventilation.
Renewable energy features such as lamp posts integrated with wind turbines and solar panels feeds sustainable energy to the park’s facilities, promoting the use of cleaner energy.
Bamboo-themed rain shelters offer ample shade for visitors and echoes with the bamboo fence at the park boundary.
Hong Ning Road Park provides a range of sports facilities within a matured, parkland environment.
The upper and lower levels of Phase 1 of the Park are linked by a very attractive bridge structure.
<i>Bauhinia</i> × <i>blakeana</i> blooms beautifully in the park and brightens up the surrounding area with a profusion of pink flowers.
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