Victoria Park
Hong Kong Island's biggest park serves many people & causes
Victoria Park, at 46 acres/19 hectares, is Hong Kong Island’s largest park, as well as its most plebian. In contrast, say, to Hong Kong Park and Kowloon Park, both former military barracks occupying higher ground and containing landscaped grounds, Victoria Park is flat, opened in 1957 on reclaimed land, and is used mainly for sports and special events.
It’s named after Queen Victoria, whose statue graces the park, and offers a wide range of recreational facilities, including indoor swimming pools, tennis courts, soccer fields, basketball courts, a jogging trail, fitness stations, a pool for model boats, and children’s playground, but my favorite is undoubtedly the pebble walking trail, with large pebbles that massage the bottom of your feet as you amble along.
It’s a popular gathering spot for a variety of groups, activities, events and causes, including tai chi, an annual spring flower show hosted by Hong Kong’s Leisure and Cultural Services Department, a New Year’s flower market, and a small arts and crafts fair held Sunday and holidays from 10am to 6pm.
1 Hing Fat St
Price: free
Swimming pool HK$17 adults Mon-Fri, HK$19 Sat-Sun & holidays; HK$8 and HK$9, respectively, for seniors, children and students
(852) 2890 5824
www.lcsd.gov.hk
MTR: Causeway Bay or Tin Hau