Sha Tin Park

Sha Tin Park
Chinese 沙田公園
Sha Tin Central Park
Chinese 沙田中央公園
Sha Tin Park
North Garden
Lawn

Sha Tin Park (Chinese: 沙田公園), formerly known as Sha Tin Central Park (Chinese: 沙田中央公園), is a park at 2 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong. It is situated along the Shing Mun River in the new town of Sha Tin, next to the New Town Plaza and the Sha Tin Town Hall.

The park occupies 8.05 hectares (19.89 acres) of land, and is managed by Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The opening hours are from 6:30 am to 11:00 pm.

History

The Park was opened on 24 August 1988. It was then named as Sha Tin Central Park.

Facilities

There are Main Plaza, Amphitheatre, South Garden, North Garden, Artists' Corner, Walled Garden, Verandah, Azalea Garden, Scented Garden, Children Playgrounds (in both South Garden and North Garden), Light Refreshment Kiosks and Birds Conservation Area in the park.

In the Scented Garden, Michelia figo and Osmanthus fragrans are planted.

Artists' Corner is an open area for the artists exhibiting, displaying, sharing and selling their personal products with the public on every Saturdays, Sundays, and Public Holidays. There is a Wedding Garden in the Artists' Corner.

See also

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Coordinates: 22°22′48″N 114°11′25″E / 22.3800°N 114.1903°E / 22.3800; 114.1903

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