Sha Tin Park
Sha Tin Park | |
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沙田公園 | |
Location | 2 Yuen Wo Road, Sha Tin, Hong Kong |
Area | 8.05 hectares (19.9 acres) |
Opened | 24 August 1988 |
Owned by | Hong Kong Government |
Managed by | Leisure and Cultural Services Department |
Sha Tin Park | |
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Hanyu Pinyin | Shātián Zhōngyāng Gōngyuán |
Yue: Cantonese | |
Yale Romanization | Sāa tìhn jūng yēung gūng yún |
Jyutping | Saa1 tin4 zung1 joeng1 gung1 jyun2 |
Sha Tin Park, formerly known as Sha Tin Central Park, 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, Sha Tin Town Hall, and Sha Tin Public Library.
The park occupies 8.05
History
Most of the land that the park occupies was reclaimed from Tide Cove during the construction of the Sha Tin New Town, though some of the land existed beforehand and was previously occupied by the Sha Tin Airfield, a military air base.
While the park was under construction, a "sneak preview" was provided to the public as it was temporarily opened from 14 to 17 March 1987 for the Hong Kong Flower Show.[1]
The park was opened on 24 August 1988.[2] It was then named as Sha Tin Central Park. It was built and administered by the Regional Council.
Shortly following the
Facilities
Facilities include the Main
In the Scented Garden,
Artists' Corner is an open area for the artists exhibiting, displaying, sharing, and selling their personal products with the public every Saturday, Sunday, and Public holiday. There is a Wedding Garden in the Artists' Corner.
See also
References
- ^ "Flower show in new park". South China Morning Post. 12 March 1987. p. 16.
- ^ "History/Background". Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
- ^ Tang, John (30 June 1989). "Sha Tin will have statue for 16 days". South China Morning Post. p. 11.
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Eamonn (4 July 1989). "Warm welcome for Goddess of Democracy statue". South China Morning Post. p. 8.
- ^ Li, Angela (30 May 1997). "Bid to exhibit sculpture in Sha Tin park voted down". South China Morning Post. p. 6.