A lot of skaters love Morrison Hill Road Playground. Reason number one is that it's close to the…read more8FIVE2 shop. The good folks at 8FIVE2 bring professional skaters to this park to go at flip tricks and just have a good time. Reason number two is it's open for 24 hours daily. You can come here late at night and still find a lot of people skating. Reason number three is it's a multi-purpose park; inline skaters, BMX riders, and skateboarders alike can enjoy the park. What's not to like? This park used to be for cycling only but has since been renovated to accommodate different kinds of skaters. I have found longboarders also use this park because of the downhill loop track. The feeling of the rushing wind when you're going fast is just surreal. If you don't know what I mean, go and experience it for yourself or watch the documentary of San Diego's Slomo, an op-doc in conjuction with the New York Times. As a skateboarder, tricks are optional, as the downhill loop is fun enough for me. I haven't tried inline skating here but when I do buy a pair of rollerblades again, this is where I'll first bring them for a try. After that, I'll hit up the various waterfront promenades in the city. The ledges can also be used for sliding and grinding tricks. The easiest way to get to the park is via Oi Kwan Road situated near the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Helmets are compulsory for all sports activities.

Finding a quiet place surrounded by greenery is difficult to find in Hong Kong. The park has a…read moresoccer field, basketball courts, and tennis courts. Additionally there is plenty of benches to sit and relax. The park is relatively large if for Hong Kong but I wouldn't say this is a place that's suitable for running. I'm really glad that it is close to my office. I often come here to clear my mind and for a post lunch walk. I wish there was a natural grass area where you can sit down and have a picnic. Quarry Bay park is a nice reprieve from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong.

Good place to take your grandkids. There are many ticket games including a basketball game, roller…read morehockey, mini bowling, and skeeball. The prizes aren't too bad either: Rice cooker Clothing iron Video games Books Plush dolls The downsides are that the staff isn't too friendly and a lot of the machines are under maintenance/will straight up eat your coins.

I've always been to Southorn Playground at night, and most times to meet up with friends or to eat…read moremy take away dinner or snack over there. I've gone up the stands and chilled out. It's great to have an opened space like this in the middle of congested Wan Chai. The stands overlook the facilities (one football and four basketball courts plus a children playground) and this is its main use nowadays. However it's served as various uses throughout its history: a naval base, a night market...until the 80s when the Government decided to turn it into the sports facilities it is today. Fairs and sports competitions are held here and it has even been the venue for Adidas Streetball Challenge, a 6 days length basketball tournament. The crowd here is a mix of...all types: children and young guys playing sports, mums waiting for them, elderly playing games or doing some stretching, office workers having their lunch, loners observing the grounds from the stands. So you can actually say it's more than a sports center, it's a social space in the heart of Wan Chai that makes the district even more lively. It's opened daily from 6am to 11.30pm. And finally a little bit of general knowledge, so that you know what Southorn means and don't think it's misspelled: Southorn was a British officer serving as Colonial Secretary from 1925 to 1936 and the Playground was named after him in 1934. Though sports facilities are good, for me it serves as an alternative place to hang out with friends while staying away from the bustle around.

I have played basketball for almost 10 years. My cousin brought me to there yesterday and It's my…read morefirst time to play at here...It was crowded and i even couldn't play for 30 mins!! I am totally speechless because of the crowd. There are just too many people. And i am not going to play with my cousin again as he is trashy and wasted my time. Then we went to a restaurant nearby for dinner. I will not go here again definitely. BAD memory for this time!!!