I am so thankful for dog parks in Hong Kong. They come few and far between. When I came about Yau…read moreTsim Mong Pet Garden, I thought it was a dream! Its very rare that you are allowed to let your dog off their leads in Hong Kong without the fear of them running off. This dog run is fully covered for that very reason. A lot of locals in the area will bring their friendly furry friends here for a little exercise every day/night. If you come often enough, it won't be long before you start having conversations with the people (and dogs) that come the same time as you. Everyone is very friendly, and for the dogs that are a bit more rough not he edges, there is a fenced area within this park for you. The regulars are very good at cleaning up after their dogs. For those that come once a month, not so much. The best time to come would be before dusk so there are no surprises or chances of you stepping into a pile of literal crap. The space is cleaned every morning by government workers and the they do a good job. Of course, they do the best they can because in the end, its a dog park. There will be urine smells and poop the usual smell that comes with having 100s of dogs visit daily. There are actual sandpits for dogs to do their business, but not all dogs go there. Some dogs just like grass better? lol They also have some portable toilets available inside that park. The park closes promptly at midnight. The lights go out and the people come by to kick you out and lock up for the night. Next day, repeat. =)

So happy to have a clean pet park nearby. It is well maintained - grass are cut, ground is swept,…read moreand the trash is collected on a regular basis. The place doesn't stink, and it's large enough for many dogs to play around. Minus 1 star for those irresponsible owners who don't pick up after their dogs.

What a wonderful place to spend a leisurely sunny afternoon! Especially if you're a dog owner, as…read morethere's a huge expanse of plush grass for your pup to roll around on. I don't think I've seen my dog smile so much since we moved to Hong Kong! A few pointers to get the maximum satisfaction from your visit: - Bring a soft-case cooler stocked with water, some snacks, a frisbee or ball, and an old blanket/towel - Choose a spot under the trees in the shade - Apply bug spray liberally and often - The grass definitely needed cutting (it was a bit wild!), so keep this in mind if you deal with grass allergies A cab ride from Happy Valley set me back about 90 HKD, and was well worth it for a relaxing afternoon spent in greenery whilst taking in the waterfront. Please be a responsible pet owner, and pick up after your dog so we can keep bringing our furry friends!

This is my favorite park and I am biased because I live by it and grew up with it. It is not a…read moregreenery based type of park although it has a lot of walkways with trees and stuff surrounding. This park has basketball courts, public exercising equipment, fountains, large spaces where people can gather to do morning exercises, and a big lot where it hosts a lot of shows. Every so often there is something happenin including flower shows, food stalls during CNY, displays etc. This time it has panda displays with the 75th year of CCP.

Once again, I do sort of wonder how long this park will retain its name, though the suggestion is…read morethat maybe it will change in about thirty years time, that is in 2050 when apparently Hong Kong's automomous status will be reassessed. However, this park is basically the park where you will find one of those ubiquitous objects that are scattered all across the former British Empire, and that is the statue of Queen Victoria. Once again, I'm not entirely sure how long this statue will remain since I suspect that there will be a time when places will want to move on from their past.

I am generally very keen on parks, regardless of their size. It's always great to have a little…read morepatch of green in the city, a little away from the bustling city. This is the case for Wan Chai Park, less known and frequented than other bigger ones like Victoria Park, for example. It's a minute away from Wan Chai wet market yet it took me a while to discover it. But now that I know about it, it's become my fav green spot. It's got a little bit of everything: a pond, a big soccer pitch, an elderly training area (how cool is that?!), children's playground it's well sheltered and there is quite a lot of seating space (both benches and fences). On weekdays it's mainly old people and young guys who you can find there, especially the latter, playing soccer. On weekends it's full of kids. It's easy to find a good shadow that makes staying at the park pleasant...on a warm Sunday afternoon I went there to read trying to avoid other busy parks...and I found a quiet spot, actually close to the playground area. And the huge trees made for a great roof! Sometimes I go there without a book, just to chill out, and sit around the pond...so relaxing! Its locations is great for me but it's a little hidden: you can access both from Cross Lane or Queen's Road East (and climb down the stairs from there).

Wonderful park with different decor for each entrance on the Nathan side. Love it with the…read moreanimated characters...and painting on the floor. Well maintained and couple or several water fountains. We just walked through but felt safe plus felt not in a city rather in a fun relaxing atmosphere vibe. And it is right in the middle of a busiest street in HK.

A beautiful, well-maintained park with multiple geyser water fountains, lush foliage, sculptures,…read moreand lots of places for sitting and enjoying the ambiance. There's even a hedge maze and avenue of HK comics. It's well lit at night, safe and clean. Excellent place to visit or just walk around.

Hong Kong Park / Admiralty (Hong Kong) -- For the swarms of tourists that trundle down from…read moreVictoria Peak, I am amazed how just a few actually entered this bucolic park when they get off the tram. Jamie W and I were pretty much the only ones who walked into the park, which was totally fine by us. I was surprised to find out it was only built in 1991 because it felt well established as an urban oasis. Because it's on a hillside, the landscape is scrupulously terraced connected by leisurely paths festooned with flowers. The central pond was quite a draw for serious photographers with huge lotus plants, turtles sunning themselves on the rocks, and colorful schools of koi converging on the shoreline. Do yourself a favor and take twenty minutes to step away from the dim sum table and enjoy the nature. RELATED - Exploring Hong Kong? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AGgadg

This is an awesome park with very cool attractions, nice water exhibits/gardens, and a tea ware…read moremuseum. Also HK has the most adorable trash cans ever, which are on full display in this park. Was t able to check out the areas near the mountain or higher up but will do so next time. Highly recommended!

On week days I don't spend much time wandering around the streets (especially with this hot and…read morehumid weather...) but I devote some time to walk around on the weekends. A few months ago I used to go to New Territories and look for big opened spaces, like organic farms and the like, but I've realized there are still so many little spots to be discovered not so far from home. Wan Chai is full of surprises, whether it's that little boutique at a corner that you had missed every time you walked past, that lovely coffee shop that has a cozy terrace at the back, that health store, that park, that...oh, what's that? Looks like a playground. Famed Ship Street really has a little bit of everything: super hype bars and restaurants with J Senses at the forefront, exclusive J Residence, a couple of small holes in the wall that serve juices and sandwiches and, yeah, a playground named after the street. What's special about it? Basically, that you don't expect it there. It's always great to find a little space that few people go to and take a rest from the bustle around. It's just a playground, but I love the fact that it's laid across three levels: on the first there is a plot for children, on the second there's just an opened area and the third is a shaded area, small and not populated with flowers or green precisely, but there's a sitting area. Right now some workings are taking place around and it may not be as quite as it usually is but I love this spot to read or simply to take a break from my weekend tours around Wan Chai.