Located in the southern uplands and valleys on Hong Kong Island, Aberdeen Country Park 香港仔郊野公園 is…read moreone of the oldest country park designated in 1977. This 423 hectare country park is full of nature and ecological resources. I have participated in hike trails several times and the terrain is rugged as the elevation rises but it is scenic beautiful. It provides spectacular elevated views of Victoria Peak and Aberdeen Upper Reservoir and Aberdeen Lower Reservoir. It provides a place to ponder thoughts and personal reflection in meditation for mental health with day hikes and strolls as a time-out from this volatile world. Serene. Phlegmatic disposition is the result achieved. Recluse time for one to recharge. Note: Accessible to the physically disabled. Wear sneakers or hiking boots, bring sunscreen, sunglasses, and a camera. A parking lot is available on the site's grounds. http://www.afcd.gov.hk/english/country/cou_vis/cou_vis_cou/cou_vis_cou_abe/cou_vis_cou_abe.html

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.

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!

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.

This park isn't particularly pretty, but it's where my pup enjoys a social hour with his furry…read morefriends either in the mornings or after I finish work. Because water is only available in the neighboring playground area, I usually bring a backpack stocked with water, a portable water bowl, and mosquito repellant spray. You're going to need that mosquito repellant! They're crazy bite-y in this park, so I suggest going with maximum DEET. And maybe layer that with a repellant bracelet. And anklet. And reapply that spray! In the early days before I wised up about using protection - mosquito repellant - I once counted 60+ bites between both of my legs. Nightmare! Sasha (my dog) is quite social and loves chasing his new friends around, playing ball, and socializing. I've also made some human friends that I look forward to seeing on weekdays! On the weekends we tend to go somewhere much nicer - like Stanley, Shek O or even Cyperport. You may not find much grass here, but your dog will enjoy the park nevertheless!

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).

The Wong Nai Chung Reservoir Park is pretty much what the name describes: it is a public park…read morecentered on a reservoir in Wong Nai Chung Gap. It's quite easy to get to, as there is a bus stop just down the hill served by busses from both the Wan Chai side and Stanley side of the island. The reservoir itself is fairly small but perfect bot a paddle boat ride. Just remember your mosquito repellant! You can also walk out over the dam side of the reservoir, which has a great view down towards Aberdeen and is part of several trails in the area. The site also has some WWII relics nearby along the trails, if you're into seeing that sort of thing. There's a snack shop at the boat rental location if you're hungry but selection is limited so your own picnic might be nicer!

Ap Lei Chau is still one of those places with a sleepy-town vibe (but with the recent opening of…read morethe MTR, who knows how long that'll last), so it's no surprise that there are dedicated areas for people to walk around and relax--a rarity in Hong Kong. The use of the word 'park' for this place is somewhat misleading, as you won't find open fields of grass here. Nevertheless, there are recreational and fitness facilities located within the space. The main attraction is a "Wind Tower" shaped like a fishing junk--a little homage to the history of Ap Lei Chau, which started as a fishing village. There's a viewing platform at the top of the tower, which allows for great views of the Aberdeen typhoon shelter. At night, the tower lights up, although I've never really understood why this was necessary. The park is open 24/7, so make use of the jogging trail, or just sit out and enjoy views of the harbour.

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.