Tung Chau Street Park (Chinese: 通州街公園) is an urban public park in Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong, around the Nam Cheong Estate. It was built as a joint venture between the Urban Council and the Housing Department.[1] The park opened on 29 October 1989 and occupies 5.5 hectares (14 acres).[1] It is across the street from Nam Cheong Park, another sizable park.

Tung Chau Street Park
通州街公園
Abandoned fountain in Park Plaza in April 2017
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LocationSham Shui Po, Kowloon
Area5.5 hectares
Opened29 October 1989; 35 years ago (1989-10-29)
Operated byLeisure and Cultural Services Department
Public transit accessNam Cheong station (250 m)
Children's playground in April 2017

History

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The Urban Council held a formal opening ceremony at the park on 21 April 1990, attended by urban councillors Tong Kam-biu and Ronnie Wong.

Features

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  • Basketball courts (2)
  • Central piazza
  • Children's play area
  • Football pitch (5-a-side)
  • Indoor games hall
    • Activity room
    • Squash courts (5)
  • Mini football pitch
  • Ornamental lake
  • Tennis courts (5)
  • Toilets and showers

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Proposed Creation of Posts for the Tung Chau Street Park in the Recreation and Amenities Section, Sham Shui Po District. Urban Council. 3 October 1989.
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