Kowloon Park

Kowloon Park|Introduction
Kowloon Park|Opening Hours & Admission
Kowloon Park|Getting Here
Kowloon Park|Park Map
Kowloon Park|Facilities
Kowloon Park|Animals & Plants
Kowloon Park|Contact Information

Kowloon Park|Introduction

During the 1830s, Victoria Harbour emerged as a favored anchorage spot for Westerners. Meanwhile, the area that would later become Kowloon Park served as a significant military base overlooking the harbor. In 1861, the British took control of the Kowloon peninsula and designated the base as Whitfield Barracks.

Kowloon Park was officially opened on June 24, 1970, by Sir David Trench, the then Governor. In 1989, the park underwent redevelopment, funded by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club at a cost of $300 million.

Covering a total area of 13.3 hectares, Kowloon Park offers a wide range of recreational facilities for public use. Due to factors such as topography and site limitations, the northern part of the park is dedicated to active recreational activities, while the southern area focuses on passive amenities.

Kowloon Park|Opening Hours & Admission

Admission: Free (expect Sports Centre and Swimming Pool)

Kowloon Park|Getting Here

• Address:Kowloon Park 22 Austin Road
• MTR:
  Tsim Sha Tsui Station, Exit A1
  Jordan Station, Exit C1
  Austin Station, Exit F
• Bus:
  • KMB: 1, 1A, 2, , 6, 7, 9, 13X, 26, 35A, 41A, 81C, 87D, 98D, 98P, 117R, 208, 219X, 224X, 234X, 259B,
    260X, 268B, 269B, 281A, 296D, N216, N241, N271, N281,N213, N283, N287, N41X, 213X, 270A, 270S, 271
  • Citybus: A21, N21, N21A, 973, 117R, N796

Kowloon Park|Park Map

Kowloon Park|Facilities

Outdoor Facilities:

• Mini-Soccer Pitch
• Fitness Trail
• Children’s Playground
• Discovery Playground
• Maze Garden
• Sculpture Walk and Sculpture Garden
• Colour Garden
• Chinese Garden
• Roof Gardens
• Piazza
• Loggia
• Viewing Cone
• Conservation Corner
• Bird Lake
• Aviary
• Men’s and ladies’ toilets
• Fee-charging car park with 18 park spaces (including 2 designated accessible parking
  spaces)
• Barrier Free Facilities: Accessible Toilet, Tactile Guide Path, Braille Directory Map/Floor Plan

Indoor Facilities:

• Kowloon Park Swimming Pool
  • It was opened on September 12, 1989. It occupies an area of 3 hectares that can accommodate a maximum of 1,433 swimmers.
  • Opening Hours: 6:30 am to 12 nn; 1 pm to 5 pm; 6 pm to 10 pm. (Please refer to official website)

Kowloon Park|Animals and Plants

Kowloon Park boasts a diverse range of flora and fauna. The park is home to numerous old and valuable trees, including the Wood-oil Tree, Hong Kong Orchid, and Tree Purple Camel’s Foot. Additionally, the park hosts a variety of bird species, such as the Blue-Fronted Amazon Parrot, African Grey Parrot, and Yellow-Headed Amazon Parrot in the Aviary. Bird Lake in Kowloon Park is also a habitat for magnificent creatures like the Greater Flamingo, Hawaiian Goose, and Coscoroba Swan.

Kowloon Park|Contact Information

Official Website: https://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/parks/cdap/index.html

Kowloon Park Management Office

Address: 22, Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Telephone No.: 2724 3344 (Office hours)
Fax No.: 2724 4197
E-mail Address:[email protected]

Kowloon Park Sports Centre

Telephone No.: 2724 3120 / 2724 3494 (7am to 11pm daily)

Kowloon Park Swimming Pool

Telephone No.: 2724 3577 (6:30am to 10pm daily)