SHENZHEN has recently added an array of new parks to its ever-growing landscape. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast seeking smart facilities or a nature lover yearning for tranquil escapes or a railway aficionado fascinated with vintage train stations, these new parks encompass a diverse range of offerings to cater to everyone’s unique taste. Discover the marvels of these parks as they continue to enrich our lives. Railway Cultural Park 鐵路文化公園 Once an abandoned area along the old Pinghu-Nantou Railway, the 10,000-square-meter Railway Cultural Park has been revitalized into a nice little park, creating a harmonious blend of railway history and nature. Adorned with nostalgic remnants of the past such as retro station signs, quaint rails, classic locomotive wheels and vintage signal lamps, the park is not only an ideal Instagrammable spot but also serves as a tribute to Chinese railway history. Amid its historical charm, there are flamboyant flowers and lush plants that flourish in the park, all of which are complemented by an ecological drainage system that benefits residents in the neighborhood. Add: Beside Jiangong Village, Nanshan District (南山區建工村旁) Metro: Line 12 to Tongle South Station (同樂南站), Exit A and then walk northeastward for 1 km Zero Carbon Park 零碳公園 In the scorching summer heat, there’s nothing quite like indulging in the refreshing joy of water play. At the Zero Carbon Park in Longgang District, visitors of all ages can immerse themselves in an enticing area dedicated to this exhilarating activity. What sets it apart is the smart use of unpowered facilities, adding an eco-friendly element to the fun. The Zero Carbon Park is a remarkable testament to a fully integrated zero-carbon experience. With dry streams and a rain garden, the park ensures efficient water management, achieving the sponge city function and low-impact development. It also features children’s recreational facilities and innovative 5G lights, minimizing energy consumption without compromising on fun and safety. Taking advantage of the natural topography, the park beautifully preserves the original hill landscape and crafts hand-made footpaths using nearby tree logs and stones. It boasts a rich variety of native plants and carbon-sequestration plants, contributing to the local ecosystem’s sustainability. Furthermore, the park harnesses solar energy for its lighting needs, exemplifying its dedication to renewable resources and reducing Shenzhen’s carbon footprint. Add: West of Huanping Road and east of Shenzhen Senior High School’s High School Campus, Longgang District (龍崗區環坪路以西,深圳高級中學高中園以東) Metro: Line 3 or 16 to Shuanglong Station (雙龍站), Exit F and then take a taxi Deyuan Park 德園 Deyuan Park in Guangming District has recently reopened after being closed for a year due to Metro construction. Covering 27,000 square meters, this park beneath an overpass is a dynamic community park which presents a unique spectacle with its blue ground adorned by a range of white recreational structures, creating a sleek futuristic world. Despite its modest size, the park boasts an assortment of fun attractions, including an elephant-shaped slide, seesaws, swings, climbing nets and a green maze, making it an absolute paradise for children seeking hours of joy. Add: At the junction of Guangming Boulevard, Keyu Road and Kenong Road, Guangming District (光明區光明大道、科裕路和科農路交匯處) Metro: Line 6 to Fenghuang Town Station (鳳凰城站), Exit A and then walk southwestward for 1 km South area of Bijia Hill Sports Park 筆架山體育公園南區 While the northern part of the Bijia Hill Sports Park is still under construction, visitors can explore the recently opened southern section of the park. Covering 260,000 square meters, the completed park will feature a soccer field and courts for basketball, tennis and badminton. The park is part of the city’s project to connect Lianhua Hill Park, Bijia Hill Park, Shenzhen Central Park, Meilin Hill Park and Yinhu Hill Park in the downtown area to provide residents with seamless access and uninterrupted enjoyment of these breathtaking urban green spaces. Add: Between Bijia Hill Park and UpperHills, Futian District (福田區筆架山公園和深業上城之間) Metro: Line 10 to Donggualing Station (冬瓜嶺站), Exit E and then walk eastward to Bijia Mountain Parking Lot Yunchuang Park 云創公園 Covering 40,000 square meters, Yunchuang Park in Longgang District is a pocket park that boasts essential children’s recreational facilities, cutting-edge smart fitness equipment, a spacious leisure plaza and an ecological rain garden purposefully designed for sponge city function. The integration of efficient drainage systems with picturesque landscapes creates a harmonious synergy, transforming Yunchuang Park into a community oasis. Add: At the junction of Yunlang, Lilang and Lianlidong roads, Longgang District (龍崗區云朗路、李朗路和聯李東路交匯處) Metro: Line 10 to Shanglilang Station (上李朗站), Exit C and then walk southward for 1.2 km (Cao Zhen) | 