Kowloon Park Park

Address: Kowloon Park, 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

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

Hours: Daily 5:00am-11:00pm

Admission: Free

Kowloon Park is a public urban park in the Tsim Sha Tsui area of Kowloon, Hong Kong. It covers about 13.6 hectares and is one of the largest green spaces in this dense commercial district.

The park contains a large free-flight aviary, a Chinese garden with traditional pavilions, a sculpture and fountain plaza, and a municipal swimming complex. A network of paths, lawns and ponds makes it a popular place for short strolls, family outings and outdoor events in the city.

Many visitors also use the park as a quiet break from the surrounding shopping streets; the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre inside the park provides exhibits on local built heritage and is housed in a preserved colonial-era building.

The site was formerly occupied by colonial military facilities and was progressively redeveloped as public parkland in the mid to late 20th century. Several historic structures on the site were adapted for cultural and exhibition uses while the grounds were landscaped for public recreation.

Located in Tsim Sha Tsui between Salisbury Road and Nathan Road, the park sits within walking distance of Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station and the Victoria Harbour waterfront. It is embedded in one of Hong Kong’s busiest retail and tourist neighbourhoods.

• Size: Occupies roughly 13.6 hectares in the Tsim Sha Tsui district and functions as one of Kowloon’s main green spaces.
• Heritage centre: Includes the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre, located in a preserved colonial-era building within the park.

What to See#

• Aviary: A large enclosed aviary and bird walk with varied species housed near the park’s central pond; offers a raised walkway and viewing platforms.
• Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre: Housed in a former colonial military building, this public exhibition space presents rotating displays on Hong Kong history and built heritage.
• Chinese Garden: A landscaped Chinese-style garden with pavilions, rockwork and ornamental plantings located toward the park’s southern side.
• Kowloon Park Swimming Pool Complex: A municipal swimming complex and sports facilities occupying the park’s western edge, frequented by local residents.
• Sculpture and Fountain Plaza: A broad plaza with fountains, sculptures and open lawns used for public events and leisure close to the main entrance.

Kowloon Park is in Tsim Sha Tsui, a short urban park bounded by Nathan Road and Salisbury Road. It is about a 5-10 minute walk from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station (Tsuen Wan line) or from East Tsim Sha Tsui station (Tuen Ma line). The park is an easy walk from the Tsim Sha Tsui shopping/hotel area and nearby ferry piers.

• Go early morning to see local Tai Chi groups and bird activity in the aviary with far fewer tourists present.
• Enter from the Tsim Sha Tsui side (near Nathan Road) to reach the main gardens, aviary and Chinese Garden quickly-the park's multiple gates can lead to different sections, so pick your entrance based on which feature you want to visit first.
• Don't skip the small aviary and the Chinese-style garden tucked inside the park; these quieter features are often missed by visitors who only walk the main promenade.