Get your kids out of the house and give them a dose of nature, physical activity, but mostly fun at an outdoor playground. The 852 has many to choose from no matter which part of the territory you visit, ranging from big playgrounds in city parks to colourful play areas on the beach. We’re sure the kiddos — and even adults ready to unleash their inner child — will love all the ones on our list. Discover our favourite outdoor playgrounds in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Park — Central
You could spend hours at the colourful 1,000-square metre playground located in Hong Kong Park, with six levels of different play areas. It’s a perfect escape for children from preschool to primary age, with slides and a sandpit to romp about in. But the extras are what draw many families here: the tranquil Conservation Corner, with dragonflies, squirrels and a turtle pond for kids to get in touch with nature, and the Edward Youde Aviary — a lovely escape from the crowds to observe 550 birds from 70 different species.
Location: 19 Cotton Tree Drive, Central
Contact: Website | +852 2521 5041
How To Get There: Walk from Admiralty MTR Station (Exit C1) via Queensway Plaza, or take a bus.
Tuen Mun Park — Tuen Mun
When the outdoor playground in Tuen Mun Park opened in 2018, it was the first barrier-free play space for children in Hong Kong. They’ve taken into consideration children of all ages and abilities, with special areas for wheelchair users. Various play zones present all sorts of ways to let loose on different types of swings, spinning equipment, winding slides, a mini suspension bridge, and more. The innovative playground also has unique elements like a water play area with light effects and toy-like musical instruments to experiment with.
Location: Tuen Mun Heung Sze Wui Road, Tuen Mun
Contact: Website | + 852 2451 1144
How To Get There: The park is a short walk from the Tuen Mun MTR Station (Exit A). There are also several buses that stop close by.
Quarry Bay Park — Quarry Bay
This outdoor playground is one of the smaller ones on the list, but is not without its charms. It has a laid-back waterfront setting, climbing frames and play panels in bright colours, a rocking horse, swings, slides — all the usual engaging equipment. Many parents head here when it’s time for their kids to test the pedals for the first time, as it’s a great spot for learning how to ride a bike. The cycling path is cushioned and enclosed, allowing them to go safely around until they’re pros.
Location: Tai Koo Shing, Quarry Bay
Contact: Website | +852 2513 8499
How To Get There: Walk from either the Tai Koo (Exit E1) or Quarry Bay (Exit B1) MTR stations, or catch any of these buses.
Discovery Bay Beach Playground — Discovery Bay
There are several playgrounds in this suburban corner of Hong Kong, but the most popular by far is the one at Tai Pak Beach, which is said to be the largest beach playground in the city. It has all the conveniences of a beach play area — no padding needed, just let the little ones zoom down the slides right into the sand! This playground features a fun climbing net and giant slide, one of the few playground ziplines in Hong Kong, and swings to suit all ages. Younger kids are catered for too, with a toddler climbing and sliding area.
Location: Discovery Bay Road, Discovery Bay, Lantau Island
Contact: Website | +852 2238 1188
How To Get There: Walk along the promenade after exiting the Discovery Bay Pier, or head to the beach via the Discovery Bay Plaza if you arrive in the area by bus.
Mount Austin Playground — The Peak
A 10-minute walk from the Peak Tram gets you to this pleasant outdoor area with a fun playground and green lawn inviting you for a family picnic. But first, let the kids blow off some steam on three sets of equipment for all ages (toddlers to primary-aged kids). There’s a multi-seat swing set featuring a cradle seat for the smallest member of your family, springy rocking horses, slides, and a climbing frame on a safety mat to cushion any tumbles.
Location: Mount Austin Road, The Peak
Contact: Website | +852 2853 2605
How To Get There: Get to Old Peak Road, then follow Mount Austin Road until you reach the playground.
Kowloon Park — Kowloon
Tsim Sha Tsui’s Kowloon Park has two playgrounds for hours of amusement, one of which will have children bring out their inner actor: Discovery Playground is set among restored fortifications, complete with a tower and cannon emplacements, so kids can engage in some imaginative role play. The regular children’s playground has lots to enjoy too, with some really cool gardens like the Sculpture Garden and tranquil Chinese Garden — an ideal way for the family to wind down after a long day of play.
Location: 22 Austin Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Contact: Website | + 852 2724 3344
How To Get There: The park is a 5-minute walk from the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station (Exit A1). You can take any of the several buses that service the area.
Jordan Valley Park — Kwun Tong
The sprawling park has tons of green space, with a huge lawn for kids to run around on, and mum and dad to unwind. You may want to really kick back and bring your own tent, as you’ll see many families pitching small ones on the grass to hang out in. There’s plenty of playtime to be had on two large playgrounds with equipment that will get the kids bouncing, sliding, and climbing about. One of the big draws here is the large radio-controlled model car racing circuit, where excited kids (and adults!) watch cars whizz by like a mini Formula 1 race.
Location: 71 New Clear Water Bay Road, Kwun Tong
Contact: Website | + 852 2342 2241
How To Get There: Walk to the park via the Choi Hung MTR Station (Exit B). You can also take the 27 or 29M bus from or the 23 from Kwun Tong.
Ma On Shan Park — Sha Tin
Two children’s playgrounds with a variety of multi-play equipment, rocking horses and padded space to frolic on, an incredible maze that adventurous kids can explore for hours, and views of the waterfront and mountains make a visit to Ma On Shan worth it. The park itself is one of the less crowded and prettiest ones in the city, with beautiful flowers and frangipani trees.
Location: 12 On Chun Street, Ma On Shan, Sha Tin, New Territories
Contact: Website | + 852 2643 5320
How To Get There: Exit the Ma On Shan MTR Station (Exit A2), then walk through Ma On Shan Plaza to access the park. Alternatively, you can take any of these buses to get there.
Repulse Bay Beach Playground — Repulse Bay
You can easily spend an entire day at Repulse Bay with the family, with the Pulse nearby for activities and great food options, and of course, the beach. Head to the nearby playground after an afternoon of making sand castles, so the kiddies can stretch their limbs on different climbing frames, bop on the seesaw, and scream with glee on the merry-go-round. No one gets left out here, as the playground features equipment for children with disabilities too.
Location: 16 Beach Road, Repulse Bay
Contact: Website | + 852 2555 0103
How To Get There: The playground is a short walk from The Pulse, which you can access by bus or minibus, or cab.
Victoria Park — Causeway Bay
This huge park in Causeway Bay is known to many Hongkongers, what with the myriad of outdoor facilities on offer — tennis courts, bowling green, football pitches, walking/jogging trails — even roller skating rinks. Luckily for parents there are also four playgrounds around the park with plenty of climbing, sliding, and twirling opportunities. Got a model boat fan in the family? They’ll enjoy navigating the small vessels around the model boat pool.
Location: 1 Hing Fat Street, Causeway Bay
Contact: Website | + 852 2890 5824
How To Get There: Walk to the park after leaving Causeway Bay Station (Exit E) via Great George Street. There are many buses that make stops at the park.
Cha Kwo Ling Promenade and Tsui Ping Seaside — Kwun Tong
The newly opened Cha Kwo Ling Promenade in Kwun Tong and the Tsui Ping Seaside boasts five play areas, with a mind-boggling variety of facilities — think slides, jumping discs, swings, rock-climbing mounds, and a rope tunnel bridge. The play areas are spread out along the waterfront area, with seating at regular intervals and a pavilion for visitors to relax at. The Tsui Ping Seaside is also a pet-inclusive park for pet parents who want to give their fur babies a chance to stretch their legs.
Location: Wai Yip Street, Kwun Tong
Contact: Website | +852 2797 3848
How To Get There: The area is within 15 minutes from the Kwun Tong MTR Station (Exit B1) and the Lam Tin MTR Station (Exit D1)
Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park — Sai Ying Pun
Hop on board this railway-themed playground, which is a tribute to the legendary Dr Sun Yat-sen’s dedication to China’s railway development. It’s a small area within the memorial park named after Sun, but it has loads to keep young children entertained — from slides and a flying fox, to climbing bars with handles and climbing frames.
Location: 16 Eastern Street North, Sai Ying Pun
Contact: Website | + 852 2540 9704
How To Get There: The park is a 15-minute walk from the Central Ferry Piers. Alternatively, you can walk there from the Sai Ying Pun MTR Station (Exit A1)
Hoi Fai Road Park — Tai Kok Tsui
This is one of the newer playgrounds in the city, and is within a public space that now combines the Hoi Fai Road open area and Hoi Fai Road Garden in Tai Kok Tsui. The entire park has a fitness and sports theme inspired by the 2024 Paris Olympics. So you’ll find a lot of fitness equipment and IG-worthy spots, including a swimming pool-inspired covered area and silhouette representing the Games’ flame-lighting ceremony. But the biggest attraction — for kids anyway — is the massive sandpit, merry-go-round, climbing frames, and swings.
Location: Hoi Fai Road, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon
Contact: +852 2386 0945
How To Get There: A short walk from Exit A of the Olympic Station will get you to the park in about 5 minutes. Alternatively, several bus and minibus lines serve the area.
Dino Park — Sha Tin
Do your kids have dinosaurs on the brain? Then head on over to New Town Plaza to check out one of the most impressive-looking playgrounds in the city, with its centrepiece — the massive Tyrannosaurus Adventure. It has a rope bridge and tunnel slides that will keep kids busy for ages. Other highlights are the 23-metre-long zipline, swings, seesaws, rocking board, and slides — all dinosaur-themed, of course!
Location: L5 Outdoor Podium, Phase I, New Town Plaza, Sha Tin Centre Street, Sha Tin, New Territories
Contact: Website | +852 2608 9329
How To Get There: Alight at Sha Tin MTR Station and head to the mall via Exit A.
Kai Tak Promenade Playground — Kai Tak
If you’re planning to spend a day at Kai Tak — the site of the historic old Hong Kong Airport — there are loads of options in the area to keep the kids occupied. Stroll over to the southern waterfront of The Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, and you’ll find a sprawling lawn, a playground with aviation-themed play equipment, as well as rest areas and benches. And if you’re bringing along an infant, you can pop over to a nearby baby care room if the need arises.
Location: Kai Tak Promenade, 1 Shing Cheong Road, Ngau Tau Kok, Kai Tak
Contact: Website
How To Get There: The promenade is about a 10-minute-walk from the Ngau Tau Kok MTR Station (Exit B5).
Sham Shui Po Park — Kowloon
The all-new Sham Shui Po Park has been expanded and renovated with a nature theme. The now 6,400 square metre space uses sand, plants, and water as the main inspirations. So children can bounce between three main themed areas: the Sandy Bunker, Jungle Meadow, and Oasis Spring. In fact, the climbing tower at the Sandy Bunker is connected to a 13-metre-long tube slide — the longest of Hong Kong’s public playgrounds. Kids can also explore the various rope-climbing nets, a sensory splash wall, percussion pipes and drums, and even trampolines at the playground.
Location: Sham Shui Po Park, 733 Lai Chi Kok Road, Kowloon
Contact: Website | +852 2386 0945
How To Get There: The park is within a 10-minute walk from the Cheung Sha Wan MTR Station (Exit A1) and the Nam Cheong MTR Station (Exit A).
Wan Chai Promenade Playground — Wan Chai
Combine a picnic at Tamar Park with extended play time at the Wan Chai Promenade. As you stroll down this scenic walkway along Victoria Harbour, you’ll find several play areas for kids. There are the colourful tunnels near Tamar Park, as well as swings and slides on the way to the Wan Chai ferry pier. Finish off with some fun on rubber ducky-inspired pedal boats, which you need to reserve.
Location: Wan Chai Promenade Playground, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, Expo Drive
How To Get There: Head to the Tamar Park side from the Central Ferry Piers or the Wan Chai side via the Wan Chai Ferry Pier.
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