It's fantastic to see the growing recognition of inclusive spaces for our furry friends and their owners in Hong Kong . The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) has taken a remarkable step towards this by introducing the trial scheme of the "Inclusive Park for Pets" in 2019. Since it received such positive feedback, the scheme has now been regularised and expanded to meet the increasing demand from pet owners . Let's explore the key differences between "Inclusive Park for Pets" and pet gardens, and how they both contribute to creating inclusive spaces for pets and their devoted owners.
Understanding "Inclusive Park for Pets":
The main idea behind an "Inclusive Park for Pets" is to offer a shared space where park users and members of the public can enjoy the park facilities together with their furry companions in an inclusive environment [1]. Unlike pet gardens, these parks aren't specifically designed solely for pets. Instead, they are existing parks that have been opened up for public visits with their beloved pets [1]. To ensure a harmonious experience for all visitors, pet owners are kindly asked to keep their pets on a leash and under control, preventing any inconvenience or disturbance to other users [1].
Features of Pet Gardens:
On the other paw, pet gardens are purposefully designed and equipped with specific facilities to cater to the unique needs of pets. These dedicated spaces are often enclosed by fences and double pet gates, providing an extra layer of security to prevent pets from wandering off . Pet gardens typically offer amenities such as dog excreta collection bins, hand-washing facilities, play equipment exclusively for pets, and even drinking fountains . Additionally, amenity lawns are also included, offering a designated area for pets to relax and play . The comprehensive features of pet gardens aim to create a safe and enjoyable environment for pets while ensuring the convenience of their loving owners.
Users' Code for "Inclusive Park for Pets":
To maintain a pleasant and inclusive atmosphere, the LCSD has established a set of guidelines for visitors to follow when utilizing the "Inclusive Park for Pets" facilities. These guidelines include:
- Keeping your dog on a leash.
- Ensuring your pet is under control, not causing any nuisance or danger to others.
- Cleaning up after your pet by properly disposing of their feces.
- Keeping the environment clean and hygienic.
Complete list of 170 Pets Inclusive Parks in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Island
Central and Western District
- Cadogan Street Garden *
- Central Pier Waterfront #
- Central and Western District Promenade—Central Section # *
- Central & Western District Promenade - Sheung Wan Section #
- Central and Western District Promenade - Western Wholesale Food Market Section # *
- Conduit Road Children's Playground *
- Peak Road Garden *
- Pier 2 Garden #
- Pier 3 Garden #
- Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park # *
- Victoria Peak Garden
- West End Park *
- Wing Lee Street Rest Garden
- Wing Lee Street Sitting-out Area
Eastern District
- Chai Wan Park *
- Fu Hong Street Sitting-out Area # *
- North Point Promenade (Phase I) # *
- North Point Ferry Concourse Promenade #
- Oil Street Sitting-out Area
- Quarry Bay Park *
- Siu Sai Wan Promenade # *
Southern District
- Aberdeen Promenade #
- Ap Lei Chau Park #
- Ap Lei Chau Waterfront Promenade #
- Heung Yip Road Sitting-out Area
- Hung Shing Street Rest Garden #
- Kwun Hoi Path Sitting-out Area #
- Shek O Headland Picnic Area #
- Stanley New Street / Stanley Village Road Sitting-out Area
- Stanley Village Road Garden
- Stanley Promenade #
- Sun Pat Kan Sitting-out Area #
- Waterfall Bay Park # *
Wan Chai
- Bowen Road Garden
- Bowen Road Park
- Bowen Road Temporary Sitting-out Area
- East Coast Park (Phase 1) #
- Lok Kwan Temple Garden
- Lok Kwan Temple Street East Sitting-out Area
- Sing Woo Road Rest Garden
- Tung Lo Wan Garden
- Whitfield Road Rest Garden #
- Wong Nai Chung Road Rest Garden
- Tai Tam Reservoir Road Sitting-out Area
- Victoria Park*
- Wan Chai Gap Park
- Wan Chai Temporary Promenade #
Kowloon
Kowloon City
- Lok Fu Park
- Lung Cheung Road Park
- Kai Tak Sky Garden
- Kai Tak Station Square
Kwun Tong
- Cha Kwo Ling Promenade # *
- Hiu Kwong Street Rest Garden
- Kwun Tong Promenade # *
- Kwun Tong Road Rest Garden *
- Lei Yue Mun Rest Garden #
- Lei Yue Mun Typhoon Shelter Breakwater Sitting-out Area #
- Lei Yue Mun Waterfront Sitting-out Area #
- Sam Ka Tsuen Recreation Ground
- Ting Fu Street Sitting-out Area
- Tsui Ping River Garden
- Yuet Wah Street Playground *
Sham Shui Po
- Cheung Sha Wan Promenade #
- Cheung Sha Wan Road / Cheung Shun Street Playground
- Lai Chi Kok Park *
- Lei Cheng Uk Swimming Pool Rest Garden
- Lung Cheung Road Lookout
- Osmanthus Road Rest Garden
- Shek Kip Mei Park *
- Sheung Li Uk Garden
- Tong Yam Street Hillside Sitting-out Area
- Tseuk Kiu Street Sitting-out Area
- Wing Hong Street Rest Garden
Wong Tai Sin
- Kam Fung Street Sitting-out Area
- King Fuk Street Sitting-out Area
- Lion Rock Park *
- Lung Cheung Road Bauhinia Garden
- Ngau Chi Wan Village Playground
- Ngau Chi Wan Village Sitting-out Area
- San Po Kong Interchange Rest Garden
- Tsz Wan Shan Road Sitting-Out Area
- Wing Ting Road Sitting-out Area
Yau Tsim Mong
- Chui Yu Road Rest Garden
- Haiphong Road Children's Playground
- Hong Tat Path Garden *
- Luen Wan Street Sitting-out Area
- Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade #*
- Waterloo Road/Ferry Street Sitting-out Area
- Waterloo Road/Wylie Road Sitting-out Area
- Wylie Road Temporary Sitting-out Area
New Territories
North District
- Pak Wo Road Playground *
- Sha Tau Kok Promenade Sitting-out Area #
- Fanling Station Sitting-out Area
- Luen Wo Hui Playground *
- Tin Ping Road Garden
- Wo Keng Shan Road Garden
- On Lok Tsuen Rest
Tai Po
- Ha Hang Village Sitting-out Area
- Mui Shue Hang Playground
- Pak Shek Kok Promenade—Tai Po Section #
- Tai Po Kau Garden
- Tai Po Kau Park
- Tai Po Waterfront Park # *
- Tat Wan Road Sitting out Area
- Ting Tai Road Children's Playground
- Tung Tsz Shan Road Garden
- Tolo Harbour Garden #
- Yuen Chau Tsai Park #
Sai Kung
- Fuk Man Garden
- Hang Hau Garden
- Hong Kong Velodrome Park *
- Man Yee Playground
- Pui Shing Garden
- Sai Kung Waterfront Park #
- Sha Tsui Playground
- Tai Mong Tsai Picnic Area and Pavilion
- Tseung Kwan O Waterfront Park #
- Wo Mei Rest Garden
Sha Tin
- Che Kung Miu Road Playground
- Ma On Shan Promenade *#
- Ma On Shan Sai Sha Road Garden
- Mei Tin Road Sitting-out Area
- Mui Tsz Lam Road Garden
- Pak Shek Kok Promenade—Sha Tin Section #
- Sha Tin Park *
- Shek Mun Playground
- Shing Mun River Promenade Garden No. 1
- Shing Mun River Promenade Garden No. 2
- Shing Mun River Promenade Garden No. 3
- Tai Shui Hang Shelters No. 1, 2, 3 & 4
- Wong Nai Tau Garden
Tsuen Wan
- Hoi On Road Playground *
- Kwok Shui Road Park *
- Sham Tsz Street Playground # *
- Tsuen King Circuit Garden *
- Tsuen Wan Park #
- Tsuen Wan Riviera Park #
- Tsuen Wan Waterfront Cycling Entry / Exit Hub # *
- Wai Tsuen Road Rest Garden
- Wo Yi Hop Road Garden
Tuen Mun
- Cafeteria Old Beach Sitting-out Area
- Ki Lun Kong Public Park
- Pui To Road (South) Rest Garden
- San On Sitting-out Area
- So Kwun Wat Sitting-out Area
- Tseng Tau Sheung Tsuen Sitting-out Area
- Tsing Bik Sitting-out Area
- Wah Fat Playground *
Yuen Long
- Ping Pak Lane Park
- Sheung Tsuen Park
- Tin Ho Road Playground
- Tin Tsz Garden
- Tong Yan San Tsuen Playground
- Wang Yip Street South Rest Garden
- Wang Toi Shan Playground
Islands
- Don Bosco Road Garden
- Mui Wo River Silver Garden *
- Open Space next to Cheung Chau Sports Centre *
- Peng Lei Road Sitting-out Area #
- Sok Kwu Wan Playground #
- Tai O Recreation Ground, Lantau #
- Tung Chung North Park *
Kwai Tsing
- Cheung Fai Road Promenade#
- Jockey Club Kwai Shing Circuit Sitting-out Area
- Kwai Hei Street Sitting-out Area
- Kwai Tak Street Rest Garden
- Shek Pui Street Garden
- Tai Wo Hau Road Playground
- Tsing King Road Garden
- Tsing Yi Promenade # *
- Tsing Yi Road West Park
Information on the inclusive Parks for Pets in Hong Kong：寵物共享公園