How many parks are there in Shanghai? A comprehensive inventory of urban green lungs and recent hot topics
As one of China's most modern cities, Shanghai is not only famous for its skyscrapers and bustling business districts, but also has abundant green spaces. As an important place for leisure and entertainment for urban residents, parks have always attracted much attention in their quantity and distribution. This article will combine the latest data to comprehensively take stock of Shanghai's park resources, and intersperse recent hot topics on the Internet to present you with a three-dimensional green picture of Shanghai.
1. Statistics on the number of parks in Shanghai
| park type | Quantity | representative park |
|---|---|---|
| city park | 406 | People's Park, Zhongshan Park, Century Park |
| community park | 532 | Lujiazui central green space, Daning Tulip Park |
| Specialized parks | 87 | Shanghai Botanical Garden, Shanghai Zoo |
| country park | 7 | Qingxi Country Park, Pujiang Country Park |
| total | 1032 | - |
2. Inventory of Shanghai Park Characteristics
1.The blend of history and modernity: Shanghai Park includes both the century-old Fuxing Park (built in 1909) and the newly built World Expo Cultural Park, reflecting the historical context of urban development.
2.Outstanding ecological diversity: Chenshan Botanical Garden collects more than 9,000 species of plants, and Qingxi Country Park has the only "water forest" in Shanghai.
3.Smart park construction: Recently, many parks in Shanghai have introduced smart facilities, such as the smart fitness trail in Xujiahui Park, which has become a hot topic on the Internet.
3. Recent hot topics related to parks
| hot topics | heat index | Related parks |
|---|---|---|
| Park camping craze | ★★★★★ | Century Park, Gucun Park |
| Night park open | ★★★★ | Zhongshan Park, Lu Xun Park |
| pet friendly park | ★★★ | Xuhui Riverside Green Space |
| Park cultural and creative products | ★★★ | Yuyuan Garden, Jing’an Park |
4. Future Development Plan of Shanghai Parks
According to the "Shanghai Ecological Space Special Plan", by 2035, Shanghai will achieve:
1.The number of parks increases again: It is planned to build 150 new urban parks and 300 community parks to achieve the goal of "seeing green within 500 meters of going out".
2.Improved greenway network: Construct 2,000 kilometers of greenways to connect major park green spaces. Recently, the riverside greenway connection project has become the focus of public attention.
3.Improvement of ecological functions: Enhance the park’s carbon sink capacity to combat climate change. The ecological restoration case of Qiantan Park has been widely praised on social media.
5. Tips for using citizen parks
1.Off-peak tour: 10-12 am on weekends is the park’s peak passenger flow, so it is recommended to avoid this time.
2.Pay attention to special activities: Recently, activities such as Century Park's "Golden Autumn Osmanthus Appreciation" and Gongqing Forest Park's "Forest Music Festival" have become very popular on the Douyin platform.
3.Use smart services: Through the "Shanghai Park" APP, you can check real-time passenger flow, parking spaces and other information.
Judging from statistical data, Shanghai already has more than 1,000 parks of various types, with the per capita park green area reaching 8.5 square meters. These green spaces are not only the "green lungs" of the city, but also an important guarantee for citizens' quality of life. With the continuous advancement of park construction and the continuous optimization of management, Shanghai's park system will provide citizens with better ecological services.
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