Jiaxing transforms underused land into urban parks
Several newly upgraded parks have opened to the public in Jiaxing, East China's Zhejiang province, transforming previously underused urban land into accessible green spaces.
Qihong Park has been redeveloped from a former grain depot site and now covers about 5.6 hectares. The park features an open lawn, a two-level children's activity area, and a running track. It now serves more than 1,000 nearby residents on average each day.

An aerial view of Qihong Park. [Photo/WeChat account: jxfabu]
Xinde Park addresses both parking demand and leisure needs in the surrounding areas. Built above a two-level underground parking facility with more than 670 parking spaces, the park offers about 15,632 square meters of integrated public space. The rooftop parking area has been redesigned into a riverside green park, allowing residents to relax while easing local parking pressure.

An aerial view of Xinde Park. [Photo/WeChat account: jxfabu]
In residential neighborhoods, Tulip Pocket Park has turned idle corner land into a compact community green space of about 3,223 sq m. The park includes fitness equipment and shaded rest areas, creating a shared leisure space for nearby residents.

An aerial view of Tulip Pocket Park. [Photo/WeChat account: jxfabu]




