Matsuyama Central Park, Sports and recreation park in Matsuyama, Japan
Matsuyama Central Park is a large sports and recreation facility spanning several dozen hectares with two baseball stadiums, an outdoor water park, and martial arts training spaces. The different areas are distributed across the grounds, each serving specific sports and leisure purposes.
The park opened in the early 2000s, quickly becoming a major host venue for national sports events in Japan. Since then, its stadiums have hosted some of the country's most prestigious baseball tournaments.
The baseball stadium name references a character from author Natsume Soseki's work, reflecting the writer's deep connection to Matsuyama. This literary link shapes how locals view the venue and its role in the city.
The park provides ample parking for visitors and many areas offer free access to the grounds. However, specific sports facilities and events require separate admission tickets, so check ahead if you plan to use certain venues.
A museum within the park preserves baseball history through collections and exhibits that document the sport's development. Alongside this cultural space, a water facility features slides and a lazy river for recreational swimming.
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