Shinozaki Park, Metropolitan park in Edogawa, Japan
Shinozaki Park is a Tokyo metropolitan park split into two areas: Area A in Kamishinozaki and Area B in Shikabone, about 5 to 10 minutes apart on foot. Area A, the main section, holds a baseball ground, eight tennis courts, two multipurpose fields, a lawn mound, a Japanese-style plaza, a cherry tree plaza with 40 trees, and a children's playground. The park is planted with 6,560 tall trees and 11,000 shrubs.
The park's origin dates to 1940, when Shinozaki Ryokuchi was planned under the Kigen 2600 project; by 1942, 154 hectares had been purchased, but the Pacific War halted work. The site hosted anti-aircraft batteries and an airfield, and after 1945 land reform opened most acquired plots to farmers. In 1957 the park was designated at 163.8 hectares, and it opened on 26 July 1967; the planned area was cut to 86.8 hectares in 1976.
The park serves as a meeting place where people gather for seasonal celebrations and community events throughout the year. These occasions bring residents together and mark the rhythm of neighborhood life.
The park is split into two areas about 5–10 minutes apart on foot: Area A in Kamishinozaki and the detached Area B in Shikabone. Area A is a 15-minute walk from Shinozaki Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, while Area B is about 6 minutes from the station's west exit. Sports facilities such as baseball fields and tennis courts require reservations, and paid parking is available.
The park sits near the Edo River, bringing together sports facilities with natural landscapes. This location near the river provides habitat for local wildlife in eastern Tokyo.
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