Beijing Chaoyang Park, Urban park in Maizidian Subdistrict, China.
Beijing Chaoyang Park covers 288.7 hectares inside the Fourth Ring Road, with 68.2 hectares of water and 87% green cover. It runs about 2.8 km north-south and 1.5 km east-west, from Liangmaqiao Road to Chaoyang Park South Road. The grounds hold more than 30 named spots, among them the Century Fountain Plaza, whose 322 water jets form a gate frame, and the North Lake.
The park was built in 1984 on the site of a former imperial residence and later became one of the city's largest recreational areas. The transformation from royal land to public space shaped the development of this district.
The park serves as a gathering place for morning tai chi groups and informal community meetings, where local residents follow their daily routines. These everyday activities make it a genuine social hub for the neighborhood.
The park is bounded by Liangmaqiao Road to the north, Chaoyang Park Road to the west, the East 4th Ring Road to the east and Chaoyang Park South Road to the south, with several gates including East Gate 5 near the beach volleyball ground. A 6 km, 2 m wide walking track painted brown-red loops through the central and northern sections. Wheelchairs can be borrowed, and multi-person bicycles, self-drive electric carts and boats are available for hire. Entry has been free since 11 February 2021.
During the 2008 Olympics, the park hosted a beach volleyball stadium with sand transported from a southern island for international competitions. This Olympic legacy remains visible in the park's infrastructure and layout today.
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