Blake Garden, Urban park in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.
Blake Garden is a public park in the Central and Western District of Hong Kong with several sports facilities. It contains three basketball courts, two soccer pitches, and one volleyball court set within green space.
The garden was officially opened in 1904 and has served the community as a public recreation space ever since. Over more than a century, it has established itself as a gathering place for various activities.
The garden's 2023 redesign includes graphics of blue magpies and views of the Sheung Wan skyline created by students from the Hong Kong Design Institute. These artistic touches reflect the connection between the space and its neighborhood identity.
The park underwent comprehensive improvements in 2023, including new basketball courts, refurbished spectator stands, and new fencing. Visitors should expect the courts to be busy during weekends and early mornings when people gather for sports.
The park is named after Sir Blake, a historical governor of Hong Kong, a fact that many visitors overlook. This name connection reflects the British colonial past and remains visible in how the space is officially identified.
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