Page 10 - nt_fss_en
P. 10
Recreation and Open Space
The hills and mountain ranges of the hinterland form a unique
backdrop of the New Town, providing both visual relief and
identity. About 88 ha of land has been reserved for local
and district open space uses including both active and
passive recreational activities within the Fanling/Sheung
Shui New Town.
The North District Sports Ground is a major active
recreation centre in the area, and the complex includes
a sports ground, swimming pool and a number of ball
courts suitable for basketball, volleyball and tennis
(Figure 14). The North District Park is a key open
space area for the New Town. The park covers an
area of about 8 ha featuring an ornamental lake,
garden setting and children playing area located to
the west of Fanling Wai (Figure 15). Other major
open spaces and recreational facilities include the Figure 14: North District Sports Ground
Wo Hing Sports Centre, Po Wing Road Sports
Centre, and Sheung Shui Swimming Pool, etc.
Figure 15: North District Park
9
