Penfold Park

I remember coming here as excursion every single year when I was a primary school student. It seems like either my school really loved this place or they ran out of idea. Anyways, I did not know it was actually located at Sha Tin Racecourse not until a few more years… Now when I think about that… I did not realize when I was play hide-​and-​seek with my fellow classmates, there could be thousands of people betting and drinking just a few kms away…
Penfold Park is a public park in Sha Tin and it is surrounded by the racecourse. It is well-​known for being a pet-​friend while nicely landscaped place filled with greeneries since it opened in 1979. To get here, take the MTR to Fo Tan station. However, beware that the park is closed on race days. So please check the Jockey Club website before coming here. The park is rather spacious, enabling kids to run around freely and a perfect place for you to walk your dogs. With the lush green areas, people often refer here as «Shatin’s green lungs» (not really the best name to be honest).
Here you may find tennis court, tables for picnic and barbeque grills. Over the year, it has also hosted quite a few equestrian competitions. At one side of the park, you may also take pictures with painted horse statues and artworks. Personally, I love the arched entrance as it is a rather traditional Chinese arch and you can go to the man-​made lake through it.
On second thought, I seldom go to this place anymore as I do not own a pet nor do I have children yet. But I do remember when I was a kid, I did love this place a lot chasing after my classmates and it was really fun. I am sure it is more fun than spending your weekends in a learning centre… Probably if I go back there, I might be those who are betting on horses now…