Dr Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park

The Dr Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park (Parque Municipal Dr Sun Yat Sen) is one of Macau’s most beautiful public parks.

It has numerous amenities designed for the whole family to enjoy an incredible lush green space.

Dr Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park, Playground, Sculpture, Lake, Macau

The park’s location was once a landfill called the Canal dos Patos, which existed before 1983. Later, the area was transformed into one of the town’s most famous and well-loved destinations. It’s located in Avenida do Comendador Ho Yin, a more populated space in the city.

When it was built, it was also the very first green park in the country; its design combines a fusion of Western and Chinese landscaping. One of the notable features is the wave-like lawn structures, which were created to cater to the undulating terrain.

The Dr. Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park is named after a renowned Chinese physician, statesman, and political philosopher who was also the Republic of China’s provisional first president. A bronze statue of him is placed at the entrance of the park as well.

The space has several facilities for all ages spread across 570,000 square meters. These include a tennis court, football field, barbecue area, swimming pool, kids’ playground, library, and outdoor fitness equipment for adults. There are Chinese-style structures around, too, including a pavilion, artificial lake, and zigzag bridge, while the sports facilities are designed using Western style.

The library is the latest addition to the park; it was established in 1996 thanks to the contributor, Huang Yingjun, who was residing in Peru. It has a collection of thousands of books; the second floor is a designated reading space for adults, while the ground floor is for children.

With all these excellent amenities, the Dr. Sun Yat Sen Municipal Park is a must-visit.