Nature parks suited for humans and wildlife in Sanzao
Three wetland environment improvement parks have been created over two years in the Dingjiawan Industrial Area of Sanzao Town in Jinwan District.
Central River Park in the north of the industrial area has a book bar, rest station, fitness facilities, and children's amusement park, while Dongsheng River Park in the central area features tree-lined greenways and micro-wetland landscapes to cleanse the environment and provide a fine habitat for creatures.
Dingjiawan Central River Park
In the south wing is Lankeng River Park, which has groves, lawn benches, pergolas, two basketball courts, a five-a-side football field, table tennis ground, and rest stations. It is a popular place for morning exercises, running, and leisure.
Phase I of the wetland parks project was initiated in 2018. In all, the three parks encompass 136,000 sq m (34 acres). By late last year, 98,000 sq m (24 acres) of roadway had been paved with asphalt, 36,000 sq m (9 acres) of sidewalks upgraded, and 99,000 sq m (24 acres) of road landscaped in a 370,000-sq-m (91-acre) area between West Airport Road and Damenkou Waterway.
The park endeavor was praised as an Outstanding Project of Zhuhai – The Pilot City for National Urban Design, under the landscape category during 2019 Zhuhai Design Week.
Costing 177 million yuan ($25 million), the industrial area now has adequate support facilities, coupled with leisure, recreation, and refreshment space for both employees and residents.
Fitness facilities in use at Lankeng River Park [Photos courtesy WeChat account: zhuhaijinwan]