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If you haven’t been to Jordan Valley Park yet, here are all the reasons to! For starters, the spacious park has two model car racetracks for the kids to try out their skills!
Looking for an upgrade to your standard family park visit? Located in Kwun Tong, Jordan Valley Park is renowned for its size (a rarity in the dense high rises of Hong Kong) and its unique key attractions. Built on a former landfill in 2011, Jordan Valley Park has become a popular spot for families to visit and go for picnics – it is free and open every day from 5am to 11pm. It’s been one of Hong Kong’s best-kept secrets – what makes Jordan Valley Park different, besides its size, is that it has not one but two model car racetracks, among other great outdoorsy things to do with that family. Here’s how you can plan your next Jordan Valley Park family outing.
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How To Get To Jordan Valley Park
Jordan Valley Park is in the district of Kwun Tong, near the Kowloon Bay MTR.
Address: No. 71, New Clearwater Bay Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
By public transport: from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station, take exit C2, then take bus 26 from SuperStar Seafood Restaurant which stops at Shun Lee Fire Station. From here, walk towards New Clearwater Bay Road to the entrance of Jordan Valley Park.
If you’re taking the green Kwun Tong MTR line, disembark at Choi Hung Station and walk 1 minute to the Shun Tin Bus Terminus to catch bus route 26 from there, or take a 3-minute walk to the Ngau Chi Wan Market to catch bus route 29M.
By private car: A fee-charging car park with 42 parking spaces is provided including one designated disabled parking space.
Things To Do At Jordan Valley Park
Radio-Controlled Model Car Circuit
Jordon Valley Park has not one but two remote-controlled model car circuits! The first is 1,800 square metres and is at international standards. This large track is open to the public but can also be host to at least one group booking per month, so it’s worth checking out the LCSD website for these dates as well as its monthly maintenance day.
Thankfully the second circuit was created just for children and families. It is smaller and shaded but still has plenty of room to zoom around. With such ample space, your child can finally take out their toy vehicles for the rides they’ve been hoping for and live out their race car dreams.
Both racetracks are open daily from 9am to 10:30pm.
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Jogging/Cycling track
If you’re looking for a great space to go for a bike ride with your family, the running/cycling tracks are perfect. Jordan Valley Park has four tracks with a total of 1,115 metres in length. The routes are quite flat, making it great for both young and older children. Alternatively, if you’re looking to get a few steps in while your partner man’s the fort, these tracks are also ideal (there are a variety of fitness stations to make use of as well).
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Maze Garden
Who doesn’t love a good ol’ fashioned maze? The maze is fun for all ages and pairs nicely with a half-day family picnic or model car circuit trip. The maze itself is not sheltered so sun protection will be needed during the hotter months but it’s a perfect autumn and winter family activity.
Bougainvillea Garden And Greenhouse
The bougainvillaea gardens and greenhouse make a perfect baby/stroller date. The bougainvillea garden is outdoors and is host to many pink vines while the greenhouse is quite large and has a wide variety of tropical and desert plants. It’s a relaxing urban getaway for any busy parent.
The greenhouse is open from 9am to 12pm and from 1pm to 6pm daily except on maintenance days. Maintenance days are scheduled for every Thursday from 9am to 12pm and if a maintenance day falls on a public holiday, it will be rescheduled for the next working day.
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Children’s Play Area
The children’s play area is massive at Jordan Valley Park with a lot of varied pieces of equipment. If you’re combining a picnic with the maze and car circuit, you could easily spend all day at the park. It’s the ideal space for your kids to run around and get the outdoor time they need.
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Horticultural Education Centre
Jordan Valley Park also has a Horticultural Centre that is great for kids of all ages. It teaches children about different plants and spices. The centre itself is indoors and is a nice way to cool the family off after playing around outside.
The Horticultural Education Centre is open from 9am to 6pm.
Picnic On The Central Lawn
The pièce de resistance of Jordan Valley Park is its central lawn. The sheer size of this open park makes it a wonderful family getaway from all the cramped high-rises. While Jordan Valley Park, in total, spans over six hectares, a good chunk of that space comes from this central lawn. The lawn is an ideal place for a family picnic, ball games, children’s birthday parties, sunbathing and more – and has access to toilets and more.
Dining Near Jordan Valley Park
Depending on what mode of transport you’re using to get to Jordan Valley Park, there are a variety of local and Western dining spots for families.
- Man Hing Restaurant – A 3-minute walk from the entrance to Jordan Valley Park. Serves Chinese-fare. The menus are in Chinese but there are pictures. Very reasonably priced. Location Map.
- McDonald’s – An 8-minute walk from Jordan Valley Park and the most affordable. Location Map
- Café De Coral – A 10-minute walk from Jordan Valley Park. This Hong Kong staple chain restaurant serves affordable Hong Kong-style fast food. Location Map.
- Pizza Hut – Also relatively close to Jordan Valley Park, (20-minute walk, 5-minute drive) with a kid-pleasing menu selection. Location Map.
- MegaBox – Located near the Kowloon Bay MTR, MegaBox is a large shopping mall with a variety of places to eat such as Starbucks, The Salted Pig Bar & Eatery, The Point Pizza & Pasta, and Ruby Tuesday. Location Map.
- Beans Kowloon Bay – Located in Telford Plaza near the Kowloon Bay MTR, Beans serves Western-fare meals and coffee. Location Map.
Tips For Visiting Jordan Valley Park With The Family
- Get there early. Weekends are the most popular times to visit so it can get busy, especially if you’re driving as the car park is often full by 11:00 a.m.
- The central lawn area is not shaded so sun protection and umbrellas are a must on a hot day.
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Editor’s Note: “Your Family Guide To Jordan Valley Park” was most recently updated in September 2023 by Sassy Mama. With thanks to Danielle Roberts for her contribution.
