Zifeng Park () also known as Zifeng Sports Park, is a public park located in Kaifu District of Changsha, Hunan, China.
Etymology Zifeng Park is named based on the couplet ")", which references its proximity to Kaifu Temple on Ziwei Mountain to the south and Fengzui Road to the north.
History Zifeng Park was established in December 1993 as a supporting green space project for the Yinpenling Bridge (also known as the North Bridge). Initially named "Bridgehead Park" (), its name was later changed to Zifeng Park after a public solicitation process.
In 2003, the Changsha Municipal People's Government decided to redevelop the park, transforming it into Hunan's first regional, open, specialized sports and leisure park. This renovation introduced dedicated sports facilities, including basketball courts, and adjusted the landscaping to better integrate sports with the park's natural environment.
Geography Zifeng Park is situated in northern Changsha, at the eastern end of the Yinpenling Bridge, which crosses the Xiang River. The park's unique geographical feature is that the main bridge structure passes directly over the park, visually dividing it into northern and southern sections. The total area of the park is approximately .
Major attractions Sports Facilities: the park is best known for its public sports facilities, including a popular three-player-a-side lighted plastic basketball court, a table tennis hall, and other fitness areas. Zodiac Scenic Wall: a prominent high, long wall featuring hollowed-out carvings of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals, located near the East Gate. Blooms: the park is a famous spot in Changsha for viewing the beautiful Viburnum macrocephalum f. keteleeri blossoms every spring.
Transportation The nearest metro station is Kaifu Temple Station on Line 1.
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