Xikang Park

Xikang Park

Historical Background

Before 1906 (the 32nd year of the Guangxu reign in the Qing Dynasty), this area was called Xiajiaqiao. From that year until 1945, the land was leased and occupied by foreign merchants. After the victory in the War of Resistance in 1945, it was taken over by the China Textile Construction Corporation. In 1949, the land was managed by the Municipal Land Administration Bureau. In 1951, it was developed into Xikang Park, which opened to the public on May 28 of the same year.

Overview & Layout

The park is located at 255 Xikang Road, north of Beijing West Road. It is named after Xikang Road and covers an area of 5,600 square meters.

At that time, the park featured recreational facilities such as high and low slides, a rowing boat, a wooden horse, swings, and a seesaw. During the “Cultural Revolution” period, it was closed for two years due to civil air defense construction, and most of the trees, plants, and children’s play equipment were destroyed. In 1982, after renovation, the park regained its current appearance.

Attractions Review

The park site is rectangular in shape, with fourteen flower and tree stands planted with arbor species such as magnolia, camphor trees, cedar, camellia, wisteria, and boxleaf honeysuckle. At the eastern entrance of the park, there is a reinforced concrete pergola that provides cool shade in the hot summer months for visitors to rest. The western part of the park features a corridor and pavilions.