Haihe Park

　　 Haihe Riverside Park was the earliest project developed and completed in the Tianjin Haihe River development initiative. It stretches from the Xinhua Road Overpass in Tanggu in the east to the high-rise residential community of Yuehaiyuan in the west, bordered by the commercial pedestrian street along Shanghai Road and Jiefang Road to the north, and faces the Haihe River to the south. The park has an irregular trapezoidal layout in the form of a strip. The riverside park construction involved demolishing the three-to-four-meter-high flood control wall that once stood along the riverbank and replacing it with a gently sloped, five-meter-high arc-shaped hill to meet the requirements for a once-in-a-century flood defense.

　　 Under the hill lies a 30-meter-wide, approximately 700-meter-long box-type commercial corridor. The riverside area is divided into four sections: a cultural and entertainment zone, a commercial leisure zone, a green landscape zone, and an elevated scenic zone, all interconnected by wooden walkways along the river. The most eye-catching feature is the trio of large iconic structures known as the “Soul of the Sea,” which stand at heights of 100 meters, 70 meters, and 50 meters respectively from west to east, located within the first, second, and third scenic areas. These three frameworks resemble sailboats navigating the sea, and the surrounding scenic water bodies created by the structures cover about 9,000 square meters, shimmering alongside the azure waters of the Haihe River. The expansive space of Haihe Riverside Park has undoubtedly made it the largest leisure square in the coastal area, offering a vast expanse for public recreation and fitness. It embodies the guiding principle of “returning the river to the people,” changing the current situation where people are close to the water but not able to interact with it. To ensure the square lights up beautifully at night, over 10,000 sets of floodlights and landscape lights have been installed throughout the area, complemented by 19 groups of uniquely styled bronze sculptures scattered across different parts of the square, adding significant aesthetic value.

　　 Haihe Riverside Park is home to the tallest and longest fountain display in China. Its central jet reaches a height of 170 meters, spans 360 meters from east to west, and features 27 different water patterns, including the unique spectacle of “fire spraying on water,” making it one of the most remarkable water features in the country. The square also includes 25,000 square meters of green space, flower stands, and tropical rainforest-style landscaping, as well as 34,000 square meters of commercial facilities.