Zhen Guang Park

　　Zhen Guang Park is situated at the intersection of Zhen Guang Road and Tong Chuan Road in Putuo District. It was originally a garbage dump site, where piles of waste over ten meters high were not only unsightly but also severely impacted the surrounding environment. To improve the supporting facilities of the Zhen Guang Xincun residential community and accelerate the development and construction of the Zhen Guang base, the Shanghai Housing Development Bureau and the Municipal Gardening Bureau decided to plan and build a park here. This project was listed as one of the municipal government’s practical initiatives in 1999.

　　Under the direct guidance of the Putuo District Construction Commission and the Planning and Construction Division of the Municipal Gardening Bureau, along with the care and support from relevant functional departments at all levels of government, Zhonghuan Group’s Clas Economic Development Co., Ltd. successfully completed the construction of Zhen Guang Park. The project also set two firsts. Zhen Guang Park became the city’s first urban garden transformed from a garbage mountain, and this eco-friendly measure to achieve sustainable urban development is worthy of emulation and further promotion.

　　Secondly, Shanghai Clas Economic Development Co., Ltd. boldly innovated by using market mechanisms to raise construction funds. It became the city’s first social enterprise to participate in the construction and management of a public park, thus opening up a viable path for how society can better build and manage public welfare projects.

　　Zhen Guang Park covers a total land area of 15,236 square meters, with a green space area of 12,000 square meters and landscape features, squares, and roads occupying 2,912 square meters. While meeting the general recreational needs of a typical park, the design takes advantage of the local terrain to emphasize a mountainous and forested atmosphere. It not only creates a "green culture" but also becomes a uniquely distinctive park. The terrain within the park is uneven, with the highest point having an absolute elevation of 19 meters and a relative elevation of 14 meters. Key scenic spots—including the main entrance plaza, secondary entrance plaza, leisure plaza, Half-Mountain Pavilion, and hilltop open-air plaza—are connected by winding mountain paths. These sites complement and echo each other, forming an integrated whole. The park’s landscaping follows a naturalistic style, featuring a rich variety of plants with a balanced proportion of deciduous and evergreen trees. This creates a consistently green backdrop while also showcasing seasonal changes and vibrant foliage across different times of the year. Since its opening, the picturesque Zhen Guang Park has become a bright highlight in the Zhen Guang area and an ideal destination for nearby residents to relax, unwind, and enjoy leisure activities.