YanZhong Park

　　Shanghai YanZhong Park was originally named the Large Public Green Space on Middle Yan'an Road. It was a key municipal project, a major initiative by the Shanghai Municipal Party Committee and Government to improve Shanghai’s ecological environment and alleviate the "urban heat island effect" in the city center. The total planned area of the green space is 230,000 square meters, consisting of 17 separate plots spanning three districts: Huangpu, Luwan, and Jing'an. The overall landscaping plan was designed by the renowned Williams Asselin Askaoui Landscape Architects and Urban Planners from Montreal, Canada, with construction drawings prepared by the Shanghai Landscape Architecture Design Institute.

　　YanZhong Park is divided into Phase I and Phase II based on construction timelines. Phase I extends from West Chengdu North Road in the west to Daning Road in the east, and from South Jinhua East Road in the south to North Middle Yan'an Road in the north, covering a total area of 37,355 square meters within the Huangpu District. Phase II of YanZhong Park covers a land area of 80,000 square meters. Its landscaping design incorporates modern horticultural techniques, emphasizing natural elements with plant materials as the main focus, complemented by features such as water bodies, peninsulas, bridges, platforms, and pavilions, creating an immersive experience that brings visitors close to nature.

　　The park contains a total of 6,800 square meters of water surfaces, divided into two sections by Huangpi Road, with depths of approximately 1–1.5 meters. In the eastern section, ducks swim on the water while red carp splash around; a central fountain spouts water like a flag fluttering in the wind. The western section features a cascading water display, channeling water from a distance down through layered levels and using mechanical means to pump it back up, ensuring a continuous circulation of fresh, flowing water. Visitors can step onto small islets in the water, immerse themselves in the embrace of the pond; or sit on viewing platforms overlooking the water, quietly listening to the symphony of blue and green; or walk barefoot across wooden bridges, watching the murmuring stream flow beneath their feet — at the lowest point, the water surface is just 20 centimeters from the bridge.

　　To accommodate visitors, the park is equipped with resting facilities such as pavilions and benches, and features six large tree-planted plazas. These areas not only provide spaces for rest and scenic enjoyment but also serve as ideal spots for morning exercise.

　　Transportation

　　Park Address: Intersection of Middle Yan'an Road and Huangpi Road, Luwan District, Shanghai

　　Transportation: Routes 108, 518, 789, 454, Shangchuan Special Line, and 925B