Shanghai Peace Park

Shanghai Peace Park is located in the east-central part of Hongkou District, at the intersection of Kongjiang Road. It is a national AAA-level tourist scenic spot. The following is its detailed introduction: History The park was started to be built in August 1958 and was initially named Tilan Park. It was renamed Peace Park on October 1, 1959. Its predecessor was a desolate little village. Many Jews fled here during World War II. After the outbreak of the Anti-Japanese War, the Japanese army built six air-raid shelters here as ammunition depots. After liberation, it was transformed into a comprehensive park. Park Features Natural Landscape: The park is picturesque all year round. In spring, cherry blossoms, peach blossoms and other flowers are in full bloom; in summer, the lotus pond is full of lotus flowers, which contrast beautifully with the weeping willows by the lake; in autumn, osmanthus flowers are fragrant; in winter, wintersweets stand proudly in the snow and frost. Cultural landscape: The park has the Baihua Pavilion, waterside pavilions, and stone boats that embody the characteristics of Chinese classical architecture, with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted buildings, fully displaying the beauty of simplicity and elegance. Child-friendly facilities: The non-powered children's playground covers an area of ​​about 8,700 square meters and is equipped with a variety of amusement facilities such as slides, swings, trampolines, etc. Heping Academy Children's Library is a new reading space for children in the Heping branch of the district library, with natural science as the theme of its collection. Park Activities The park often organizes various cultural and sports exhibitions and performances, and also has new-era civilization practice points, such as the main center and the "Rainbow Square" volunteer service area. In addition, the Nature Center continues to carry out ecological science activities and nature education classes such as "Night Exploration of Peace Park - Striving to Become a Little Ecological Planner" and "Little Low-Carbon Living Expert".