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Penfold Park

๐Ÿ“ Sha Tin, New Territories

โ˜…4.2(1,815 Google reviews)๐Ÿ’ฐFree entry๐Ÿ‘ถAll ages

A 20-acre open-lawn park set within Sha Tin Racecourse. Features expansive picnic-ready grass, a children's playground, walking paths, and an Olympic torch from Beijing 2008. Free parking for up to three hours.

โœ“ picnic lawnsโœ“ dog-friendlyโœ“ free parkingโœ“ open grass spaceโœ“ school groupsโœ“ Olympic memorabilia
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Very big grassy park with human amenities. It is not completely fenced....so if your dog is not recall trained, dont let them off leash.

๐Ÿ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families who want genuine open-grass space for picnics, ball games, and free-range toddler play. School groups book it heavily on weekday mornings. Dog owners rate it among Sha Tin's top spots. Families arriving on race days will find access restricted and hours cut short.

โ„น๏ธ What to Know Before You Go

๐Ÿ’กCheck the Sha Tin Racecourse race calendar before visiting โ€” park hours are significantly reduced on race days
โฐThree hours of free parking is available in the racecourse car park
๐ŸŽŸ๏ธDogs must be recall-trained before going off-lead as parts of the perimeter are not fully fenced
๐Ÿš—Weekday mornings attract school picnic groups โ€” arrive early or visit in the afternoon for more space

๐Ÿ’ฌ What Families Are Saying

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4.2
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1,815 Google reviews

Praised open lawn space40%
Highlighted dog-friendly access30%
Mentioned free parking20%
Noted school group popularity10%
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A B

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โ€œVery big grassy park with human amenities. It is not completely fenced....so if your dog is not recall trained, dont let them off leash.โ€

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Maggie LEE

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โ€œSuch a lovely park to walk around in ๐Ÿ‚ Went on a weekday and there were lots of kids on school picnics ๐Ÿ’— Part of itโ€™s under renovation right now, but itโ€™s still really clean ๐ŸŒฟ Pretty great spot, especially since itโ€™s dog-friendly ๐Ÿพโ€

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Edwin Lu

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โ€œsuch a good place for dog walking one of the few places in hk with such size, its also v safe coz its surrounding by the racecourse so we did unleash our dogs also 3h free parking what more could you ask forโ€

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Jacob

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โ€œPenfold Park is a fantastic spot for both relaxation and activity. The expansive lawns are perfect for picnics, and I've enjoyed many sunny afternoons here with friends and family. It's a haven for dog owners, with plenty of space for pets to run around and socialize. However, it's worth noting that the park isn't fully fenced, so it's important to keep an eye on your furry friends if they're off-leash. The park is also a great place for a leisurely stroll, and I've often seen horse racing in aโ€

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Overview

Penfold Park sits at the centre of Sha Tin Racecourse, encircled by the track and surrounded by Fo Tan's residential towers. The 20-acre lawn is one of Hong Kong's largest freely accessible grass expanses โ€” popular with school picnic groups on weekdays and dog owners on weekends. The Beijing 2008 Olympic torch is displayed on-site as a legacy of the racecourse's role as the equestrian venue. A children's playground anchors the family zone. Three hours of free parking is available.

๐Ÿ• Opening Hours

Monday09:00 โ€“ 18:30
Tuesday09:30 โ€“ 18:30
Wednesday09:00 โ€“ 18:30
Thursday09:00 โ€“ 18:30
Friday09:30 โ€“ 18:30
Saturday09:00 โ€“ 18:30
Sunday09:00 โ€“ 18:30

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