All the NIS students who run cross country get to know Lam Tsuen Park. It's our very own leafy playground, just 5 minutes traffic-free walk away from the school. We use it for everything, from training, to holding races, to free and adventurous play in outdoor education.
Why is it so perfect for us? Here are my Top Ten Reasons Lam Tsuen Park is Wonderful.
1. Shade!
The park is filled with trees that give shade to all the paths and play areas.
2. Bridges!
The park has three cool bridges that are fun to run across and make great obstacles for all kinds of games.
3. Islands!
Who doesn't love islands for their mystery and adventure? Lam Tsuen Park has two islands.
4. River!
The mighty Lam Tsuen river divides the park, making it a beautiful and useful donut shape with bridges at the top and bottom.
5. Hills!
There's a secret hill hidden at the far end of the park. Great for hill repeats in cross country training and an excellent base in Capture-The-Flag.
6. Pagodas!
There are three of these
traditional, open-sided, roofed structures in the park. They give shade and shelter to tired runners, make great jails and bases for running games, and they hide in the trees in the correct, secretive way required for adventures.
7. Size!
The main loop of paths is exactly 1.1km around- perfect for our training and racing.
8. Safety!
There are no cars in or anywhere near the park. There are only two entrances and it's a simple shape where it's hard to get lost.
9. Terrain!
The park has hills, bushes, grass, trees, fences, steps, play equipment, flowerbeds and more. It provides endless interest as we move around and explore- not to mention loads of hiding places for games.
10. Green!
The park is a vital 'Green Lung' for Tai Po and Hong Kong. Its trees and plants clean and refresh the air and give us a play to play and train, away from the pollution of the roads.
Why is it so perfect for us? Here are my Top Ten Reasons Lam Tsuen Park is Wonderful.
1. Shade!
The park is filled with trees that give shade to all the paths and play areas.
2. Bridges!
The park has three cool bridges that are fun to run across and make great obstacles for all kinds of games.3. Islands!
Who doesn't love islands for their mystery and adventure? Lam Tsuen Park has two islands.
4. River!
The mighty Lam Tsuen river divides the park, making it a beautiful and useful donut shape with bridges at the top and bottom.
5. Hills!
There's a secret hill hidden at the far end of the park. Great for hill repeats in cross country training and an excellent base in Capture-The-Flag.
6. Pagodas!
There are three of these
traditional, open-sided, roofed structures in the park. They give shade and shelter to tired runners, make great jails and bases for running games, and they hide in the trees in the correct, secretive way required for adventures.7. Size!
The main loop of paths is exactly 1.1km around- perfect for our training and racing.
8. Safety!
There are no cars in or anywhere near the park. There are only two entrances and it's a simple shape where it's hard to get lost.
9. Terrain!
The park has hills, bushes, grass, trees, fences, steps, play equipment, flowerbeds and more. It provides endless interest as we move around and explore- not to mention loads of hiding places for games.
10. Green!
The park is a vital 'Green Lung' for Tai Po and Hong Kong. Its trees and plants clean and refresh the air and give us a play to play and train, away from the pollution of the roads.
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