{"id":156166,"date":"2023-08-24T14:26:36","date_gmt":"2023-08-24T05:26:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=156166&#038;lang=en"},"modified":"2023-08-24T14:26:36","modified_gmt":"2023-08-24T05:26:36","slug":"fukuoka-city-announces-major-park-renewals","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/en\/news\/fukuoka-city-announces-major-park-renewals\/","title":{"rendered":"Fukuoka City Announces Major Park Renewals"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the 23rd, Mayor Takashima of Fukuoka City held a press conference announcing major renovations for three parks, including Seiryu Park.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Seiryu Park, a venue for this year&#8217;s &#8220;Nakasu Jazz&#8221; and located near Canal City Hakata, will be transformed into a leisure destination. It will host seating areas, cafes, and all-day dining options. Plans also include a permanent &#8220;Water and Light Show&#8221; around Haruyoshi Bridge to enhance night-time experiences by the river. Mayor Takashima expressed hopes for the riverside to become a new night spot, complementing food stalls along the river, to support &#8220;one more night in Fukuoka.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higashi Hirao Park Otani Square will be redeveloped into an inclusive park, offering cafes and facilities accessible to children with disabilities. Fukuoka City will utilize the &#8220;Park PFI system&#8221; to engage private expertise in renewing these parks, including Meiji Park near Hakata Station. The renewed parks are set to open in stages from Spring 2025. <\/span><b>Source:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.city.fukuoka.lg.jp\/data\/open\/cnt\/3\/107665\/1\/Park-PFI_miryokuafureru3kouenntannjou.pdf?20230822144312\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fukuoka City<\/span><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/ <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kbc.co.jp\/news\/article.php?id=10710473&amp;ymd=2023-08-23\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">KBC<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-156161\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/fnn_seiryu-park-renewal_2023_cl.jpg?resize=1046%2C592&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Fukuoka City Announces Major Park Renewals\" width=\"1046\" height=\"592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/fnn_seiryu-park-renewal_2023_cl.jpg?w=1046&amp;ssl=1 1046w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/fnn_seiryu-park-renewal_2023_cl.jpg?resize=300%2C170&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/fnn_seiryu-park-renewal_2023_cl.jpg?resize=1024%2C580&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/fnn_seiryu-park-renewal_2023_cl.jpg?resize=768%2C435&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay informed with the latest Fukuoka &amp; Kyushu news and events in English. 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