Kamichiba Sunahara Park
| Kamichiba Sunahara Park | |
|---|---|
| 上千葉砂原公園 | |
JNR steam locomotive in the park | |
Interactive map of Kamichiba Sunahara Park | |
| Location | Nishi-Kameari, Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°45′27″N 139°50′31″E / 35.75750°N 139.84194°E |
| Area | 20,982 m2 (2.0982 ha) |
| Established | 1 April 1968 |
| Operated by | Katsushika City |
Kamichiba Sunahara Park (Japanese: 上千葉砂原公園, Kamichiba Sunahara Kōen) is a public park located in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan. The park is known for its combination of playground facilities, a traffic training park for children, and a small animal interaction area. It is one of the most popular family-oriented parks in Katsushika Ward.[1]
Location
Kamichiba Sunahara Park is located at 1-27-1 Nishi-Kameari in Katsushika Ward, Tokyo. The park is accessible from several nearby railway stations, including Kameari Station on the JR Jōban Line and Ohanajaya Station on the Keisei Main Line. Local buses also stop directly at the park.[2]
History
The park opened on 1 April 1968 as part of urban development projects in Katsushika Ward during the period of rapid postwar growth in Tokyo. It was designed as a neighborhood park with educational and recreational facilities for children.[3]
Layout and facilities
The park covers approximately 20,982 m2 (2.0982 ha) and includes a wide variety of recreational features.[4]
One of the park’s distinctive attractions is a traffic park where children can learn road safety using pedal-powered vehicles, bicycles, tricycles, and miniature cars on a course with traffic lights and road markings.[5]
The park also includes:
- playground equipment
- a miniature animal interaction area (fureai animal plaza)
- pony riding experiences for children
- a water play area used during summer
- open lawns and picnic spaces
- a display of a preserved steam locomotive
Many of the park’s facilities are free to use and are designed primarily for children and families.[6]
Natural features
In addition to its recreational facilities, the park contains landscaped green areas with seasonal flowers and trees. Cherry blossoms bloom in spring and attract visitors from the surrounding neighborhoods.[7]
See also
References
- ^ "Kamichiba Sunahara Park". Katsushika City Government. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Kamichiba Sunahara Park access information". Jalan Travel Guide. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Kamichiba Sunahara Park overview". Katsushika Park Information. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Kamichiba Sunahara Park facility guide". Katsushika City Government. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Kamichiba Sunahara Park transportation playground". Tabi-Rin. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Kamichiba Sunahara Park guide". Tokyo Free Parks. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Kamichiba Sunahara Park review". Wanderlog. Retrieved 10 March 2026.