Nakagawa Park
| Nakagawa Park | |
|---|---|
| 中川公園 | |
West entrance to Area A of the park | |
Interactive map of Nakagawa Park | |
| Location | Nakagawa, Adachi, Tokyo, Japan |
| Coordinates | 35°46′25″N 139°51′08″E / 35.77361°N 139.85222°E |
| Area | 120,698 m2 (12.0698 ha) |
| Established | 1 June 1986 |
| Operated by | Tokyo Metropolitan Government |
| Public transit access | 15-minute walk from Kameari Station (JR Jōban Line) |
Nakagawa Park (Japanese: 中川公園, Nakagawa Kōen) is a public park located in Nakagawa, Adachi, Tokyo, Japan. The park is known for its open lawns, seasonal trees, and recreational facilities, and serves as a local green space for residents of the surrounding neighborhoods.
Overview
Nakagawa Park was developed as part of an urban greening project and is partly constructed above the Nakagawa Water Reclamation Center. The park provides a large open space where children and families can enjoy outdoor activities, and it features seasonal landscapes including cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage later in the year.[1]
The park is divided into multiple areas, including sections with open lawns, wooded areas, and recreational facilities. Some areas are built on the rooftop of the water treatment facility, offering elevated viewpoints over the surrounding area.[2]
Layout
The park is split into two independent areas, and there is no continuous internal path connecting them. Between the two sections sits the Nakagawa Water Reclamation Center, a large wastewater treatment facility.
Area A (near Kannana-dōri, Tokyo Metropolitan Route 318) contains most of the playground and recreational facilities, while Area B (by the Naka River) is generally quieter and more open. Both areas are managed as a single park but function like two separate sections with different entrances and features.
Facilities
Nakagawa Park includes a variety of recreational and natural features:
- Area A
- Service Center – manages park facilities (open 8:30–17:30)
- Maple Walking Path
- Rose Path
- Area A (located above the Nakagawa Water Reclamation Center)
- Open lawn
- Children's playground
- Area B
- Fruit Tree Grove / Four-Seasons Forest
- Sports field
- Community plaza
- Multipurpose field[3]
The park is also used for community events and outdoor activities such as sports, walking, and seasonal nature viewing.
Access
Nakagawa Park is located at 5-1-1 Nakagawa, Adachi, Tokyo. The nearest railway station is Kameari Station on the JR Jōban Line, from which the park is approximately a 15-minute walk.[1]
The park is open year-round, and admission is generally free, although some facilities may require a fee.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Nakagawa Park". Tokyo Convention & Visitors Bureau. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ "Nakagawa Park (Adachi, Tokyo)". Walkerplus. Retrieved 10 March 2026.
- ^ a b "Nakagawa Park facilities". Tokyo East Park. Retrieved 10 March 2026.