Penfold Park occupies the centre of Sha Tin Racecourse, creating a public green space within a major sporting venue. Managed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, it opens on non-racedays, subject to the venue’s operating arrangements. The lawns and parkland offer a very different experience from the crowded grandstands. The infield is therefore part of local community life as well as the landscape seen during a race meeting.
Penfold Park is also a habitat for wild egrets, bringing a wildlife dimension to Sha Tin’s racing landscape. During the Beijing Olympics it served as a training venue for equestrian horses, and Olympic exhibits were retained to commemorate that role. These two aspects give the centre of the course an identity beyond thoroughbred racing: a place associated with urban nature and with another branch of international equestrian sport.
Heritage Museum. Explore Hong Kong’s art and cultural history at the museum in Sha Tin, including displays on its popular culture.
Che Kung Temple. Continue to Tai Wai for traditional temple architecture and the distinctive statue of the military figure honoured here.
Sha Tin district, Hong Kong has 692,806 residents.
