It was designed by the Irish engineer and gardener Richard Henry Brunton, who also oversaw the development of the Yokohama waterfront.
The park was originally built on the site of the former Foreign Settlement's cricket ground and was known as 'Yokohama Park' to both foreign and Japanese residents.
It is the site of the first baseball stadium built in Japan, the predecessor to the current Yokohama Stadium.
The annual tulip festival held in the park typically sees peak bloom in mid-April.
The park features a memorial stone commemorating the site of the former Yokohama Cricket Club.
Yokohama Park is the second oldest Western-style park in Japan, established in 1876. It serves as the home ground for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars baseball team, as Yokohama Stadium occupies a large portion of its footprint. The park is renowned for its extensive tulip displays, which feature approximately 70,000 bulbs across 60 varieties that bloom every spring. Its layout blends formal geometric garden design with recreational athletic space. The park occupies a central urban location in the Naka Ward. It functions as both a municipal sports hub and a floral destination for city residents. The current landscaping incorporates water fountains, a plaza, and integrated walking paths around the stadium perimeter.
The central fountain area facing the main entrance of Yokohama Stadium during the tulip blooming season.
Visit during the third week of April to witness the peak bloom of the tulip displays.
Plan your visit to coincide with a baseball game day to experience the intense local sports culture in the surrounding plaza.
Walk the full perimeter to see the contrast between the historic garden areas and the modern stadium architecture.
Visiting during major baseball games if you are seeking a quiet environment, as the park becomes very crowded and loud.
Refrain from walking on flower beds or picking tulips; follow marked paths during high-traffic game days.
