The park's name translates to 'Sea Heart' and originally referred to a small island in Kowloon Bay known for a rock shaped like a heart.
The iconic 'Fish Tail Rock' was carefully relocated and reconstructed in the park after the original island was connected to the mainland during the 1964 land reclamation project.
The park occupies a piece of land that was once a popular bathing beach before the urban industrial expansion of To Kwa Wan.
It contains a notable swimming complex operated by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department that functions independently of the park's landscaped areas.
Hoi Sham Park is a waterfront public space located in the To Kwa Wan district of Kowloon, Hong Kong. The site is situated on a headland that was formerly Hoi Sham Island, an area known for its unique rock formations before land reclamation in the 1960s. The park features landscaped Chinese-style gardens, walking paths, and a dedicated swimming pool complex. It overlooks the Kowloon Bay area, providing views of the cruise terminal and ongoing maritime activity. Several rock formations salvaged from the original island, including the iconic 'Hoi Sham Rock' and 'Fish Tail Rock,' are preserved as sculptural elements within the garden. The park serves as a community recreational hub, offering fitness equipment and passive leisure zones.
The viewing platform overlooking the harbor featuring the preserved Fish Tail Rock.
Bring sun protection as the waterfront promenade has limited natural shade during midday hours.
Check the park's internal map to locate the historical stone carvings, as they are tucked into the smaller garden alcoves.
Visit during the early evening to watch the sunset over the cruise terminal across the bay.
Do not expect a wilderness or nature reserve experience; this is an urban, man-made public park surrounded by residential high-rises.
