How many parks are there in Beijing? ——Explore the latest data and hot topics on urban green lungs
In recent years, with the acceleration of urban ecological construction, the number and quality of Beijing's parks have become the focus of public attention. Coinciding with the national fitness craze and the promotion of the "park city" concept, we combined the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days to sort out the latest data and related developments of Beijing parks for you.
1. Authoritative statistics on the number of parks in Beijing

| park type | Quantity (seats) | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| city park | 1050+ | 85% of the central city is within walking distance |
| country park | 132 | An average of 10 per suburban county |
| Wetland Park | 15 | The total area is 2900 hectares |
| community park | 680+ | Full coverage within a service radius of 500 meters |
| total | 1877+ | Per capita green space area is 16.5㎡ |
Note: The data comes from the 2023 annual report of the Beijing Municipal Landscaping and Greening Bureau, including park projects under construction.
2. Relevance of recent hot topics
1.“20 Minutes in the Park Effect” hits social media platforms: Psychological research shows that staying in the park for 20 minutes a day can significantly reduce stress. Beijing's Chaoyang District piloted the "Midday Park Charging Plan", and related topics have been read more than 200 million times.
2.The application of the central axis as a cultural heritage drives the park’s upgrade: 14 central axis parks including the Temple of Heaven Park and Jingshan Park have started smart transformation, adding AR navigation systems and ecological monitoring equipment.
3.“Wild Swan Family” becomes internet celebrity: The mute swans in the Olympic Forest Park naturally hatched six chicks, and Douyin-related videos were viewed more than 80 million times, driving sales of bird watching equipment to increase by 300%.
3. Top list of special parks
| park name | Featured Highlights | Hot search index |
|---|---|---|
| Wenyu River Park | The largest “green lung” in Beijing (30 square kilometers) | ★★★★★ |
| Beijing Urban Green Heart Forest Park | Carbon neutral demonstration area | ★★★★☆ |
| Sanshan Wuyuan Art Center | Digitally Immersive Royal Garden | ★★★★ |
| Lize Sports Park | 5G fully intelligent sports venues | ★★★☆ |
4. Construction plan for the next three years
According to the "Special Action Plan for the Construction of Beijing Park System (2023-2025)", the focus will be on promoting:
• 50 new “borderless parks” will be built with fences removed
• Renovate 120 "Golden Corners and Silver Edges" micro green spaces
• Create 8 “park chains” with a total length of 200 kilometers
• Achieve full street coverage of “one street, one park”
Conclusion
It can be seen from the data that Beijing has formed an ecological pattern of "a city with a thousand gardens". With the innovation of the “park+” model (+ culture, + sports, + technology), these green spaces are evolving into new carriers of urban vitality. It is recommended that citizens use the "Beijing Park Butler" WeChat applet to check the flow of people and special activities in each park in real time, so as to enjoy a better quality green life.
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