Xifeng residents enjoy their leisure time at upgraded park

With spring in full bloom, Shuiling Park in Xifeng county has been newly upgraded, offering a refreshing green space for residents. Lush vegetation, winding fitness trails, and well-arranged adult workout equipment and children's play facilities have attracted many visitors for exercise, relaxation, and family outings.

Residents have a picnic at Shuiling Park. [Photo/WeChat account of Xifeng county]

As a key project in this year's public fitness initiative, the park's renovation has now entered its final stage. Major upgrades, including fitness trail paving, installation of table tennis tables, renewal of park seating, and a variety of outdoor activity facilities, have been completed, catering to people of all age groups.

The basketball court surface is expected to be completed and put into use on April 25.

"The facilities are well-equipped, and the air is fresh. We often come here to sing and dance – it's very enjoyable," said local resident Qing Xiuni. Another local surnamed Zhou added, "The new play facilities make it much easier to bring kids here. My child really loves it."

Xifeng is also accelerating efforts to improve its urban and rural public fitness network. In addition to upgrading Shuiling Park, four more fitness projects are set to begin by the end of April, including upgrades to fitness facilities in Longzhua village of Yongyang subdistrict and Qingshan Miao township, a five-a-side football field in Xiaozhaiba town, and a five-kilometer fitness trail in Qingshan Miao township.