[blader952]

I only know one park in Hong Kong where I can rollerblade, so I wanted to try some new parks in Hong Kong. So What parks in Hong Kong are good for rollerbladding?

[saphireruby]

Haven't found anywhere that's rollerblade friendly.

[tt2003]

most government parks do not allow any BIKE and rollerblade.

[MovingIn07]

That's pretty sad. In Melbourne we used to cycle and skate along the path by the seafront - it was long, flat, separate lines for wheels vs foot traffic - a very popular and fun Sunday morning activity. I think HK really sucks at that type of place - the harbour could be a great place for a family morning stroll for example, but it's not. Any anywhere that is flat has signs banning skates!

[Skyhook]

A typical Hong Kong "NO FUN" sign

Also being from Melbourne ( Victoria the garden state ), I have to agree with Moving07. I won't say anything more though, I might sound a bit negative lol. But, on an active outdoor lifestyle perspective, HK is a bit like being sent to a boarding school for adults, at times.... . The longer you live here, the more tolerant we become, even when our wings have been clipped quiet substantially....

A very funny video below, but pathetically sad account of how public space is perceived in HK, by the building management Gestapo's.

YouTube - Public spaces put to the test

YouTube - Public spaces put to the test

[dipper]

If you're interested in doing something to push for change to the rules governing activities in Hong Kong Parks you can get involved with the Freedom Ball project: Freedom Ball

Skyhook, your photo is in Quarry Bay Park, we were there last Sunday for one of the first experiments, you can see photos from the day on the blog above.

[Skyhook]

That's excellent news dipper, I am glad that some common sense is being applied, in regard to public park area's. No reason why parks shouldn't be utilized to their full public potential.

Thanks for informing us all that some proactive changes are being considered, even under a trial basis.

[dipper]

Skyhook,

It's too early to say that common sense is being applied yet or that any changes are being considered by anyone in a position of authority. I'm just staging some art interventions in order to push the issue and generate debate. The things I am doing are completely unauthorised and unofficial and not part of any trial by the government.

As the first two experiments were really successful in terms of response from the public on site I'm looking to increase the scale for the next one and get some press coverage to push the issue but I will need a larger team of people for that so I'm looking for interested people to get involved.

[pistolero]

If you are rollerblading in pairs or on your own, management for these parks usually don't bother to enforce those rules. They just don't want kids starting trouble, disturbing other people or injuring themselves on their property because they are liable.

[Skyhook]

Originally Posted by pistolero

If you are rollerblading in pairs or on your own, management for these parks usually don't bother to enforce those rules. They just don't want kids starting trouble, disturbing other people or injuring themselves on their property because they are liable.

Is that a fact ?

So even if you trip over, in said public park and hurt yourself, they are liable are they ?

I find that very difficult to believe.

I feel sorry for the children of Hong Kong, that most can't even play outside in parks like we did as children. Lets just keep them chained to the telly, PC or play station, cooped up inside, so they can breath stale air in the family apartment....Nice !

Must do wonders for their long term social/practical development.. .