Two popular parks in Shanghai's Changning district have opened to pets, offering residents more welcoming spaces to enjoy the outdoors with their animals.

Gubei Citizen Park

As a pet-friendly pilot site, Gubei Citizen Park adopts a flexible management approach. During off-peak hours, designated lawns are opened for pets, allowing nearby residents and pet owners to form a tacit "off-peak sharing" routine. The park is also considering adding more pet-friendly facilities based on community feedback.

If you go

Where: Lane 1999 Gubei Road, Changning district, Shanghai.

Opening Hours: 24 hours

Entry: Free

Haisu Park

​Since September, Haisu Park has opened its sunken plaza as well as the northern and central lawns to pets. The park is equipped with pet drinking stations and waste-bag dispensers. Its proximity to the Haisu Cultural Plaza, home to several pet-themed shops, offers extra convenience for pet owners.

If you go

Where: No 760 Kaixuan Road, Changning district, Shanghai.

Opening Hours: 24 hours

Entry: Free

Source: WeChat account of Shanghai Changning media center at "shchangning"