Changzhou is revitalizing idle plots to enhance leisure options. Several new parks and venues are opening, spanning basketball, tennis, community shared spaces, and pocket parks, showcasing the integrated growth of sports and leisure.
🏀 Fangyuanjie Front World NBA HOOP PARK
⏰ Time: opens to the public in Sep 2026
📍 Location: Qingyang North Road, Tianning District, Changzhou
✨ Highlights:
• NBA-grade courts built to competition standards, with two indoor full courts and one half court.
• The park introduces a mix of sports, including tennis, soccer, pickleball, cycling, and yoga.
• Set to be the designated site for the Changzhou stop of NBA star tours in China and a priority venue for NBA 3X events.
• Planned offerings include sports retail, casual dining, pet-friendly spaces, and trend-led cultural and creative outlets.
🎾 Chengxi Yeshi Tennis Center
📍 Location: east side of Longjiang Road, Xilin Subdistrict, Zhonglou District, Changzhou; north side of Qingtan West Road
✨ Highlights:
• Plans include 6 courts: 3 outdoor tennis courts and 2 indoor tennis courts.
• A multipurpose pop-up area supports dynamic theme switching.
• Suited for hosting professional tournaments and public fitness coaching.
🎾 FortyLove Tennis & Leisure Center
📍 Location: Fangli Village, Kunlun Subdistrict, Liyang, Changzhou
✨ Highlights:
• Three standard hard courts, with 2 courts equipped with powered retractable roofs.
• The tennis-themed Western restaurant opened on May 1, 2026.
• Successfully hosted the ODEAR Tennis Invitational, attracting tennis enthusiasts from across China.
• Plans to regularly host lawn music parties and other signature events.
🏡 Wanli Xincun community shared space
⏰ Time: opens to the public during Golden Week in Oct 2026
📍 Location: outside the west perimeter wall of the south section of Wanli Xincun, Changzhou
✨ Highlights:
• Covers approx. 2,000 sq m with comprehensive facilities combining sports and leisure.
• Equipped with ping-pong tables, fitness equipment, and leisure benches.
• A labor union station serves residents of different ages.
🌳 Wuchai Memory Pocket Park
⏰ Time: scheduled for completion in late Nov 2026
📍 Location: south of the west section of Greenland Fengyunhui, Changzhou; east of Yutang Road; north of Datong River
✨ Highlights:
• Green space of approx. 8,500 sq m on the former site of the Wujin County Diesel Engine Factory.
• Incorporates industrial design elements such as flywheels, belts, and pipe networks.
• Integrates an age-inclusive “park + playground” concept tailored to the needs of the nearby kindergarten.
• Will add opera elements to enrich the park’s cultural experience.
🎾 Changzhou BOOM Sports & Leisure Center
📍 Location: Hongmiaotou plot, Tianning District, Changzhou, next to Changzhou MixC and Chashan subway station
✨ Highlights:
• Tournament-grade tennis courts use the same surface technology as the Australian Open, offering excellent shock absorption, anti-slip, and rebound performance.
• Over 450 sq m of supporting space, including a gym, coffee bar, and lounges.
• A women-friendly tennis club offering thoughtful amenities like disposable bath towels and hair ties.
• Great for moms with kids, with LEGO bricks and children’s picture books.
💡 Travel tips: check each venue’s opening hours and event schedule. Some venues are family-friendly.
Come to Changzhou and experience the fresh appeal of its integrated sports and leisure scene!