Do you enjoy camping under the trees? Walk your dog at night? Or simply enjoying a nice picnic? Starting September 1, Shanghai will implement new park regulations to make green places safer, friendlier and more enjoyable for all.
You might love weekend camping, late-night strolls, or simply resting in nature; these changes will enhance your park experience.
Visitors enter Century Park through a new green corridor.
Smarter Tent & Canopy Management
Parks will designate special areas for tents and canopies.
If a park isn't suitable for large sunshades (like canopies), notices will be posted to guide visitors.
Safety checks on tent pegs, ropes, and wind lines will be strengthened to avoid accidents – especially tripping hazards.
Each park will set a maximum capacity for camping zones. During peak times, crowd control will be in place.
Parks are encouraged to expand tent areas and cannot arbitrarily ban camping under the excuse of "safety."
Anime fans flock to Fuxing Island Park for the RED LAND adventure event.
Safer & Friendlier Spaces
Visitors must follow park safety rules, behave responsibly, and stay mindful of others.
Parks will increase patrols, improve signage, and maintain facilities to create a safe and relaxing atmosphere.
Night-time areas will be well-lit with improved security, and some parks may even introduce emergency one-click alarms.
Hanfu-clad visitors explore Gucun Park at night during the cherry blossom festival.
Clearer Vehicle & Bike Rules
Electric mobility aids for people with disabilities must be licensed; unlicensed vehicles and illegal operations will not be allowed.
Policies for children's bikes, scooters and toy vehicles vary.
Parks that allow bicycles must provide separate cycling lanes with speed controls and safety signs.
A child bikes at Minhang Cultural Park
Pet-Friendly but Responsible
Dog-friendly zones will be expanded and better marked.
Owners must leash their pets (large dogs also need muzzles) and clean up after them.
Security patrols will step up enforcement of these rules.
The Civilized Pet Carnival at Langxiang Park
Better Night-time Services
At least one 24-hour restroom will be available in every park that's open around the clock.
Large and busy parks will be encouraged to add more 24-hour facilities.
Smart technology, such as self-service equipment, will make after-dark visits more comfortable.
Families camp in Minhang Cultural Park.
Quieter, More Peaceful Parks
Noise control rules will be strictly enforced.
Fitness, music and entertainment activities will be confined to designated zones and periods to ensure a calm environment.
Seniors play saxophone at the Luodian Meilan West Lake Park.
Community Participation & Feedback
Parks will introduce "Citizen Park Leaders" and volunteer programs, giving visitors a voice in park management.
Feedback platforms will be created so that they can share their ideas and concerns.
Complaints will be handled through a tiered response system to ensure timely resolutions.
Shanghai's parks are more than just green spaces – they are community living rooms where people gather, relax and connect.
The new rules are designed to make camping and leisure activities safer, ensure parks remain accessible and welcoming, and strike the right balance between enjoyment and order.
Whether you are pitching a tent, walking your dog, or taking a midnight jog, these changes mean Shanghai's parks will better serve you around the clock.