The Leisure Services Branch manages and develops recreational and sports facilities throughout Hong Kong and provides a wide range of leisure activities for the community to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. It also promotes nature conservation and the greening of Hong Kong through the planting of trees and shrubs in public parks and recreational areas.

		A public park with beautiful scenery provides a suitable place for relaxation for families during holidays.

Sports facilities and other amenities in all 18 districts comprise 41 gazetted beaches, 36 swimming pools, two outdoor stadia (Hong Kong Stadium and Mong Kok Stadium), 53 natural turf soccer pitches, 20 artificial turf soccer pitches, 226 hard-surfaced soccer pitches, two hockey pitches, two rugby pitches, 85 sports centres, 321 squash courts, 24 sports grounds, 270 tennis courts, four golf driving ranges, five water sports centres, four holiday camps, 22 major parks, 649 children's playgrounds. These leisure facilities cover a total area of 2 189 hectares.

		The breathtaking aerial view of Clear Water Bay First and Second Beaches.

	The Lady MacLehose Holiday Village provides various recreational facilities for campers.

Close liaison is maintained with District Councils so that we can respond to the ever-changing demands for recreational facilities when planning new projects. The provision of recreational facilities in the private sector and in neighbouring districts is also taken into account.