Discovery Park (Hong Kong)
| Company type | Mixed-use development |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate, retail |
| Founded | May 1997 |
| Headquarters | Tsuen Wan , Hong Kong |
Area served | Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong |
| Products | Residential apartments, retail mall |
| Parent | New World Development Company Limited |
Discovery Park (), frequently referred to as D·PARK, is a mixed-use development comprising residential and commercial spaces situated at 398 Castle Peak Road in Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong. The entire complex, which includes the housing units and retail mall, spans an area exceeding .
Constructed by Hong Kong Resort Company Limited and overseen by New World Development Company Limited, Discovery Park's completion occurred in three stages from May 1997 through May 1998:
- Phase One: Blocks 1–4
- Phase Two: Blocks 5–8
- Phase Three: Blocks 9–12
The estate contains a total of 3,360 apartments varying between and , primarily catering to small family units with pricing positioned competitively relative to older estates nearby. On-site facilities include a clubhouse covering , a swimming pool measuring , tennis courts, a golf putting green, sauna facilities, and parking spaces. The property's launch coincided with the 1997 real estate bubble, which generated considerable speculative activity that positively influenced sales in neighboring districts such as Sham Tseng and Castle Peak.
The shopping centre, occupying , was conceived as a "Shopping Park" hybrid concept incorporating a tropical rainforest motif highlighted by an artificial waterfall and columns decorated with fruit motifs. Its main entrance features a stained glass dome that allows natural light to permeate the interior. Recently renamed "D•Park," the mall underwent refurbishment to position itself as Hong Kong's pioneering retail venue focused on parenting needs.
Facilities nearby
Directly above the Discovery Park bus terminus lies the Tsuen King Circuit Indoor Recreation Centre. Across from the estate stands the Tsuen Wan Police District Headquarters and Divisional Station, separated by Tsuen King Circuit road.
Location
Coordinates:
Route 9 extension
On 8 February 2007, Cheung Pei Shan Road, forming part of Route 9 that connects Chai Wan Kok and Shek Wai Kok, was inaugurated. This road traverses the reserved land designated for the shopping mall but does not provide direct access to Discovery Park.
MTR
A covered, air-conditioned walkway links Discovery Park to Tsuen Wan MTR station, reachable within five minutes on foot.
Bus
Situated adjacent to Castle Peak Road, Discovery Park benefits from numerous bus routes serving stops in close proximity.
Demographics
According to data from the 2016 by-census, Discovery Park had a population of 8,893 residents with a median age of 42.3 years; individuals of Chinese descent accounted for 92.7% of inhabitants. The average household size was recorded at 2.7 persons, while the median monthly household income stood at HK$51,500.
Politics
Discovery Park is located within the Discovery Park electoral division of the Tsuen Wan District Council. The area is represented by Lau Cheuk-yu, who was elected during the 2019 local government elections.