The project, expected to feature four distinctive squares, will be one of the largest public spaces in the city, offering a blend of cultural heritage, entertainment, and recreational activities.

According to the winning design, the park will have four major squares, each located at one of the park’s main entrances.

The Central Square, spanning 17,300 square meters, will represent the cultural heritage of the Xu Doai region and depict the legendary tale of Son Tinh and Thuy Tinh. The square’s surface will feature symbolic images such as the nine-tusked elephant, nine-spurred rooster, and nine-red-haired horse, all rooted in Vietnamese folklore.

The Festival Square, measuring 11,470 square meters, will be a dedicated space for cultural events and entertainment activities. It will include themed gardens, badminton and shuttlecock courts, and circular green areas designed to enhance the aesthetics of the square.

The Memory Square, covering 15,500 square meters, will honor Vietnam’s great minds and national heroes. At its heart will be a monument designed to resemble a royal decree, symbolizing the historic mandate given by King Le Nhan Tong to Hoang Trinh Thanh, a prominent diplomat who represented Vietnam at the Ming court between 1443 and 1460.

The Sports Square, measuring 8,200 square meters, will feature dynamic curved designs and the Olympic rings, representing global unity and athleticism. This unique combination of shapes and colors will ensure the park’s identity stands out, both locally and internationally.

In addition to these squares, the park will host a series of specialized gardens, including the Traditional Garden, showcasing local crafts such as Van Phuc silk weaving, Chuong village conical hat making, and Da Sy blacksmithing. Other gardens will include a Japanese Garden, designed for quiet reflection with a chess pavilion, and an English Garden with expansive lawns for relaxation.

At a recent session of the Hanoi People’s Council, Can Thi Viet Ha, Chairwoman of the Ha Dong People’s Committee, stated that 52 hectares of the park area have already been cleared for development. The project will be carried out in two phases.

Phase 1 will focus on developing key infrastructure such as leveling the land, constructing embankments, and installing fire prevention systems, while Phase 2 will seek public and private investments to complete remaining facilities, including a gymnasium and a ferris wheel.

This ambitious project, expected to greatly enhance the city's green spaces and provide new recreational opportunities for the community, has been in the planning stages for 26 years.

Quang Phong