Azuma Comprehensive Sports Park, Fukushima Prefecture

Overview

Azuma Comprehensive Sports Park in Fukushima Prefecture was developed for the 50th National Sports Festival (Fukushima Kokutai) in 1995. It's a park with a comprehensive collection of sports facilities. The vast grounds include an athletics stadium, baseball fields, tennis courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool, and more. It caters to a wide range of needs, from serious training to casual recreation. The park also features beautiful scenery throughout the year, including a 500-meter gingko tree avenue and a rose garden. In autumn, the gingko avenue becomes a mesmerizing golden tunnel. The rose garden bursts with colorful blooms and sweet fragrances. You can enjoy the beauty of nature year-round, with cherry blossoms in spring and vibrant autumn foliage. A spacious lawn area is perfect for picnics and ball games, offering a relaxing space for families and friends. Azuma Comprehensive Sports Park is a true 'oasis of greenery and sports'. The park also houses the Fukushima Shimin Kaien (Fukushima Citizens' Garden), showcasing relocated and restored houses from the mid-Edo to Meiji periods in the northern part of Fukushima Prefecture. It offers a glimpse into the lives of people from that era. Azuma Comprehensive Sports Park is a park filled with diverse attractions – sports, nature, and history. Be sure to visit!