In preparation for the forthcoming 15th National Games, Tianhe district of Guangzhou has been enhancing its sports facilities designated for the Games' events and revitalizing its urban landscape.

Huang Kaixuan, deputy head of the district, highlighted these efforts during a press conference on June 10.

The enhancement projects for the surrounding areas of the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center are finished, offering a pleasant environment. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

A total of 90 enhancement projects have been implemented at surrounding locations, including the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center, Tianhe Sports Center, Guangzhou Polytechnic of Sports, the stadium of South China Agricultural University, and Guangzhou Sport University.

These projects involve the improvement of 35 roads spanning more than 40 kilometers and enhancing an area of around 200 hectares.

A pocket park offers exercise and relaxation amenities on a street corner near the Tianhe Sports Center. [Photo/WeChat account: tianhefabu]

An additional 220,000 square meters of green spaces have been added, creating seamless connections between green areas within sports venues and the surrounding streets.

Formerly unused enclosed spaces have been repurposed into lively sports parks or pocket parks, providing the community with urban oases for relaxation, exercise, jogging, and various other activities.