Nishikyogoku Athletic Park — Attraction in Kyoto

名前に『公園』とあるが、遊具などの児童が遊ぶための遊具やスペースは皆無に等しく、むしろ総合スポーツ施設と言える。老若男女問わずいつでも利用できる健康器具が設置されているが、それも園内のごく一部のスペースに限られている。 屋外の競技場として、サッカー、ラグビー、野球、陸上競技が実施可能なスタジアムと、野球のスタジアムがある。屋内施設としては、夏季は水泳、冬季はアイススケートリンクとして活用されているアリーナ、バレーボールやバスケットボール、様々な武道競技が実施可能な体育館がある。プロアスリートの練習場や試合会場として利用されているのは勿論のこと、市民アスリートにも広く活用されているスポーツ施設と言えよう。 その一方で、アクセスはいまいちに感じる。公園周辺にはいくつか駐車場があるが、公園管理の駐車場ではなく、また駐車スペースも広くない。公園内にも駐車場はあるものの、同じくスペースは広くなく、また公園の端にあるため、様々な施設にも利用しやすい駐車場とは言い難い。鉄道の最寄り駅は西京極駅で、平日休日問わず電車の本数は充分にあるものの、駅のホームが狭く、何かの競技大会が行われると途端にホームは大混雑に陥る。もしこの公園で何らかの競技もしくはイベントに参加する際は、余裕をもった行動をとった方がよさそうだ。

Although the name says "park," there is no playground equipment or space for children to play; rather, it's more of a comprehensive sports facility. There is health equipment that can be used at any time by men and women of all ages, but it is limited to a small portion of the park. As outdoor stadiums, there are stadiums where soccer, rugby, baseball, and track and field events can be held, as well as a baseball stadium. Indoor facilities include an arena used for swimming in the summer and an ice skating rink in the winter, and a gymnasium for volleyball, basketball, and various martial arts competitions. The sports facilities are not only used by professional athletes for practice and games, but are also widely used by citizen athletes. On the other hand, accessibility seems to be a little poor. There are several parking lots in the vicinity of the park, but they are not park-managed parking lots, and the parking spaces are not large. There is also a parking lot within the park, but the spaces are not large, and because it's located at the edge of the park, it's not the most accessible parking lot to the various facilities. The nearest train station is Nishikyogoku Station, and although there are enough trains on weekdays and holidays, the station platforms are narrow, and the platforms become crowded whenever some kind of athletic event is held there. If you are planning to participate in a competition or event at this park, it would be best to allow plenty of time...

Stopped here for a quick bite to eat between the “Romantic Train” and the river boat ride. The stadium was in use for COVID vaccines but the food court was open and well-received. Decent prices with good food. The curry rice was appropriately spicy and there were some easy kid-friendly options as well. Nice bathrooms just outside...

Sports park with 4 sports facilities There are running course and walking course you can also playing basketball or do gym or taking the dogs for a walk there is also a dog cafe and there are always people playing outdoor sports 24 hours a day. If you like open spaces and you like sports I recommend...