Watch a movie or live performance, do some yoga or enjoy safe outdoor fun at The Grounds – Hong Kong’s first space built for social distancing
- The Grounds comprises 100 private pods with loungers for two or four people, separated by picket fences
- Managing director Simon Wilson says it is the first entertainment venue specifically designed for the Covid-19 era of social distancing
Tired of being cooped up in your flat? A Hong Kong events organiser may have found a solution for those who crave outdoor entertainment but are too afraid to venture out because of the coronavirus.
Below the Hong Kong Observation Wheel on the Central Harbourfront, The Grounds at AIA Vitality Park is said to be the city’s first recreational space purpose-built for the pandemic.
Scattered across the site are 100 “private pods”, each holding two to four blue-and-white beach loungers. The place is set up with social distancing in mind.
Sitting in these private pods, visitors can enjoy activities including watching films on a big screen, live music performances, and game shows, all with a night view of Victoria Harbour. The Grounds opened to the public this week.
“As we navigate this new global normal, The Grounds is designed to allow guests to play, socialise and be entertained responsibly,” says Simon Wilson, managing director at The Grounds.