By Jiang Jiaojiao and Li Hui

Nantong Yangtze River Sports Park football area opened to the public on 30th August. There is one more riverside sports and leisure space for citizens.

The park covers an area of about 42 hectares. It is planned to create three themed functional areas: green football, community friendliness, and leisure and fashion.

The football area covers an area of about 15.1 hectares. Six full-size natural grass football fields (11-a-side) and two five-a-side football fields have been built. It is also equipped with a basketball court, children’s play area and leisure facilities for citizens.