A Riverside Park with a Community Focus
The park opened in July 2002 and was developed in harmony with the surrounding natural environment. In the same year, it received the Handmade Hometown Award in the regional development category, recognizing its contribution to the local community.
Covering approximately 8 hectares of bamboo woodland along the Yoshino River, the park provides space for recreation, outdoor learning, and community events. Its facilities include a bamboo-themed field athletics course, an outdoor event stage, and a spacious multipurpose lawn. With activities suited to different ages, it is an inviting destination for families, groups, and anyone who enjoys spending time outdoors.
Explore the Park’s Facilities
Multipurpose Lawn
The broad grassy area is ideal for picnics, casual sports, group activities, and outdoor events. Surrounded by greenery, it offers plenty of room for families and friends to relax and enjoy the open air.
Outdoor Event Stage
The outdoor stage occasionally hosts local celebrations, music performances, and other community events. Set against the natural landscape, these gatherings offer a pleasant way to experience the area’s community spirit.
Bamboo Field Athletics Course
One of the park’s distinctive attractions is its field athletics area, which incorporates bamboo into its play equipment. Visitors can enjoy active outdoor fun while experiencing the textures and character of this traditional natural material. The course is particularly popular with children.
Dragonfly Pond
This natural pond provides a habitat for dragonflies, frogs, and other aquatic wildlife. The changing seasons bring different sights and ecological activity, making it an appealing spot for nature observation and insect watching.
Sledding Slope
A grassy slope provides space for sledding and other simple outdoor play. It adds another activity for visitors looking to enjoy the park beyond its walking paths and open lawns.
Bamboo and Stone Walking Paths
Walking paths wind through the bamboo groves, combining bamboo and stone elements to create a distinctive setting for a leisurely stroll. The paths offer opportunities to appreciate the changing scenery, observe birds, and discover the small details of the natural environment.
Outdoor Learning and Nature Experiences
Bamboo Park Mizube no Gakkō is more than a recreational park. It also serves as an outdoor learning environment where children and adults can explore the natural world. Activities such as observing aquatic creatures, discovering insects, and identifying wild plants help visitors develop a closer understanding of local ecosystems.
Visitors can also enjoy water-based recreation in designated areas near the clear waters of the Yoshino River. The combination of riverside scenery, bamboo woodland, open lawns, and walking trails makes the park a refreshing place to spend time with family or friends. Whether taking a relaxed stroll, watching wildlife, or enjoying the athletic equipment, visitors can experience nature through both play and discovery.
Opening Hours
April to September: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
October to March: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Access
By train: Approximately a 15-minute walk from Awa-Yamakawa Station on the JR Tokushima Line.
By car: Approximately 35 minutes from Wakimachi Interchange on the Tokushima Expressway. Parking is available, making the park convenient for families and groups arriving by car.