The smallest park in the world is officially recognized in Shizuoka

Locals in the town of Nagaizumi in Shizuoka Prefecture have been referring to the ground space as the “smallest park in the world” at the corner of the traffic. At the ceremony on February 25, the Guinness World Records was finally recognized.

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A very small park

The smallest park in the world (its official name) was built in 1988. It was inspired by Mild Park in Portland, Oregon, after Shuji Koyama, an official with the town’s urban planning department, visited the area. After returning to Nagaizumi, a spare piece of land at the corner of the intersection provides a plot for Nagaizumi’s own “the smallest park in the world”. The park has a small cluster of grass and a small bench for one person.

Since its completion 37 years ago, the town has called it “the smallest park in the world.” Finally, at a meeting on February 25, the park officially defeated Mill’s Park to win the “The Smallest Park in the World” title after a measurement of time last Christmas. Applause rang out in the room as the result was announced. “I hope it will encourage people to come to the area, be cherished by the local community and rule over future generations with world-renowned landmarks,” said Osamu Ikeda, the mayor of the town.

The happiness of some people, the disappointment of others

While headlines in Japan and beyond are happy with these developments, in Oregon, that’s another story. Oregon LiveOregon’s local media website sadly declared “Sorry, Portland. “The smallest park in the world” is now elsewhere.” Mill End Park has enjoyed the championship since 1971, with its park at 0.29 square meters. However, last week, the registration for the eldest son park was 0.24 meters, winning the record.

Speech Oregon Live By phone, Portland Parks and Recreation spokesman Mark Ross joked that he was “angry.” But he added: “If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, then we are indeed the most flattered.”

Anyone who wishes to visit the world’s smallest park can find its Google Maps link here.

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