Original title: 82 schools in Kunming are open for free, how is the utilization?
This summer, 82 primary and secondary schools in Kunming City opened sports facilities for citizens for free, covering 16 counties (cities) and districts in Kunming City. These open campus sites are clean and the environment is pleasant, and schools have also left sufficient reservations to meet the daily exercise needs of citizens.
Among them, the free sports venues in the Chenggong area, which are open to 15 schools, can accommodate nearly 2,000 sports enthusiasts to exercise at the same time, and other urban areas also maintain considerable openness. The opening of Chenggong District has become a microcosm of the sharing of school sports venues in the city. In the past, the quiet campus corners in the holidays are gradually becoming a new place for surrounding residents to share health and rejuvenate, and has also reserved development space for stimulating the health and vitality of the community.
Chenggong District Luolong School Football Stadium
During the visit, the reporter found that the current sports venues opened by various schools are very sufficient, and even the utilization rate is not high. For example, on August 12, Luolong School in Chenggong District opened 50 reservation quotas, with 3 people making appointments on the same day, with 47 places waiting to be used; Chenggong School of Yunnan Normal University Affiliated Middle School opened 80 places, with 17 people making appointments on the same day, with 53 places available… In response, citizens called for: increase publicity efforts, “Don’t waste such a good venue.”
School:
Enough open venue
There are many places for citizens to exercise
Luolong School in Chenggong District has a superior geographical location and has multiple communities around it. The school has a newly built 8-person football field, 6 300-meter circular track and field field, 4 table tennis courts and basketball courts. Since these stadiums are open for free, they have attracted many citizens to enter the school to exercise. The brand new standard 8-person football stadium is particularly popular, and many citizens spontaneously “group” to come here to play football. “There were many people coming two days ago, and at most, 21 people came at one time. There were many people, and the school was lively.” At the security duty room at the school gate, security personnel enthusiastically guided the citizens entering the school to exercise. “Our venue is very large. Walking forward is the football field, and going forward is the basketball court. Now all the facilities in our school are open.” He told reporters with a smile.
Chenggong District Luolong School
According to statistics, in the past month since the stadium was opened, Luolong School has received about 300 citizens, with an average daily number of people entering the school to exercise, making it a popular choice for surrounding residents to exercise.
Some surrounding schools also have various venues opened. China Primary School has opened track and field fields, basketball courts and other sports areas in the three campuses of Bailongtan, Dianchi Star City, and Jindunjunyuan. Chenggong School, an affiliated middle school of Yunnan Normal University, has opened football fields, standard 400-meter track, tennis courts, badminton courts, basketball courts and other sports fields… During most of the summer vacation, the venues of each school are very sufficient and the sports facilities are very rich, which can fully meet the needs of surrounding citizens.
At the same time, Kunming open schools actively promote the upgrading and renovation of sports venues to provide surrounding citizens with better fitness venues. In order to ensure the safety of citizens’ exercise, all schools are equipped with professional security personnel to conduct regular inspections and provide timely assistance when encountering emergencies. Cleaning staff regularly maintain the hygiene of the venue every day and strive to create a safe, tidy and comfortable sports environment for citizens.
Current students:
Opening the venue is a good thing
It’s great to be able to share with citizens
The school’s sports venues are abundant, which facilitates surrounding sports enthusiasts.
On the badminton court of Chenggong School, an affiliated middle school of Yunnan Normal University, Ms. Zhi, who had just finished a hearty duel, wiped her sweat and told reporters: “It’s so great! The venues of the cultural and sports centers I used to visit were tight, so I have to rely on ‘grabbing’. Now all schools are open, and the venues are sufficient. If you want to play, you can come at any time.”
The football team training on the football field of the Affiliated High School of Normal University
In order to exercise better, Ms. Zhi specially purchased quick-drying clothes and professional badminton shoes, “suitable equipment can indeed improve the exercise state.” In her opinion, badminton is a full-body exercise suitable for long-term persistence. It can not only exercise the body but also helps to fight aging, and is especially suitable for participating with friends.
After the school sports venue was opened for free, there were many citizens like Ms. Zhi who “transferred” to the scene. Ms. Zhi said: “There are many people in our group who like to play badminton and can make an appointment. Anyway, the venue is large and the quota is abundant. I also hope that the school can always adhere to the service of opening the venue.”
On the football field of Chenggong School, an affiliated middle school of Yunnan Normal University, Chen, who was about to enter the ninth grade, was conducting football training with his teammates. “Now, many schools have free football stadiums, and team training like us is not affected at all.” Looking at the open campus, there are both training partners and citizens like Ms. Zhi who are trained. As a student at the Affiliated High School of Normal University, he said: “It is a good thing to open the venue. The environment of our school is very good, and it is great to be shared by citizens.”
Surrounding residents:
Increase publicity efforts
Let the open venue be used for the full use
Residents of Yuhua Yuxiu Community, which is located along the way from Chenggong School, an affiliated middle school of Yunnan Normal University, truly enjoy the convenience of opening the school stadium. Mr. Gan is a full basketball fan. He has been playing basketball for decades and has now become a regular visitor to the open court of Chenggong School, a middle school affiliated to Yunnan Normal University. “It’s so convenient to walk 10 minutes. In addition to the Affiliated High School of Normal University, other schools around are also open, and there are more places to choose from for exercise. The environment in the school is very good. The key is that the appointment quota is sufficient and the reservation process is also very convenient. Like!” Mr. Gan said, unfortunately, during the holidays, he sometimes encounters golf friends going out or busy with work, and playing basketball alone is a bit deserted.
Nearby residents play basketball at school
“Although there are not many people now, there will definitely be many people coming to such a good venue in the future.” Mr. Gan suggested that schools and communities increase publicity efforts to let more citizens know that the sports venues of these schools are open on weekends and holidays, and everyone will unite to organize some basketball friendly matches to make the best use of them. “Don’t waste such a good venue. Let’s hold more activities, and everyone is together and it’s lively.”
“There will definitely be more people coming in the future.” The security staff of Luolong School in Chenggong District introduced, “The community opposite the school is now relocating, and many residents may not know the news that the school stadium is open. When the publicity is getting stronger, more people will come here to know this good place, so that our event can be truly lively.”
Urban Times All Media Intern: Li Yingyu Gao Kui
Yunnan Daily-Yun News Editor: Zhao Tingting
Editor-in-charge: Yun News
Key Data and Utilization Rates of Open School Sports Venues in Kunming
To further illuminate the impact and utilization of Kunming’s initiative to open school sports facilities, let’s analyse some key data points. The following table provides a concise overview of venue availability and usage rates across different schools. This data underscores the potential of this program and highlights areas for improvement.
| School | Venue(s) Opened | Total Quotas (e.g., per day) | Appointments Made (e.g., on a specific day) | Available Slots (e.g., on the same day) | Average Daily Visitors (approximate) | Key Observations |
| :———————————————————— | :——————————————————————————– | :—————————- | :—————————————- | :—————————————- | :————————————– | :—————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— |
| Chenggong District Luolong School | Football field, track and field, table tennis courts, basketball courts | 50 (reservations) | 3 | 47 | 10 (approximate, based on monthly data) | High venue capacity; underutilized, suggesting a need for increased publicity and community engagement to boost participation. Ideal for football,track and field. |
| Chenggong School of yunnan Normal University Affiliated Middle School | Football field, track, tennis courts, badminton courts, basketball courts, | 80 (reservations) | 17 | 53 | – | A variety of sports facilities offered; Similar to luolong, the utilization rate indicates an chance to raise awareness amongst residents. Excellent for overall sports training. |
| China Primary School (various campuses) | Track and field, basketball courts (Bailongtan, Dianchi Star City, Jindunjunyuan) | – | – | – | – | More data on usage from all campuses is needed at the time of writng. |
Table Notes: Data accessed on august 20, 2025. The utilization rates may vary and are only based on the data provided in the source article. additional data from more school venues and reservation/attendance can drastically improve the content value.
SEO-Kind FAQ section: Maximizing Visibility and Engagement
To further enhance the article’s reach and address common questions, here’s an FAQ section:
Q: Which schools in Kunming are opening their sports facilities for public use?
A: As of August 2025, 82 primary and secondary schools across 16 districts and counties in Kunming are participating. This includes schools like Chenggong District Luolong School, the Chenggong School of Yunnan Normal University Affiliated Middle School, and the China Primary School (with multiple campuses). The available sports infrastructure in various areas are all free and open to the public during summer.
Q: What types of sports facilities are available at these schools?
A: The facilities vary by school but can include football fields, running tracks, basketball courts, badminton courts, tennis courts, and table tennis facilities.
Q: Are the sports facilities truly free to use?
A: Yes, the article explicitly states that these sports venues are available to the public at no cost.
Q: How can I find out which schools near me are participating?
A: While the article provides examples, it does not have a comprehensive list.We recommend that you can contact your local community or district education board for a complete list,as this effort should be updated on a consistent basis.
Q: Are there any safety measures in place?
A: Yes, the article mentions that schools are equipped with professional security personnel to conduct regular inspections and provide assistance. Cleaning staff also maintain the hygiene of the venues.
Q: How can I make a reservation to use the school’s sports facilities?
A: The article details schools like Luolong, which use a reservation system. The process may vary by individual school, but the key message here is that, at the very least, you may try contacting the school’s front desk, and they may assist in processing the reservation request.
Q: Why is the utilization rate not high enough?
A: The utilization rates appear lower then anticipated. Based on the facts, low-key news may still be a factor. Publicity efforts may need to be increased to let more citizens know that school sports venues are open, and everyone can unite to organize activities.
Q: What are the benefits of using these open school sports venues?
A: The open venues offer several benefits: They provide free and accessible spaces for exercise, promote community health, and allow people to access high-quality sports facilities.
Q: Is there a plan to improve these centers and get more people engaged?
A: It is actively encouraged to consider more sporting activities, as mentioned by the people from the community, such as organizing friendly matches.
