Ma’anshan Friendship Park commemorates the Sister City relationship between Kogarah and Ma’anshan, China (Anhui province). The park was constructed in 2009 and is designed to reflect the two cities' deepening relationship (since 2003), and the cultural values of the Chinese and multicultural communities of Kogarah.
A focal point of the park is the steel statue of Li Bai (Li Po), one of China’s most important poets in Chinese literature. Li Bai lived in the 8th Century of the Tang Dynasty and was renowned for his unntamed passion, metaphysical imagery and fascinating imagination. His poems were a reflection on nature, friendship, Taoism and a celebration of his drunkenness. There are inscriptions of his poetry on feature rocks throughout the park, which I would highly recommend you to take the time to read.
The park also features exercise apparatus, picnic facilities (tables, benches, water fountain, but no barbecue facilities), pathways for wheelchair accessibility, a visually interesting mounded lawn area, and flat areas to allow people to practice Tai Chi. There is also a big jacaranda tree which probably looks great when in season!
Information from Kogarah Council's websites: (1) http://www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/recreation/parks/parks-reserves-and-gardens/maanshan-friendship-park and (2) http://www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au/council/about-kogarah/sister-cities