The HK$6-million bilingual scoreboard, the "most sophisticated of its kind in Hongkong", was custom-built for Kowloon Park Swimming Pool by Omega SA.

The scoreboard drew interest from the sporting community, and a delegation from China visited the swimming pool to view and assess its capabilities.

[5] In 2000 the Urban Council was disbanded by the government, and management of the swimming pool became the responsibility of the newly formed Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD).

[6] The pool hosted the 2009 East Asian Games, and ahead of this event facilities were added for swimming officials, marshals, doping control, first aid, equipment and the media.

Another 25-metre training pool, on level 2, is equipped with an accessible ramp, and on certain days of the week is open only to the elderly, persons with disabilities, and those with chronic diseases.

Legislative councillor Leung Yiu-chung echoed these sentiments, stating that the fence was excessive and urged the LCSD to find a balance between safety and public amenity.