More than 30 parks in Shanghai had reopened as of Thursday, with visitor numbers capped below 50 percent of their maximum capacity, the city's greenery authorities announced.

The 31 parks are located in suburban Fengxian and Jinshan districts, including Guhua Park, Xidu Park, Guangming Park, Jinshan Park, Huicui Garden and Xincheng Park.

They have been operating smoothly since reopening, according to the Shanghai Greenery and Public Sanitation Bureau.