Central Park — Attraction in Kaohsiung

Central Park (traditional Chinese: 中央公園; simplified Chinese: 中央公园; pinyin: Zhōngyāng Gōngyuán; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Tiong-iong Kong-hn̂g) is a park in Cianjin District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.[1] The park is an oasis of greenery in the midst of a heavily built-up urban area.

City planners first conceived of, and set aside space for, a park at Central Park's current location during the period when Taiwan was under Japanese rule. Later on, planners during the early period of Republic of China rule referred to the concept as Park Number 15. Central Park formally came into being in 1976. At one point, the park featured a library, basketball courts, tennis courts, a parking lot, the District swimming pool, and Sun Yat-sen Arena. The park was adopted by the Rotary Club and thus also became known as Rotary Park. In the 1990s, most of the built-up areas were removed and replaced with grassy or wooded parkland. This was the result of the efforts of environmentalist groups, and dovetailed with the construction of the MRT Red Line. The Kaohsiung Rapid Transit Corporation footed the bill for the conversion. In February 2014, it came to light that city officials had privately come to an agreement with a charitable organization founded on behalf of a deceased lumber tycoon to pave over a wooded area at the northwest corner of Central Park and erect a public library bearing the name of said individual. A wide array of local citizens have arisen to oppose the proposed partial paving over of...

Kaohsiung Central Park is more than just a park; it's a symbol of Kaohsiung's transformation into a modern, livable city that values green spaces. It successfully blends nature, art, and urban life, making it a must-visit destination for anyone in Kaohsiung.

For Tourists: It's a perfect place to take a break from sightseeing, enjoy some green space, and get those iconic photos with the Rainbow Church and the city skyline. Its proximity to other major attractions makes it...

A good range of things to see and do in this park

Nature photography + birdwatching? No problem People photography? You're practically surrounded by photo subjects Impromptu picnic? Grab some goodies from the nearby MRT station or food cart and you're all set If you're lucky there will be pet dogs

minor scare; one time I had to make an exit bcs an older man approached me asking for a chat. Ladies travelling solo might want to keep this in mind if...