Qingnian Park - 3 Playgrounds (will be 4, under construction)
Qingnian Park is similar to Daan Park. Very spacious. The difference is, here are 3 playgrounds and will be 4 in a moment (this 4th playground will be really good). Location in Wanhua District. It is not close to the MRT, so the only way to the location is by bus, bicycle, or taxi. Specially, in this park there is also a Wanhua child-parent center, free facilities for people in Taiwan (foreigners or tourists can also) for children aged 0-6 years or not yet entered elementary school. Facilities in this park are golf, tennis, tennis wall, baseball, basketball, swimming pool, outdoor hall, skating ring, flower clock, badminton court, library, playgrounds, toilets in every corner, nursing room, and holticulture center. Around this park are many shops, such as 7-11, family mart, Index, restaurant, cafe, and traditional markets. The location of the park is close to Riverside, so you can directly play at Riverside. Many people are playing kites. Pay attention to the rules of each park. One of them is not allowed to ride a bicycle in the park unless there is a permit / ask for permission, not to feed birds or animals, damage plants, roll out a mat / tent without permission, park illegal vehicles, etc. When breaking, there is a fine. Recommended park for all ages. #Taiwan...
Read moreTaipei Youth Park is one of the earliest municipal parks in Taipei. Because the Park is located in veteran residential community complex area, the park is popular for the senior veterans, who came to Taiwan with Chiang Kai-shek in 1949 and around, and their family members and health care members. But in the early years of the Park, because the Park is near Machangting Memorial Park [馬場町紀念公園] where was formerly the place for KMT government's firing squads to deliver death sentence executions on Chinese Communist members, Communist spies and sometimes dissidents, thus, the section of the Park which is near Expressway is generally quieter without many visitors.
The Park is unique because it is near old veteran community complexes, and, thus, is relatively quiet than other municipal parks when most visitors for the Park are from community apartments' residents who seem to enjoy quiet visits and avoid sing-along machine and parties.
The Park still has one statute of President Chiang Kai-shek located near flower clock section. .
The Park is large, with sport facilities, swimming pool, and kids playgrounds, and has numerous free bathrooms/toilets which generally are provided with toilet paper, although occasionally, free toilet papers are gone because of fee people may take free toilet paper for other...
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For an authentic glimpse of Taipei, explore Wanhua and the Youth Park. Wanhua, the city's oldest district, immerses you in tradition among older generations. It's not a typical tourist spot, providing a genuine Taipei experience. Taiwanese value air quality, prompting early morning exercises.
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