Fenghe Park

Fenghe Park
風禾公園
Interactive map of Fenghe Park
TypeUrban park
LocationTaoyuan City, Taiwan
Coordinates25°00′07″N 121°17′29″E / 25.0018599°N 121.2912686°E / 25.0018599; 121.2912686
Area4.8 ha (12 acres)
Operated byTaoyuan City Government

Fenghe Park (Chinese: 風禾公園) is an urban park in the Zhonglu Redevelopment Zone of Taoyuan District, Taoyuan City, Taiwan. Located at the intersection of Ciwen Road and Wenzhong 2nd Road, the park covers approximately 4.8 ha (12 acres) and integrates flood detention, ecological conservation, and recreational functions. It is designated as a disaster prevention and evacuation park and is noted for its large slide facilities and open lawn areas.[1]

Design and features

Fenghe Park was designed as a multifunctional green space combining stormwater management infrastructure with public recreation. The park includes floodwater detention facilities and four ecological ponds supplied by the Taoyuan irrigation system. Aquatic plants in the ponds include species such as yellow water lilies and arrowhead plants, supporting local biodiversity.

The park contains extensive lawn areas of more than 30,000 m2 (320,000 sq ft), walking trails, bridges, and shaded boulevards planted with a variety of tree species, including camphor, wax apple, mango, Chionanthus virginicus, chinaberry, and flame tree. Environmental education activities are occasionally organized around plant identification and ecology.[2]

Public art from the 2017 Taoyuan International Driftwood Art Festival is displayed in parts of the park.[3][4]

Recreational facilities

Fenghe Park is known for its children's play facilities. The playground area includes sand pits, swings, balance beams, rocking equipment, and multiple slides built into the site's natural elevation changes. The park contains seven slides in total, including a large roller slide approximately 20 m (66 ft) high and 50 m (160 ft) long, as well as several terrazzo slides.[5] The open lawn is used for informal recreation such as ball games, kite flying, and picnicking. Observation platforms and walking paths provide views across the park.[6]

Regulations

Fenghe Park is the first park in Taoyuan City where the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) has been officially prohibited, due to safety and privacy concerns.[7][8]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Fenghe Park(風禾公園)". Taoyuan City Government. 2024-06-19. Retrieved 2026-01-31.
  2. ^ 林育綾 (2018-10-18). "桃園文青必訪「漂流木秘境」 風禾公園藝術品原地保留". ETtoday (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2026-01-31.
  3. ^ "打破美術館的牆 2017桃園國際漂流木藝術節". Liberty Times (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 2017-11-02. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  4. ^ "國際漂流木藝術節 桃園造無牆美術館". Public Television Service (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 2017-10-26. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  5. ^ "不用奔高雄!桃園新亮點「50米長滾輪溜滑梯」啟用搶先看". ETtoday (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 2019-01-30. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  6. ^ "桃園新亮點!50米長滾輪溜滑梯正式啟用". Formosa Television (in Chinese (Taiwan)). 2019-01-31. Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  7. ^ 魏瑾筠 (2019-08-19). "桃園風禾公園禁飛空拍機 最快週二起連放風箏也不行!". Liberty Times (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2026-01-30.
  8. ^ 李鼎強 (2019-08-16). "桃園市首座禁飛 風禾公園不能用空拍機". TVBS (in Chinese (Taiwan)). Retrieved 2026-01-30.