Millennium Park Introduction
Millennium Park, designated as "Park Reserved Land No. 2," covers an area of 13.2 hectares, making it the second largest park after County-Level Zhongshan Park. It's surrounded by Dalian Road, Guangdong Road, Liberty Road, and Victory Road, all of which are densely populated residential areas. Particularly, Dalian Li to the east is the most populous neighborhood in Pingtung City, with over 13,000 residents. Located 200 meters southwest of Zhongshan Park, it is in proximity to educational institutions such as Pingtung University of Education, Pingtung Commercial and Industrial School, Luxing Junior High School, Mingzheng Junior High School, and Ren’ai Elementary School, forming an educational district. In the past, a cultural center (now the Cultural Affairs Bureau) and a public swimming pool were built on the site, making it a rare "lung of the city." After the land acquisition for Millennium Park was conducted by the city government in 1988, all structures were demolished in 1995 during Mayor Huang Ching-han's administration. Due to budget constraints, development was delayed. It wasn't until 1998 when Mayor Wang Jin-shi took office that funding was obtained from the Ministry of the Interior through the "Domestic Demand Expansion Program - Creating New Urban and Rural Landscapes." After conducting public consultations and discussions, construction finally commenced. Currently, Millennium Park has completed its first and second phases, with low-level development implemented to preserve the native plant ecology and the waters of Wannian River. The park, adorned with lush greenery and charming bridges, creates an astonishing landscape in the urban jungle and was named "Millennium Park" through a public vote. Millennium Park was opened on March 12, 2001, and has quickly become beloved by citizens. The city government frequently organizes family-oriented cultural activities during holidays, such as the "Firefly Summer" ecological experience camp, water rocket launching, mudfish catching, and ox cart rides through the park, making it a top leisure destination.
