Millennium Park Introduction
Millennium Park, designated as "Park Reservation No. 2", spans an area of 13.2 hectares, making it the second largest park after County Zhongshan Park. It is surrounded by Dalian Road, Guangdong Road, Ziyou Road, and Victory Road, all located in densely populated residential areas. Notably, Dalian Li to the east is the most populated district in Pingtung City, with over 13,000 residents. Positioned 200 meters southwest from Zhongshan Park, the park is close to educational institutions such as National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung Commercial Vocational High School, Luxing Junior High School, Ming Zheng Junior High School, and Renai Elementary School, forming an important cultural and educational zone. In the past, the site housed the Pingtung County Cultural Center (now the Cultural Affairs Bureau) and the Municipal Zhongzheng Swimming Pool, marking it as a rare "lung of the city". In 1988, following the land acquisition for Millennium Park by the city government, Mayor Huang Ching-han oversaw the complete demolition of existing structures in 1995. However, due to budget constraints, construction was delayed. It was not until Mayor Wang Jin-shih took office in 1998 that he secured funding through the "Domestic Demand Expansion Program - Creating a New Rural Landscape Plan" from the Ministry of the Interior and initiated the construction process after holding a public forum to gather opinions. Currently, Millennium Park has completed its first two phases of construction, adopting a low development approach to preserve the original plant ecology and the adjacent Wannian Creek, creating a lush landscape with small bridges and flowing water, providing an astonishing view in the urban forest. It was named "Millennium Park" following a public vote. The park was officially opened on March 12, 2001, and quickly became popular among residents. The city government frequently organizes family-friendly cultural activities during weekends, such as the "Summer Firefly" ecological experience camp, water rocket launching, mudfish catching, and ox cart rides through the park, making it a top recreational destination.
