Millennium Park Introduction
Millennium Park, officially designated as "Park Reserve No. 2," covers an area of 13.2 hectares, making it the second largest park after Zhongshan Park. It is surrounded by Dalian Road, Guangdong Road, Ziyou Road, and Shengli Road, all of which are densely populated residential areas. Particularly to the east, Dalian Village is the most populous village in Pingtung City, with over 13,000 residents. Located just 200 meters southwest of Zhongshan Park, nearby educational institutions include National Pingtung University of Science and Technology, Pingtung Senior Commercial and Industrial Vocational School, Luxing High School, Mingheng Junior High School, and Ren’ai Elementary School, forming an important cultural education district. In the past, the Pingtung County Cultural Center (now the Cultural Affairs Bureau) and the Municipal Zhongzheng Swimming Pool were built on this site, making it a rare "lung of the city." After the Pingtung City Government initiated the land acquisition for Millennium Park in 1988, all structures were completely demolished during Mayor Huang Ching-han's term in 1995. However, due to a lack of funds, the construction was delayed. It was not until Mayor Wang Jin-shi took office in 1998 that funding was secured through the Ministry of the Interior under the "Expand Domestic Demand Program – Create a New Urban and Rural Appearance Project," and public consultations were held before construction finally began. Currently, Millennium Park has completed its first and second phases, with a focus on low-impact development to preserve the natural plant ecology and the Wanqian River's ecological restoration. Lush greenery, small bridges, and flowing water create a stunning landscape in the urban jungle, and the park was named "Millennium Park" through a vote by the citizens. Millennium Park was officially opened on March 12, 2001, and has since become popular among residents. The city government frequently hosts family-friendly cultural events on weekends, such as the "Firefly Summer" ecological experience camp, water rocket launches, mudfish catching, and ox cart rides through the park, making it an ideal recreational venue.
