Zhongzheng Park Introduction
Chiayi Park, the best outdoor performance venue in the city center, was originally the location of the Hall of Zhurosan, which belonged to the Pingpu Hongya tribe. During the Qing dynasty, it was developed into an area for foreign educators, and in the Japanese colonial period, it was established as a public hall, with the largest restaurant in Taiwan that could accommodate over a thousand people at that time. After World War II, it was renamed Zhongshan Hall and converted into a recreational area, featuring a sports field and a library. The "Kangle Evening Bell" was once one of the eight scenic spots of Chiayi. Although the park is not large, its characteristic is the numerous statues of famous figures, among which the statue of the former mayor Shih-Hsien, known as the Mazu of Chiayi, is the most famous. Chiayi Park was completed in 1989 (the 78th year of the Republic of China) and features an outdoor music stage with a semi-arch open design. The stage measures 20 meters in width and 16.7 meters in depth, offering 600 seats. The basement includes actors' dressing rooms and a paid underground parking facility, relieving parking stress for visitors. The park is the best outdoor performance venue in the city center. A small exhibition hall within the park serves as a cultural space for frequent art activities, brimming with vitality and joy. The scenery and facilities are rich in cultural and artistic flair, especially vibrant at night with bright lights, exuding a European artistic atmosphere.
