Zhongzheng Park Introduction
Chung Cheng Park, the best outdoor performance venue in the city center, was originally the site of the Zhuluo Mountain Office of the Pingpu Hongya Tribe. During the Qing Dynasty, it was designated as a foreign education site, and during the Japanese Colonial Era, it was established as a public hall, which had the largest restaurant in Taiwan at the time, accommodating over a thousand people. After World War II, it was changed to Chung Shan Hall and transformed into a recreational area, featuring a sports field and a library. The "Kangle Evening Drum" was once one of the eight scenic spots in Chiayi. Although the park is not large, it is characterized by a collection of celebrity statues, with the statue of the former mayor, known as the "Mazu of Chiayi," being the most famous. Chung Cheng Park was completed in 1989 (the 78th year of the Republic of China). The park has an outdoor music stage designed in an open arch shape, with a stage width of 2000 cm and depth of 1670 cm, providing 600 seats. There are actor dressing rooms in the basement, as well as a paid underground parking lot to ease your parking stress, making it the best outdoor performance venue in the city center. The park also features a small exhibition hall that serves as a cultural and artistic venue, frequently hosting artistic activities, filled with vitality and joy. The scenery and facilities are rich in cultural and artistic charm, especially when illuminated at night, giving it a European artistic ambiance.
