Pinglin Forest Park Introduction
Pinglin Forest Park, covering an area of 11.7 hectares, is located across from the National Armed Forces Taichung General Hospital and near Chien Hsin University of Science and Technology. Originally the site of the Ministry of National Defense's Pinglin military camp, the demand for land has significantly decreased in recent years due to the streamlining of military organization personnel. As a result, the space was revitalized and transformed into a multifunctional ecological park that integrates landscape, recreation, and flood retention functions. It is planned to include a 3.7-hectare original forest park and a 32,000-cubic-meter ecological retention pond area, which serves as a flood retention and water storage facility during flood periods, while providing a recreational area for local residents at other times. The diverse ecological landscape and complete service facilities are particularly favored by parents with young children, who bring their kids to play on weekends. The park includes public amenities such as a lakeside trail, a waterside wooden boardwalk, and a children's recreation area, as well as an outdoor performance square that can accommodate 1,200 spectators. Its unique design is a highlight, providing a stage for various types of activities for local residents. In addition, the park retains 695 native trees and has planted species such as Prunus serrulata, Taxodium distichum, Cassia fistula, and Handroanthus chrysanthus, which change appearance with the seasons. The ecological pond is adorned with green aquatic plants and fish swimming among them, creating a beautiful and refreshing view, perfect for exercising, walking, enjoying nature, or picnicking with friends under the shade of trees. The construction of Pinglin Forest Park not only offers local residents a comfortable living space but also increases the ecological green environment surrounding the city, reducing the impact of typhoons and heavy rains that can cause flooding and property loss for nearby residents. It also helps to regulate the microclimate in the area and improve air pollution, significantly enhancing the quality of life for local residents and transforming Taichung into a green and livable city.
