Pinglin Forest Park Introduction
Pinglin Forest Park, covering an area of 11.7 hectares, is located across from Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital and near Chienkuo Technology University. Originally used as land for the Ministry of National Defense’s Pinglin Barracks, the demand for this land has significantly decreased due to the recent downsizing of military personnel. As a result, this space has been revitalized and transformed into a multifunctional ecological park that combines landscaping, recreation, and flood detention. It is planned as a 3.7-hectare primary forest park and a 32,000 cubic meter ecological detention pond area, which serves to hold floodwaters and store water during flood seasons, while providing a recreational space for local residents at all other times. The diverse ecological landscapes and complete service facilities are especially loved by parents with young children, who often visit on weekends. The park includes public facilities such as a lakeside trail, a waterside wooden walkway, and a children's recreational area, along with an outdoor performance square that accommodates 1,200 spectators. The unique design of this square is a highlight, providing a stage for the local community to host various events. Additionally, the park preserves 695 native trees and has planted cherry blossoms, bald cypress, yellow trumpet trees, and other species, which change appearance with the seasons, complemented by an array of aquatic plants in the detention pond and swimming fish, creating a picturesque and refreshing scenery ideal for exercising, walking, appreciating nature, or picnicking with friends in the shade of trees. The construction of Pinglin Forest Park not only provides local residents with a comfortable living space, increases the greenery around urban areas, and reduces the impact of typhoons and heavy rains that can lead to flooding and property loss, but it also further regulates the microclimate of nearby areas and improves air pollution. Overall, it enhances the quality of life for local residents and helps transform Taichung into a green and livable city.
