Pinglin Forest Park Introduction
Pinglin Forest Park covers an area of 11.7 hectares and is located opposite the Taichung Armed Forces General Hospital, close to Chien-Yi Institute of Technology. Originally the site of a military camp for the Ministry of National Defense, the reduction in military personnel in recent years has diminished the need for land, leading to the revitalization of the area into a multifunctional ecological park that features landscapes, recreation, and flood retention. It has been planned as a 3.7-hectare primary forest park and an ecological flood retention pond area with a capacity of 32,000 cubic meters. During flood seasons, it serves to retain water and mitigate flooding, while it provides a recreational space for local residents during normal times. The diverse ecological landscape and well-equipped facilities are particularly popular with parents of young children, who often bring their kids here on weekends. The park includes public facilities such as a lakeside walking path, a waterside wooden plank path, and a children's play area, as well as an outdoor performance square that can accommodate 1,200 spectators. Its unique design is a major highlight and provides a stage for various local events. Additionally, the park preserves 695 native trees and features species such as cherry blossoms, bald cypress, yellow flame trees, and more, with the scenery changing with the seasons. The green aquatic plants in the flood retention pond and the swimming fish enhance the picturesque environment, making it a pleasant area for exercise, nature appreciation, or picnicking with friends under the shaded grass. The construction of Pinglin Forest Park not only provides local residents with a comfortable living space and increases the surrounding urban green ecological environment but also reduces the impact of typhoon rains and associated flooding, thereby alleviating concerns about property loss for locals. Furthermore, it helps to regulate the microclimate of the area and improve air pollution, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for local residents and transforming Taichung into a green and livable city.
