Central Park Introduction
Central Park occupies a prime location in Kaohsiung City, adjacent to the Wufu Shopping District, and connected to areas such as XinJueJiang, Taroko Mall, and Hanshin Arena. This verdant Central Park spans 12.7 hectares and features areas such as an artificial lake, a garden maze, and a water dance square, making it an excellent place to relax after a meal. Standing on the elevated grassy area and looking southward, visitors can enjoy views of the 85 Sky Tower, Han Lai Hotel, and other skyscrapers in southern Kaohsiung. The urban corridor on the park's southern side collaborates with various artists to create a new artistic recreational corridor, which significantly stimulated Taiwan's urban aesthetics and imagination when it opened in 2001. On the northern side, the Kaohsiung Literature Museum and the Lee Yong-Ko Memorial Library provide a quiet and high-quality reading environment. The Central Park MRT Station, designed under the concept of "Modern Kaohsiung" by British architect Richard Rogers, features an oversized white canopy and lightweight yellow pillars, bringing forth a design imagery known as "Soaring." This white canopy not only creates a stylish atmosphere and structural beauty for the Central Park Station but also incorporates a special rainwater collection design that channels rainwater into a cascading waterfall within the station. Sunlight, flowing water, and green plants adorning the walls make the station feel refreshingly natural, earning praise and attention from international media. The construction of the Central Park Forum integrates park space, featuring soapboxes within the square where speakers can stand up and freely express their thoughts, enjoying the fundamental human right of free speech.
