Nangang Park Introduction
Nangang Park was established in 1987, covering an area of approximately 11.8 hectares. The park is situated beside mountains and water, featuring architecture rich in Chinese style, including an impressive traditional Chinese archway at the entrance. Located at the intersection of Dongxin Street and Chengfu Road, it borders the Joint Logistics Command to the north and Nangang Public Housing to the south. To the east, it offers a distant view of Xinyi District's Four Beasts Mountain, providing a wide vista, making it the largest scenic park in Nangang District with a natural pond. The pond within the park is known as Houshan Pond, which used to be two large ponds. With the decline of agriculture in Nangang, the construction of Nangang Park and Nangang Public Housing led to the filling in of parts of Houshan Pond, which now forms a U-shaped flood detention basin surrounding a small hill, maintaining flood control and water level regulation functions. The park features a diverse array of plant species, including banyan trees, breadfruit trees, maple-leaved winged trees, and acacia trees among its tall trees; while sea grape and willows are planted around the pond. Over twenty species of tall trees, including silk bush and traveler’s palm, are planted near the music stage and parking area, complemented by flowering or colorful foliage shrubs like daylily, spider lily, azalea, Cattley guava, red bamboo, and croton, creating a rich and varied plant landscape in the park. Along the lakeside walking path, visitors can take their children to the Nangang Park Forest Adventure Playground, which features facilities such as double zip lines, rolling slides, and sandpits, all designed in harmony with the natural environment and terrain, allowing children to enjoy play while challenging their physical abilities.
