Shanshui Green Ecological Park Introduction
Shanshui Green Ecological Park is a park created through the rehabilitation of the garbage sanitary landfill area of Shanzhiku in Nangang, which opened on October 27, 2013. Covering an area of 21 hectares, it is the largest park in Nangang District and a great place for citizens to relax, injecting new vitality into Nangang. The Shanzhiku sanitary landfill is located in the southeastern corner of Nangang District, bordering the Shenkeng District of New Taipei City, named after the Shanzhiku Valley. It is the second standard sanitary landfill in Taipei City, covering an area of approximately 65 hectares, with a landfill area of 30 hectares and a capacity of about 6.17 million cubic meters. Of the 21 hectares of the landfill area that have been completed, it has been transformed into green space through vegetative rehabilitation, drastically changing the landscape from the original landfill. This transformation resonates with the imagery expressed in the poem "Fisherman" by the Tang dynasty poet Liu Zongyuan, hence the name "Shanshui Green Ecological Park." The park features several facilities constructed from abandoned structures within the site, and interactive and playful environmental education facilities are also set up. Additionally, every Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM to 4 PM, traditional children's games (stilt walking, rolling iron rings, and spinning tops) and bicycles are available for public use free of charge. The spacious grounds are also an excellent location for kite flying. The viewing platform in the park offers a panoramic view of the Nangang urban area and the Neihu mountainous region during the day, while at night, visitors can enjoy the night scenery of the National Highways 3 and 5. It is the best place for families to connect with nature and experience ecology.
