Rongxing Garden Park Introduction
Rongxing Garden Park is located in the Zhongshan District, at the city center, bordered to the east by Longjiang Street, to the west by Jianguo North Road, to the south by Minquan East Road, and to the north by Wuchang Street. The site is rectangular and covers a total area of 6.5 hectares. It was established as a private garden in 1968 and was transformed into a public park after expropriation in August 1989. The park opened for public use and underwent three phases of renovations from 2001 to 2006. Notable features preserved include the bougainvillea flower corridor, the Liugong River natural wetland ecological pond, a water feature performance stage, and a shaded plaza for morning and evening use. The park offers various spaces for different activities, including dancing and tai chi, a sunlit lawn in the northeast, a maple wood chip trail, leisure pathways, a scenic lotus pond, wooden walkways, a children’s play area, a basketball court, a red brick running track, a uniquely designed management service center, three comfortable restrooms, and gazebos for socializing and playing chess. In recent years, there has been increased attention to ecology, with collaboration between the local head, residents, and experts to rehabilitate fireflies in the ecological pond. The agency continues to conduct ecological surveys and devise ways to improve the environment. Currently, there is a stable population of fireflies, making it one of the rare places in Taipei where fireflies can be observed. (Source: Taipei City Government Public Works Department Park and Street Lights Management Office)
