Rongxing Garden Park Introduction
Rongxing Garden Park is located in the Zhongshan District, in the center of the city. It is bordered by Longjiang Street to the east, Jianguo North Road to the west, Minquan East Road to the south, and Wuchang Street to the north. The site is rectangular in shape and covers a total area of 6.5 hectares. It was originally built as a private garden in 1968 and was turned into a public park after expropriation was completed in August 1989. The park was opened for public use and underwent three phases of renovation between 2001 and 2006. It retains features such as the bougainvillea flower corridor for wedding photography, the Liugong Creek natural wetland ecological pool, a water feature performance stage, and a shaded square for morning and evening use on the southwest side. Various spaces are provided for activities like dancing and practicing Tai Chi at different times, a sunny lawn in the northeast area, a path through sweet gum trees, recreational garden paths, a scenic lotus pond, wooden walkways, a children’s play area, a basketball court, a brick jogging track, an aesthetically designed management service center, three comfortable public restrooms, and pavilions for group activities like chess and conversation. In recent years, there has been an emphasis on ecology, with collaboration between the village chief, local residents, and experts to rejuvenate firefly populations in the ecological pool, as well as ongoing ecological surveys and plans for environmental improvement. Currently, there is a stable population of fireflies, making it one of the rare places in Taipei City where fireflies can be observed. (Source: Taipei City Government Public Works Department Park Lighting Engineering Management Office)
