140 Highland Park Introduction
140 Highland Park covers an area of 5.6 hectares and is located in Wanmei Village, Wenshan District, Taipei City, north of Wanling Street, nestled between Wanling Street and Section 2 of Wanmei Street. The highest point, Azhi Mountain, rises to 138 meters in elevation and is situated adjacent to the park. Before the establishment of the Wan Fang community, the land that is now the park was known as Baozi Jiao, a vast hilly area with only 45 households. Today, at the foot of the 138-meter-high Azhi Mountain, the summit offers a panoramic view. In 2004, Wenshan (Mu Zha) Park No. 80, covering approximately 2.2 hectares, was established, and in 2007, Wenshan (Mu Zha) Park No. 30, covering around 3.4 hectares, was built, collectively referred to as "140 Highland Park." The park's entrance is located near No. 125 and No. 225 Wanling Street, where winding wooden steps lead up. Upon reaching the ridge, the path transitions to a gravel staircase that follows the ridge line, surrounded by rich vegetation. Scenic platforms and pavilions provide excellent views of the surrounding landscape, including Taipei 101 and the city lights below, making it an ideal spot for stargazing and moon-viewing. To create a sustainable ecological environment, efforts were made to maintain the original topography at the time of the park's establishment, avoiding disruption of local wildlife habitats. Only essential facilities and pathways were installed to connect the surrounding green spaces, offering citizens a natural place for exercise and relaxation. Locals funded the construction of a concrete pond in Alley 23 of Wanling Street, utilizing existing electrical systems to set up a simple filtration system for the pond water, which is about 1 meter deep. To enhance visitor safety and the overall appearance, the original pond walls were removed and replaced with stone boundaries, completed in March 2007. This has successfully attracted frog species, enriching the tranquility with their calls. The park also features the only "Mountain Guide Map" in Taipei City, providing information about the mountains, including their names and heights. Additionally, there are simple fitness facilities, exercise equipment, and stretching benches, allowing visitors to experience the joy of stretching while enjoying the serene mountainous surroundings. (Source: Taipei City Government Public Works Department Park and Street Lighting Engineering Management Office)
