140 High Ground Park Introduction
140 Highland Park covers an area of 5.6 hectares and is located in Wanmei Village, Wenshan District, Taipei City. It lies on the northern side of Wanxing Street, between Wanxing Street and the second section of Wanmei Street, in a hilly area. The highest peak, Bajijiao Mountain, reaches an elevation of 138 meters and is situated next to the park. Before the establishment of the Wanfang community, this park area was referred to as Baozijiao, which was a vast hilly region with only 45 households. Today, from the summit of the 138-meter-high Baozijiao Mountain, there is a wide view; in 2004, Wenshan ( Muzha) Park No. 80 (approximately 2.2 hectares) was established, followed by Wenshan (Muzha) Park No. 30 (approximately 3.4 hectares) in 2007, and together they are known as "140 Highland Park." The park's trailheads are located beside No. 125 and No. 225 Wanxing Street. Going up the winding wooden staircase, one reaches the ridgeline, where the path becomes a gravel staircase, following the ridge with rich forest scenery. Throughout the journey, there are viewing platforms and pavilions, providing excellent vistas overlooking the landscape below, with views of Taipei 101 and the city lights, making it an ideal spot for stargazing and moon watching. To create a sustainable ecological environment, the park was designed to maintain the original landform as much as possible, avoiding damage to the habitats of flora and fauna. Only essential facilities and paths were constructed to connect surrounding green spaces, providing residents with a natural place for exercise and relaxation. Local residents financed the construction of a concrete water pool along Lane 23, Wanxing Street, utilizing the existing power system to set up a simple filtering tank for the pool water. The pool is about 100 centimeters deep, and to ensure visitor safety and enhance the overall appearance, the original pool walls were removed and replaced with stone surrounds. This was completed in March 2007, successfully attracting frogs, whose calls enhance the tranquility of the area. The park also features the only "Mountain Signage Guide Map" in Taipei City, allowing visitors to learn about the mountains, their names, and elevations. There are simple fitness facilities, exercise equipment, and stretching benches available, enabling visitors to enjoy the joy of stretching while appreciating the beautiful mountain scenery. (Source: Taipei City Government Public Works Department Park and Street Lighting Engineering Management Office)
