140 Elevated Park Introduction
140 Highland Park covers an area of 5.6 hectares and is located in Wanmei Village, Wenshan District, Taipei City. It is situated on hilly terrain between Wanning Street and Section 2 of Wanmei Street, north of Wanning Street. The highest elevation of the park is 138 meters, where Fuzijiao Mountain is located next to 140 Highland Park. Before the establishment of the Wanfang community, this park area was known as Baozijiao, a vast hilly area with only 45 households residing there. Today, at the foot of the 138-meter-high Baozijiao Mountain, the view from the peak is expansive. In 2004, Wenshan (Mu Zha) Park No. 80, covering about 2.2 hectares, was built, followed by the construction of Wenshan (Mu Zha) Park No. 30 in 2007, covering approximately 3.4 hectares. Together, these parks are collectively referred to as "140 Highland Park." The park's entrances are located beside No. 125 and No. 225 Wanning Street. Visitors can follow the winding wooden plank stairs upwards, and after reaching the ridge line, continue on a gravel stepped path. The park features rich vegetation, with scenic viewpoints and pavilions along the way, offering excellent views to overlook the surrounding landscape, including Taipei 101 and the city lights below. It is also an ideal spot for stargazing and moon viewing. To create a sustainable ecological environment, efforts were made to maintain the original landform during the park's development, minimizing the destruction of habitats for flora and fauna. Only necessary facilities and pathways were established to connect the surrounding green spaces, providing citizens with a natural place for exercise and recreation. The local community built a concrete water pool at Alley 23, Wanning Street at their own expense, utilizing the existing electrical system to set up a simple filtering system for the pool water. The pool is approximately 100 cm deep. To ensure visitor safety and enhance the overall landscape, the original pool walls were removed and surrounded with a stone circle, which was completed in March 2007. This has successfully attracted frogs, making their calls resonate in the serene environment. The park also features the only "Mountain Signage and Navigation Map" in Taipei City, allowing visitors to learn about the mountains, their names, and heights. Additionally, there are simple fitness facilities, exercise equipment, and stretching benches available, providing a chance to enjoy stretching and exercise amidst the tranquil mountains while taking in the beautiful scenery. (Source: Taipei City Government Public Works Department, Park and Streetlight Management Office)
