140 Heights Park Introduction
140 Highland Park covers an area of 5.6 hectares and is located in Wanmei Village, Wenshan District, Taipei City, on the northern side of Wanxing Street, situated between Wanxing Street and Section 2 of Wanmei Street on rolling hills. The highest point, Mount Baozijiao, reaches an elevation of 138 meters and is adjacent to 140 Highland Park along Wanxing Street. Before the establishment of the Wan Fang Community, the park area was known as Baozijiao, which was a vast hilly area inhabited by only 45 households. Today, at the foot of Mount Baozijiao, which stands at 138 meters, the panoramic view from the summit is expansive. In 2004, Wenshan (Musha) Park No. 80 was established, covering approximately 2.2 hectares, followed by Wenshan (Musha) Park No. 30 in 2007, covering about 3.4 hectares. Together, they are referred to as "140 Highland Park." The park's hiking entrances are located next to No. 125 and No. 225 Wanxing Street. The ascent begins with winding wooden staircases and transitions to a gravel staircase path along the ridge. The rich forest ecology features viewing platforms and pavilions along the route, offering excellent vistas that overlook the landscape below, as well as a view of Taipei 101 and the city's lights, making it an ideal spot for stargazing and moon viewing. To create a sustainable ecological environment, the original terrain was preserved as much as possible during the park's development to avoid disrupting habitats for flora and fauna. Only necessary facilities and pathways were installed to connect the surrounding green spaces, providing citizens with a natural area for exercise and relaxation. Local residents constructed a concrete pond in Alley 23 of Wanxing Street at their own expense, utilizing existing electrical systems to install a simple filtration system for the pond water. The pond is approximately 100 cm deep, and to enhance safety and improve the overall landscape, the original pond walls were removed and replaced with stacked stones to enclose the pond, which was completed in March 2007. This initiative has successfully attracted frog species to the area, and their calls add to the serene atmosphere. This park also features the only "Mountain Sign and Navigation Map" in all of Taipei City, allowing visitors to learn about the mountains, their names, and heights. It includes simple fitness facilities, exercise equipment, and stretching benches, enabling visitors to enjoy the serenity of the mountains while engaging in physical activities. (Source: Taipei City Government Public Works Department Park and Street Light Engineering Management Office)
