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Parks are so much fun! Visiting a park is not only a chance to get outdoors, but it’s also a place to let kids burn off energy and stimulate their senses. In an environment rich in sensory stimulation, it helps promote children’s physical coordination and cognitive development. With so many parks in Taiwan, we’re focusing on the south this time and have selected 7 family-friendly parks you must know about. These parks don’t have plastic toys but instead incorporate local features and inclusivity, offering families many more options for fun.

Play Until You Don’t Want to Go Home! Top 7 Family Parks in Southern Taiwan

Chiayi | Zhuci Riverside Park

Located along the Puzi River, Zhuci Riverside Park spans about 12 hectares and focuses on integrating living, ecology, and sustainable production. The park features a Sky Corridor, a Fairy Trail, a distinctive suspension bridge, a children’s playground, and an exhibition center. One highlight is the Sky Corridor, which is 185 meters long and 19 meters above the ground. The Fairy Trail, suitable for all ages, offers an accessible space to experience the purity and beauty of walking through the forest.

• Address: Zhonghua Road, Zhuci Township, Chiayi County, Taiwan
• Phone: +886 5-261-1181
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Tainan | Health Oasis Park

The concept of Health Oasis Park is a composite game ship divided into three levels, including a deck area, observation tower, climbing nets, climbing walls, a central control area with an 8-meter slide, and a 25-meter double-track zip line. Kids can unknowingly strengthen their muscles and balance while playing. Specially, the public restrooms are designed with exposed concrete and green metal support columns, maintaining the park’s greenery and aesthetic beauty.

• Address: No. 500, Section 2, Jiankang Road, South District, Tainan City, Taiwan

Tainan | Da’en Park

Located near the Da’en Activity Center in Tainan, Da’en Park is a child’s dream with its airplane theme. There are bouncy hot air balloons, combat plane spinning rides, helicopter toys that spin with pedals, rocket-shaped swings, a large sandbox area with climbing, rope nets, and slides. Even the park benches are in the shape of paper airplanes, ensuring fun for both kids and adults. However, there are no restrooms in the park, but facilities are available nearby at the activity center.

• Address: Lane 186, Section 2, Datong Road, South District, Tainan City, Taiwan

Kaohsiung | Gangshan Riverbank Park

Located beside the old provincial road in Gangshan, Kaohsiung, Gangshan Riverbank Park is spacious, with a circular trail as the core, connecting a bamboo maze, welcome square, stargazing hill, coconut palm path, water performance stage, and observation platform. The sunset views are a highlight as well. The park features a starry hill slide, bamboo maze-themed playground, circular zip line, light-swinging swings, an inclusive merry-go-round, a sandpit, and fitness equipment for seniors, catering to all ages.

• Address: Section 2, Heti Road, Gangshan District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Kaohsiung | Dingtai Park

Dingtai Park in Sanmin District, Kaohsiung, is famous for its Catbus-themed playground equipment, which transforms slides and climbing nets into cute, large cat buses. The park also features a giant sky castle, trampoline, rope slides, and other designs, proving that small parks can be packed with fun! The colorful, fairytale-like park attracts children at all times, whether on weekends or during evenings.

• Address: Yucheng Road, Sanmin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan

Pingtung | Yongda Inclusive Park

Located near the Pingtung Veterans General Hospital, Yongda Inclusive Park was originally a towing yard before being transformed into a pirate ship-themed park, opening in 2019. It is the first large sandbox park in Pingtung combined with play equipment. The wooden pirate ship includes a slide, balance beam, and climbing equipment. The sandbox area requires shoes to be removed, and there are benches provided for parents to rest. Besides the pirate ship, the park also features spinning discs and swings. Though the toys are not abundant, they are enough to keep kids entertained.

• Address: No. 70, Yongda Road, Pingtung City

Pingtung | Victory Park

Do you like cute animals? Victory Park in Pingtung is the first inclusive park in Taiwan with animal-themed slides, including dinosaurs, octopuses, cats, dogs, whales, elephants, crocodiles, and more. The slides are designed in varying heights for different age groups: a small children’s area for 2-5-year-olds and a larger area for 5-12-year-olds. The park’s restroom is shaped like a ladybug. It is recommended to visit in the evening or during cooler weather, as some slides are made of rough stone or metal and may get too hot during the day.

• Address: No. 4-1, Lanzhou Street, Pingtung City, Taiwan

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