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New Taipei Metropolitan Park

新北大都會公園

Taipei, Taiwan

New Taipei Metropolitan Park
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About New Taipei Metropolitan Park

New Taipei Metropolitan Park is a park located along the Erchong Floodway in New Taipei, Taiwan. Spanning 424 hectares, the park is approximately 3 times the size of Hyde Park, London and 1.25 times larger than Central Park, and is the largest urban park in northern Taiwan. Designed to offer both recreation and flood prevention, it integrates nature and urban living. The park features extensive green spaces, scenic wetlands, and family-friendly areas such as the Parent-Child Playground, which includes 31 slides themed around Taiwan's indigenous species. Breeze Canal offers opportunities for water sports like canoeing and dragon boat racing, while the Metropolitan Sports Area provides facilities for various outdoor games. The park is accessible by Taipei Metro Sanchong metro station, making it a popular urban retreat for locals and visitors alike.

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