Taipei, Recycle Park 兒童志氣公園 (damaged by Typhoon Megi)

Updated 10.07.16: Structures removed due to damages by Typhoon Megi

Location:google map location (Zhongxiao E. Rd sec.3 #140)

Pros: shaded at 10am in the summer. good for little kids

Cons: structure are not stable enough for big kids climbing, no bathroom on site

We call this the "Recycle Park" because this is one of the projects by Re-create Taipei, which is an organization that uses recycle items to create unique parks in the city. I really like the idea of turning something old to something new and useful, but this park really is not for kids 4 and up. It's a neat little space for toddlers to walk around. The structures which are made out from old water towers, are kind of flimsy and hard to play "on." They are probably not meant to be climbed on, but thats what BOYS do - they climb on everything. If you live close by, might be worth checking out though!

Taipei, Qingcheng Park 慶城公園

Location: No. 29 Qingcheng Street
Transportation: MRT Nanjing Fuxing Station, exit 7
Pros: zip line, close to restaurants/shops, picnic tables
Cons: No restroom on site

It's a great little park with a zip line, swings, and a metal ladder thingy. It's away from busy streets and close to where all the restaurants/coffee shops are on Qingcheng Street.

Taipei, Fu Ming Park 富民生態公園

Location: Minsheng E Rd Sec. 5 & Sanmin Rd. （民生東路五段 & 三民路）
Transportation: Bus 262 新東街口 (Xindong St)
Pros: big trees with shade, unique play structure, close to coffee shops
Cons: No restrooms on site

We came here last weekend - It's the MIDDLE of summer and we were at a park!!! I have been trying to figure out where I can take the kids OUTSIDE in the summer other than the beach. Luckily we decided to try this park and it turned out to be quite shady (at 9:30am in the morning). It was my first time visiting Minsheng neighborhood and I really enjoyed it. There are quite a few other parks in this area all within walking distance to each other. In this heat, the kids walked 2 blocks with me to a nearby coffee shop with the promise of getting them a treat in the end. ;)