Tainan Metropolitan Park

　　Tainan Metropolitan Park is situated in Rende District, Tainan City, Taiwan. Its development was initiated through a cooperative development agreement signed in 2003 between Tainan County Government and Taiwan Sugar Corporation, with the latter providing 100 hectares of land within the cooperation development zone. The Tainan County Government consolidated and received a donated feedback of 40 hectares of land. The total area of the park is 66 hectares, making it the third-largest urban park in Taiwan. The first phase covers 40 hectares, while the remaining 26 hectares belong to the second phase. The first phase was opened to the public on January 3, 2009.

　　Tainan Metropolitan Park is located along Provincial Highway 1, which connects Rende to Kaohsiung. It is a multifunctional park offering leisure, ecological, and cultural performance spaces. At first glance, visitors are greeted by vast grasslands dotted with numerous trees and well-designed landscaping. The expansive entrance of Tainan Water Metropolitan Park features bridge and city wall-style architecture that gives the impression of entering a castle. The outdoor area includes pedestrian scenic walkways, a dedicated cycling path around the park, an outdoor performance stage, a fitness and wellness zone, a detention landscape pond, a lakeside wooden boardwalk, and a children’s play area. There is also a management center, three indoor exhibition halls, and training classrooms. Many small design details reflect the thoughtfulness put into the park — for instance, the restroom building is shaped like a mushroom, adding a playful touch to the park's ambiance. In the distance, you can also see the towering chimneys of the Ten Drums Culture Village, and many spots throughout the park offer great photo opportunities, making it an ideal destination for family outings and leisure activities.

　　Tainan Metropolitan Park Reason to visit: One of the largest urban parks in Taiwan