[Family Travel] Dajia Riverside Park: Have Fun in an Inclusive Sandbox

Since the completion of the Keelung River straightening project, a strip of riverside green space has emerged along the riverbank, including Yingfeng Riverside Park near Neihu and Guanshan Riverside Park in Songshan, all of which have been developed into urban green parks. As part of Taipei’s major park transformation, there are a total of eight locations featuring “inclusive children’s play equipment.” Among them, Dajia Riverside Park stands out as the most distinctive.

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In Taipei City, it is considered one of the top-tier sports and leisure parks, not only serving as a backyard for local residents but also frequently visited by people from other areas.

There are plenty of sports facilities, and later on, bicycle lanes were added. The bicycle rental service is quite comprehensive, offering a wide variety of bikes, and you can even rent a bike at one location and return it at another—super convenient.

The bicycle paths are long and straight, with smooth surfaces, plus colorful murals to enjoy. Riding under the sun creates a relaxed and pleasant feeling.

The comfortable green space and blue sky make everything feel so leisurely and carefree under the sunlight. Families with kids like ours filled the surrounding area—some flying kites, some running around, and others, like us, pitching tents just to chill inside. (We know camping isn’t allowed in the park, so the tent was just our shaded resting spot.) This is the scene I’ve been looking forward to for so long.

 

The goal this time was to let children with disabilities, even those in wheelchairs, enjoy the fun of playing in the sand.

It’s truly rare to have an open, free play space in land-scarce Taipei City. With over 300 cubic meters of sand, shaded facilities, and rest areas, we believe it’s crowded not only during long holidays but also on regular weekends.

The uniquely designed slide even features a “wide-lane parent-child slide,” allowing parents to slide down with their younger kids. Around the slide, there are also climbing facilities that help older children improve their physical strength and coordination while taking on a fun challenge.

Taiwan’s first inclusive sand table—a thoughtful little design that lets children with disabilities also joyfully experience the fun of playing in the sand.

Even though the sandbox had shaded areas, this child insisted on staying in the sunlight, saying it felt nice in the sun.

The excavator is easy to operate and lowered in height, making it accessible for both young children and those with disabilities to enjoy effortlessly.

Seven water taps are lined up; most kids come to fill up water to take back to their play area, and they can also rinse their feet afterward—killing two birds with one stone.

Mentaiko and his friend ended up digging out a super-large “fish pond”—pretty creative for sure. It’s the first time playing in the sand got this wild.

There are a few food stalls near the sandbox where you can buy snacks if you didn’t prepare any.

It’s just a short walk to the family-friendly restroom, convenient for both adults and children.

After the sandbox activities, we chose to stay in the park a bit longer and let the kids ride their bikes and enjoy the outdoors. Looking at the green space in front of us—it’s so relaxing and safe.

It’s said there are three hidden dinosaur fossils in the sandbox, designed to give kids the thrill of archaeological exploration. Unfortunately, we couldn’t find them, but hopefully next time we’ll get the chance to become junior archaeologists.

Dajia Riverside Park covers over 40 hectares, suitable for cycling, viewing flower fields, leisurely walks, and ball sports. Now with the added free sandbox where you can play as long as you want, it’s a perfect spot for family activities. Highly recommended.

No. 5, Binjiang Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City (enter via Gate 8 or 9)
※ Open 24 hours
※ Paid parking
[Authorized Repost by Fish & Mentaiko’s “Visual World Travel”] Original Article: [Dajia Riverside Park: Taiwan’s Largest Inclusive Sandbox, Free Fun Galore!]

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