[Sand Play Attractions]Free sand play spots for families across central, southern, eastern, and northern Taiwan!

Written by JH

In Taiwan, more and more large parks, public facilities, schools, and even family-friendly restaurants have been setting up free sand play attractions, allowing children to enjoy the texture of sand. Of course, you’ll also see many kids who just can’t bear to leave. According to early childhood research reports, playing in the sand has many benefits, as the sense of touch can stimulate a child’s brain. As summer approaches, Mom’s Journal encourages everyone to spend more time outdoors, apply sunscreen, and take your children out to play with water and sand. Here, we’ve compiled a list of carefully selected free sand play spots across Taiwan. We remind all dear parents to teach their children to keep the sand pits clean!

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In a corner of the bustling city, moms can take a break after shopping while children can play safely and freely in the sand.
Address: Southeast corner plaza, Songzhi Road, Xinyi District, Taipei City
Taiwan’s first urban artificial beach. Exit from Exit 2 of Taipei City Hall Station on the Bannan Line of the Taipei Metro. Located opposite the main entrance of Taipei City Hall is the New Stage, and there’s a faucet next to the sandbox where you can rinse off before leaving!
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Enjoy forest bathing with your child in the mountainous pipe area on the second floor of the Water Museum, surrounded by trees.
Address: No. 1, Siyuan Street, Taipei City (02-2367-7556) Closed on Mondays
Well-equipped large park facilities
Tianmu Park: No. 77, Section 2, Zhongcheng Road, Shilin District, Taipei City
Dajia Riverside Park: No. 5, Binjiang Street, Zhongshan District, Taipei City
Shanshui Green Ecological Park: No. 37, Nanshen Road, Nangang District, Taipei City

Create a parent-child art paradise, letting children immerse themselves in the vast white sand of the art square—they definitely won’t want to go home!
Address: No. 435, Zhongzheng Road, Banqiao District, New Taipei City \ Outdoor opening hours: 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children can play safely in the semi-open sand area while parents can quietly accompany them and enjoy the sea breeze—a truly relaxing moment.
Address: No. 200, Museum Road, Bali District, New Taipei City
The outdoor sandbox is located under a specially designed performance stage in the square, where children are less likely to get sunburned, and cleaning up is convenient. Walk toward Bali Harbor, pass the basketball court, and go about 100m further to find the foot-washing area. Hold hands with your child and take a stroll together; climb up the wooden boardwalk to discover the hidden children’s sand play area in the mountains.
Address: At the end of Cixiu Road after turning into it from Section 1, Mingzhi Road, Taishan District, New Taipei City (behind Taishan High School)

The golden beach of Jiaosi, with its annual sand sculpture exhibition, is a must-visit trendy spot for summer tourists. In 2015, a particularly playful sand sculpture exhibition was unveiled.
Address: Fulong Village, Gongliao District, New Taipei City

Parent-child fun at Taiwan’s oldest zoo Address: No. 111, Bo’ai Street, East District, Hsinchu City \ Ticket price: NT$20
A must-visit for families featuring distinctive treehouses, mazes, and sand pits—perfect for a full afternoon of fun Address: A small park on Sanmin Road, Taichung

A leisure and sightseeing factory built with a Southeast Asian aesthetic, combining beauty, stress relief, art, and intellect—it feels like stepping into a... Address: No. 333, Zhongxing Road, Shiliuban, Douliu City, Yunlin County \ Phone: 05-5511585
Lush green fields, rock slab trails, quartz sand play pools, zigzag bridge ecological ponds—the entire area has a Southeast Asian vibe and is a true playground paradise for kids.
Address: No. 1-6, Paizi Road, Pailu Li, Dalin Township, Chiayi County
Currently, there is no charge on weekdays, while on holidays, an entrance fee of NT$50 per person can be used as credit toward purchases
A creative children's space focused on environmentalism, ecology, art, and culture
Address: No. 80, Museum of Fine Arts Road, Gushan District, Kaohsiung City
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One of the filming locations from Cape No. 7, where kids can safely play in the lower intertidal zone
Address: Wanlitong is located on the western side of Hengchun Town, Pingtung County
Both day and night offer unique charm—bring your kids to experience the distinctive features of eastern Taiwan
At the intersection of Linhai Road and Datong Road in Taitung City, there are signs; follow the signs along Datong Road to its end to reach the Seaside Park

There are many sand-play spots across Taiwan. In addition to watching out for dirt or trash that children might dig up while playing in the sand, also ensure they don’t put it in their mouths. Avoid spraying sand at others, and always wash hands and rinse mouths after playing. Be sure to scrub every finger clean and check under the nails for any black stains or grains of sand.
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