By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
The laughter-filled "2017 Taipei Riverside Kids' Fun" event, which also combines physical activity, knowledge, and wit, will be held for nine consecutive days from July 15 to July 23. It’s perfect for parents to bring their kids to Dajia Riverside Park to enjoy a delightful Taipei riverside experience.
There’s nothing better than playing in the water to beat the summer heat. (Photo/Taipei City Government)
This year’s Taipei Riverside Kids' Fun is themed "Kids Power: Play the Water Park," and is bigger than previous years. It features four main activities: water play, cultural performances, fun games, and DIY traditional toys. Additionally, there will be a special Family Day on the afternoon of July 22.
Giving kids, who no longer have summer homework, more reason to head outdoors. (Photo/Taipei City Government)
The event is completely free and runs daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering a rich and exciting program. For the water play activities, out of the 300 spots per session, 200 require advance online registration and 100 are first-come-first-served on-site. For safety reasons, registrants must be at least 6 years old, and accompanying parents who do not use the play equipment do not need to register. The other activities—cultural performances, fun games, and DIY toy-making—are all free to enjoy or join without registration.
Participants must bring ID or other proof of identity upon check-in and take sun protection measures and wear swimsuits. (Photo/Taipei City Government)
In addition to the water play area at Dajia Riverside Park, there is also a scenic dry fountain set up at Guandu Wharf Plaza. It has been operating since June, with opening hours from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Saturdays and Sundays in June and September, and daily from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in July and August. The scenic dry fountain has 26 nozzles and features LED lights in various colors. Although it is for scenic purposes only and not recommended for people to play in, admiring the water spray combined with the light effects adds a cool and romantic atmosphere to the evening.
Venue map of Dajia Riverside Park. (Photo/Taipei City Government)
Additionally, to support energy conservation and carbon reduction, participants are encouraged to use public transportation and bring eco-friendly utensils. On-site food trucks will offer discounts accordingly.
【Info】
Dajia Riverside Park Transportation Info:
◎ Dajia Riverside Park Playground Sandpit & Children's Water Play Area:
Enter via Gate 8 (Binjiang Evacuation Gate) or Gate 9 (Dajia Evacuation Gate) of the Keelung River, turn left, go straight ahead, and you’ll arrive at the Hope Fountain.
1. Bus: No. 72, No. 222 (Riverside Park Dajia Section), Citizen Mini Bus No. 9 (Gate 8 Stop)
2. MRT: Transfer to Red 34 at Yuanshan Station (Gate 8 Stop, weekend service only)
◎ Guandu Waterfront Fountain:
Take the Tamsui Line of the MRT to Guandu Station. Rent a bicycle from the bike rental station next to the station, and ride along the bike path to reach Guandu Waterfront Park. Alternatively, take Bus Red 35 or Bus Xiao 23 to Guandu Wharf Station, walk one minute toward the bike rental station to arrive.
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