The park was the first metropolitan-level park established in Taiwan by the Construction and Planning Agency of the Ministry of the Interior.
A portion of the park stands on a former municipal landfill, which has been capped and integrated into the park's topography through extensive land rehabilitation.
The park's design incorporates a natural drainage system to manage local runoff and mitigate flooding in the surrounding Nanzih District.
The site features a significant artificial lake that functions as an urban wetland, attracting migratory birds throughout the year.
The park is connected via a pedestrian footbridge that crosses over the busy Provincial Highway 22, allowing safe movement between the two primary zones.
Kaohsiung Metropolitan Park is a 95-hectare urban green space reclaimed from a former municipal landfill site. It serves as a significant ecological corridor in the northern Nanzih District, featuring extensive reforestation and land restoration. The park is divided into two primary sections: the larger main area near the R21 Metro station and a secondary section accessible via a pedestrian bridge. It includes a dedicated children's playground, a large artificial lake, and expansive lawn areas suitable for casual sports. An on-site environmental education center provides information regarding the site's transformation from waste management land to public recreation space. The landscape features diverse native plant species and topographical variety, including a prominent central hill providing elevated views of the district.
The top of the central hill provides a panoramic view of the green landscape against the backdrop of the Nanzih cityscape.
Bring a portable fan or umbrella for shade, as many of the walking trails are exposed to direct sunlight.
Check the environmental education center early in your visit for scheduled tours or current exhibitions.
Use the elevated hills within the park for better vantage points during the late afternoon to capture the sunset.
Visiting during the peak heat hours of midday, as there is limited natural shade on the paved paths.
No motorized vehicles allowed on walking paths; keep pets on a leash and clean up after them; observe noise levels near the residential boundary.
