The park serves as a functional flood detention basin, balancing urban infrastructure with green space.
It is situated within the administrative boundaries of the Central Taiwan Science Park, reflecting a transition between industrial and public land use.
The park utilizes a tiered landscape design to assist in natural water drainage and soil conservation.
It is specifically designed to provide a micro-climate buffer for the adjacent high-tech industrial manufacturing facilities.
Hengshan Park is a specialized recreational area located within the Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP) zone in the Daya District of Taichung. The park functions primarily as a green buffer and drainage detention basin designed to manage water flow while providing leisure space for the local community and tech park employees. Its landscape features a tiered design that integrates natural grass slopes with structured walkways. It serves as a connector between industrial zones and residential pockets, offering a functional outdoor space for walking and light physical activity. The facility is managed under the jurisdiction of the Central Taiwan Science Park Bureau.
The raised pedestrian bridges that offer a panoramic view of the landscaped basin and the surrounding science park architecture.
Bring sun protection as the park has large open grassy areas with limited natural canopy.
Visit during cooler hours to comfortably walk the full perimeter of the retention basin.
Check for local events, as the park occasionally hosts activities organized by the CTSP bureau.
Do not attempt to walk into the basin area during or immediately after heavy rainfall, as it is designed to collect water.
Respect the landscaped water management areas by staying on designated paths and disposing of trash properly.
