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Illustrative Zhunan Shishan Family Park is located at No. 39-45, Zhenru Road, Zhunan Township, Miaoli County, a free family park. The grounds feature a Huoyanshan-shaped seven-color slide as the main visual highlight, combined with a large sand pit, mushroom house, nest swing, spinning disc, climbing wall, and splash pool, giving children plenty of space to run, splash, and explore. The park has family restrooms and a large free parking lot with convenient transportation, suitable for family day trips or school outdoor education.
Illustrative Five Yuan Two Jiao is in Caoling, Gukeng Township, Yunlin County, at an elevation of about 1,600 metres, a natural landscape wrapped in Moso bamboo forest. The grounds are dotted with bamboo-woven pavilions; the cumulative count of their corners gave the spot its name 'five yuan and two jiao', and the scene evokes a hidden-away atmosphere reminiscent of Kyoto's Arashiyama. Summer temperatures run low, making it ideal for escaping the heat, walking and photo ops, and it connects with the neighbouring Wood Horse Old Trail and Yunlingzhi Hill trails, well-suited to a one-day hiking itinerary.
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Illustrative →Quanyuan Park
Quanyuan Park near Taichung Train Station is the city's first pet park designed specifically for dogs, with about 450 ping of open lawn divided into large- and small-dog zones so dogs of different sizes can play safely. The park has water stations, foot-wash areas, pavilions, stone benches and free waste bags, along with barrier-free access and children's play equipment, making it ideal for families to spend time with their pets. The park is open 24 hours a day with free admission; visitors should follow size zoning and clean up themselves, making it a favourite local dog-walking spot in East District.
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Illustrative →Macaron Park
Macaron Park in Taichung's Taiping District was once a landfill and reopened in October 2022 after a complete makeover, covering about 3.15 hectares. The headline feature is Taiwan's tallest 11-metre twin-tube slide, alongside a play tower, balance-bike track, climbing nets, sand pit, swings, trampolines and fitness equipment. The park is pet-friendly, with a dedicated dog run plus sunlit public restrooms and parking. Open 24 hours with the play tower operating 08:00-20:00, it's a new landmark where families and pets can relax together.
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Illustrative →Luya Forest
Luya Forest at No. 302, Lane 346, Sec. 7, Taiwan Boulevard, Shalu District, Taichung, is a distinctive venue that combines a scenic restaurant with a pet-friendly space. The menu offers a wide range of light meals—hot-pressed toast, pasta, hot pot, curry rice, fried snacks and waffles—plus a dedicated menu for pets. Opening hours are 4pm to midnight (closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays); on-site parking and a wide lawn allow owners to get up close with the gentle large dogs on the premises, including Samoyeds. The biggest draw is the 180-degree panoramic night view and the glass-house design, perfect for admiring city lights and taking night-scene photos. It's an excellent choice for dates and gatherings and an ideal place for pets and owners to share a relaxing time together.
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Illustrative →Xinyi Plaza Dog Park
Xinyi Plaza Dog Exercise Area is on Section 5 of Xinyi Road in Taipei's Xinyi District, occupying the circular plaza between Taipei 101 and Breeze Nanshan. It is the first dog-exclusive exercise area in Xinyi District, covering about 640 square meters of fenced space where dogs can run, socialize, and rest. Basic amenities are provided on-site, and the plaza often hosts pet-related community events such as free rabies vaccinations and health checks. The plaza is accessible by bus routes 207 and 669 and has its own underground parking, making it a convenient stop for downtown dog owners.
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Illustrative →Da'an Forest Park Dog Run
Daan Forest Park is central Taipei's largest city park, and its fenced dog exercise area lets owners bring their dogs for off-leash walks, play, and socializing. Park management maintains clear rules to keep the space safe and clean, and the site often hosts free pet wellness events such as rabies vaccination clinics. Wide lawns, shaded walking paths, and a waterside setting give dogs room to burn off energy while owners have space to sit, picnic, or chat with other regulars. The exercise area is one of the most popular dog-friendly destinations inside the city's green core.
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Illustrative →Dagou Stream Ecological Park
The Dagou Stream Ecological Stormwater Park sits at the end of Dahu Villa Street in Taipei's Neihu District, near MRT Dahu Park Station. The site combines flood control with ecological restoration, using near-natural engineering to create wetlands and a waterfront trail system that follows roughly 3.5 kilometers of stream. Paved stone paths and gravel trails are gentle enough for strollers, older visitors, and families, and the corridor is home to a wide range of plants, animals, birds, and insects. Seasonal flower fields and open meadows make the park popular for picnics and casual walking, and during storms the same space serves as a detention basin that protects downstream neighborhoods.
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