Taiwan's New Amusement Park Opening in August: Largest Indoor-Outdoor Family Playground in Taiwan Offers 30 Free Attractions, Interior Photos Revealed

As the summer travel season approaches, southern Taiwan welcomes a highly anticipated new family destination. The former Taiwan Railways Administration Kaohsiung Workshop, located at the intersection of Fengshan, Lingya, and Cianjhen districts, will officially open to the public on August 8, 2026—Father’s Day—following revitalization efforts led by the Kaohsiung City Government. Spanning approximately 1.5 hectares, this new venue is currently the largest semi-indoor family playground in Taiwan and will operate under a completely ticket-free model, offering families a high-CP-value spot to beat the heat and burn off energy.

With the opening countdown underway, construction teams have begun dismantling perimeter walls, revealing the site’s new look after years of being hidden behind tall barriers. The local Facebook group 'Kaohsiung Good Days' shared multiple recent photos showing that after the removal of walls along Wuchang Road and Wuqing 2nd Road, greenery, scooter tracks, and inline skating practice areas are now visible from the roadside.

However, community observers noted that while children’s playground facilities are largely complete, surrounding access walkways and internal road surfaces still suffer from puddles and mud, and light rail connectivity signage remains pending—key areas requiring improvement before opening. The entire 32-hectare site will eventually include 5.82 hectares of green space and over 2,900 newly planted trees, showcasing a new vision that blends culture and ecology.

The former Kaohsiung Railway Workshop once served as a vital railway maintenance hub for the port city. During its transformation, the project adhered to the cultural heritage principle of 'restoring as original,' preserving the steel structure and historical textures of the old freight workshop. Considering Kaohsiung’s hot summers and frequent sudden downpours, construction teams removed the old asbestos roofing and replaced it with large-scale solar photovoltaic panels.

This design not only leverages green energy generation but also creates a well-ventilated, bright, semi-indoor environment that provides shade and rain protection. Parents bringing their children can now enjoy outings without worrying about afternoon thunderstorms disrupting their plans.

The park features nearly 30 age-specific play facilities catering to diverse age groups. For teens and children seeking excitement and challenge, the park introduces Taiwan’s first 'Cloud Trampoline,' which has become a hot topic on social media. Additional features include high ropes, rope climbing systems, bouldering walls, parkour practice zones, and a 'Pump Track' wave-riding course designed for skateboarders and cyclists.

For children aged 2 to 12, low-risk dedicated play zones, sensory experience areas, and water play facilities are provided. The former gantry crane has been transformed into a climbing net, complemented by repurposed old train carriages and handcars, creating a strong railway cultural atmosphere.

To accommodate large crowds after opening, the city has added dedicated connecting pathways around the Kaisyuan Wuchang Station and Wuchang Road. Visitors using public transportation can take the Kaohsiung Light Rail to 'Kaisyuan Wuchang Station,' then follow signage for direct pedestrian access to the park. For those driving, exit National Highway No. 1 at the Sando Road interchange, proceed along Sando 1st Road toward Fengshan, then turn right onto Wuqing 2nd Road to reach the site.

The park provides 229 car parking spaces (including accessible spots) and 75 motorcycle spaces. Additional metered roadside parking is available along Wuqing 2nd Road and Kaisyuan 3rd Road, offering convenient parking options for visitors.