Located just five-minutes' walk from Gong Guan MRT station (behind the Gong Guan market), this is a great place to take kids of all ages. The park itself is really big. There is an interactive museum, hiking trail up to Taipei's first water reservoir, flower gardens, and of course water play areas. You can learn all about the history and science of water in Taipei, or just enjoy a dip in the pools.
Area One: at Shu-Yuan Road side of the park
This is run in conjunction with the water park. At the entrance, there is one free paddling pool that is very shallow. You can go in this one in your clothes if you like, and you can use any water toys you have. It's a nice little place for kids to cool off. Just past this area is the larger paddling pool. Entrance is 40nt for kids and 80nt for adults. You need swimsuits in this area. You can take any water toys you like in there to play with. There is a climbing frame and slide in the middle of the pool. It can get pretty hot as there is no shelter over the pool, so it's good to take sunhats to wear in the pool. Snacks are available.
Area Two: Ding-Jou Road side of the park
This is run separately from the water park. Entrance fee is 250 per adult, 150 for children 120cm or below. This is a huge swimming club, with indoor and outdoor areas, water slides, inner tubes for rent, steam rooms and spa area... Here is a link to some pictures:
http://waterpark.twd.gov.tw/english/teach/teach.htm
The English website is very comprehensive, so I won't bother going into too much detail here. Please check the opening dates, times, and fees before you go, as they are a little complicated. One of the best things about this park is it's easy to access, with MRT, lots of buses, and plenty of carparking right in the park itself.
http://waterpark.twd.gov.tw/english/index_e.htm
5/01/2010
Skateboarding
JImi's skateshop offers free weekend classes every Saturday and Sunday From 3pm to 6pm at Chung Shan Hall at Shi Min Ding. If you call them early, they can supply free skateboards for you. My son joined his classes last year, when he was four years old, and was welcome there. They are a really nice bunch of young people. When we attended, a few of the others there spoke really good English, including one teenager who had just moved over from the US.
Jimi's Skateshop has a large range of Taiwan-made and imported skateboards, and skateboard-related clothing and accessories.
Store: Guan Fu South Road Lane 346 No. 23 Tel 02-2731-1413 - opens about 12 noon
Tel for enrolment for classes: 02-2731-1413
Email: tree@jetsunny.com
Weekend session address: Chung Shan Hall, at Shi Men MRT station Exit 4
Jimi's Skateshop has a large range of Taiwan-made and imported skateboards, and skateboard-related clothing and accessories.
Store: Guan Fu South Road Lane 346 No. 23 Tel 02-2731-1413 - opens about 12 noon
Tel for enrolment for classes: 02-2731-1413
Email: tree@jetsunny.com
Weekend session address: Chung Shan Hall, at Shi Men MRT station Exit 4
4/30/2010
Chung Shan Community Sports Center - indoor kiddies' pool
The Chung Shan sports center behind the Chungshan MRT station (Chung Shan North Road Sec 2, Lane 42, about 3 lanes behind Idee Dept store on the north-west side of chungshan/nanking intersection) has a nice pool, with kid's pool, etc. I have seen their swimming coaches teaching little tots to swim, they seem really patient and professional, the kids were laughing and having fun with all the stuff. When I last visited, their "family change room" is just behind a plastic rolling door next to the pool, and they can be strict with their "no boys over 5 years in the ladies' changing room" rule.
Wan Fang Community Pool - shaded outdoor pool
Wanfang Community Pool is an outdoor pool with sun cover. It has a kid's pool but parents will need to get in with little ones as it is not a paddling pool. There is a very wide slide into the water that is open at limited times during the day. You need swimming caps and swimsuits (not beach shorts). They sell drinks and Chinese snacks like instant noodles, but best to bring your own snacks. You can buy some swim toys if you need them. There is a 7-11 just up the road from the pool. The showers are pretty basic, just be prepared for that. The pool area itself is quite good for families.
Address in Chinese:
萬和街2號(萬芳公園內) Wan-he Street No. 2 (Part of Wanfang Park), Muzha
You can take the MRT (zoo line) to Wanfang Community stop. Come out of the exit. Face the hill in front of you. That road is Wan-he Street. It's maybe a five-minute walk up the hill, less if you don't have kids with you. The pool is on the right, part way up the windy road.
Cost is low, about 50twd for kids and 100tw for adults.
It's fairly easy to find on-street parking near the pool.
Address in Chinese:
萬和街2號(萬芳公園內) Wan-he Street No. 2 (Part of Wanfang Park), Muzha
You can take the MRT (zoo line) to Wanfang Community stop. Come out of the exit. Face the hill in front of you. That road is Wan-he Street. It's maybe a five-minute walk up the hill, less if you don't have kids with you. The pool is on the right, part way up the windy road.
Cost is low, about 50twd for kids and 100tw for adults.
It's fairly easy to find on-street parking near the pool.
Fu Yuan Pool - Indoor and Outdoor Pools
May 1st is the start of the outdoor swimming pool season! It's time to take the kids out with their swimsuits, sunscreen and of course swimming caps.
Fu Yuan is a great pool to go to in summer, particularly early mornings and later in the afternoon. It can get a little hot around noon-time if you want to use the huge children's pool. There is an outdoor kids' pool, indoor lap pool, and indoor spa areas. Changing rooms are fairly basic but there are showers and toilets. Entry is very reasonable, at around 50nt for children and 100nt for adults.
The pool is on FuYuan St.which runs between MinQhuan E.Rd Sec 5 and MinSheng Rd Sec. 5. Right next to MinSheng Jr. High School 民生國中.
You can take bus 225 to the pool.
Fu Yuan is a great pool to go to in summer, particularly early mornings and later in the afternoon. It can get a little hot around noon-time if you want to use the huge children's pool. There is an outdoor kids' pool, indoor lap pool, and indoor spa areas. Changing rooms are fairly basic but there are showers and toilets. Entry is very reasonable, at around 50nt for children and 100nt for adults.
The pool is on FuYuan St.which runs between MinQhuan E.Rd Sec 5 and MinSheng Rd Sec. 5. Right next to MinSheng Jr. High School 民生國中.
You can take bus 225 to the pool.
Juming Museum Kids’ Festival – POSE!
123-Statue! April 3-May 30
Parent-Child Activity at the Dance/Activity Studio
Limited to 20 pairs (one child 6-12 yrs, one adult), from 2:30 to 3:30pm, mix art and physical activity.
$390 for each child (includes materials, museum entrance fee, plus lunch at kids’ restaurant)
Adult entrance extra
Dates: 4/18, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30
Art Activity Room
Every Saturday and Sunday from 3pm to 4pm, there are activities teaching the five senses.
Storytime for 4 to 6 year olds: What fell down?
Every Saturday and Sunday 1:30 to 2:pm at the kids’ restaurant
Address: No. 2, She-shi-hu, Chin-shan, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: 02-24989940
Website: http://www.juming.org.tw
Parent-Child Activity at the Dance/Activity Studio
Limited to 20 pairs (one child 6-12 yrs, one adult), from 2:30 to 3:30pm, mix art and physical activity.
$390 for each child (includes materials, museum entrance fee, plus lunch at kids’ restaurant)
Adult entrance extra
Dates: 4/18, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30
Art Activity Room
Every Saturday and Sunday from 3pm to 4pm, there are activities teaching the five senses.
Storytime for 4 to 6 year olds: What fell down?
Every Saturday and Sunday 1:30 to 2:pm at the kids’ restaurant
Address: No. 2, She-shi-hu, Chin-shan, Taipei, Taiwan
Tel: 02-24989940
Website: http://www.juming.org.tw
Concert for Little Ones June
National Symphony Orchestra Age 0-6 Programming “Baby Do Re Mi”
June 19 9:30am&11:30am
National Chung-Cheng Cultural Center’s National Music Hall (CKS Memorial Hall)
Tel: (02)3393-9888
Price: 100/person
These shows are very popular. You need to book early.
June 19 9:30am&11:30am
National Chung-Cheng Cultural Center’s National Music Hall (CKS Memorial Hall)
Tel: (02)3393-9888
Price: 100/person
These shows are very popular. You need to book early.
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