The Water Tower Park (traditional Chinese: 自來水公園; simplified Chinese: 自来水公园; pinyin: Zìláishuǐ Gōngyuán) is a park in Lingya District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Water Tower Park
自來水公園
Map
Interactive map of Water Tower Park
Typepark
LocationLingya, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
Coordinates22°37′38.3″N 120°18′53.6″E / 22.627306°N 120.314889°E / 22.627306; 120.314889
Public transit
Cultural Center Station

History

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The water tower was constructed in the 1960s.[1]

Architecture

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The main entrance of the park is shown by the arch shaped entrance located at the north east corner. It features optical fiber strips connected to a glass mosaic map of Kaohsiung. The sidewalk features plantation and LED lights. The existing water piping is painted and transformed into installation art to accentuate the theme of the park.[2][3]

Technical specifications

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The water tower stands at a height of 38 meters.[4]

Transportation

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The park is accessible within walking distance south west of Cultural Center Station of Kaohsiung Metro.

See also

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References

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  1. "Water Tower Park". Kaohsiung Travel. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  2. "Water Tower Park". Lingya District Office, Kaohsiung City. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
  3. "Water Tower Park". Taiwan Medical Travel. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
  4. "Water Tower Park". Kaohsiung Travel. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 6 November 2025.