Shuizhiqiu Park is a large park in Guanyin District of Taoyuan. Here you can enjoy a large slide tower with three slides, a maze, swings, and more. It is one of the best parks in northern Taiwan.
Historical Background: Shuizhiqiu Park was completed in 2021. The main feature of this park is the large silo-shaped tower with three slides of differing heights. The tower stands nearly three stories tall. The park also features swing sets, a climbing hill, a maze, many paths and grassy areas, a gravel pit, and restrooms. During heavy rains, the park also acts as a floodwater catchment basin. As of 2024, the pond behind the park (Miao Pond 廟埤) was undergoing renovation. The park is very busy, especially on holidays and weekends. Please note that playing on the tower during off-time hours is prohibited. Price: Free Hours: 9 AM to 7 PM during the summer 9 AM to 5 PM during other times. Where to stay: Looking for a hotel in Taoyuan? We recommend the Novotel Taipei Taoyuan International Airport which has great service and is conveniently located right next to Taoyuan Airport, the MRT, and HSR station (you can book on Agoda here or Booking.com here). We also recommend the Fullon Hotel Taoyuan which also has great service and is located in downtown Taoyuan City (you can book on Agoda here or Booking.com here). Looking for a hotel? We recommend booking through Booking.com here, which provides the best quality selection of accommodation in Taiwan. Find out where to stay in our Taiwan hotels guide or search for the best hotel deals in Taiwan here. Activities in Taoyuan: Ice Skating, Rock Climbing, Mountain Climbing, Cycling, High Ropes, Ziplining, Archery, Vietnamese BBQ, Batting Cages, Glamping, Van Camping, Photo Shoot, Turkish Mosaic DIY, Thai Massage, Painting, Baking, Go Karting, Imax Theater, Japanese Style Buffet, Tourist Factory Experience, peach and fruit picking, Ring-making DIY, handmade popsicle DIY, and more on on Tripadvisor here, Klook here, or KKday here. How to get there: By Car: From Taoyuan, take Provincial Highway 14 southwest to Guanyin. The park is on the side of the road, and it is hard to miss the huge tower. There is free parking on the side of the road. If you are looking for car rentals, you can also search Qeeq here, Klook here, or KKday here. By Scooter: From Taoyuan, take Provincial Highway 14 southwest to Guanyin. The park is on the side of the road, and it is hard to miss the huge tower. There is free parking on the side of the road. Looking for scooter rental in Taoyuan? Search Klook here or KKday here to look for options. By MRT: Take the airport MRT to Dayuan Station, then switch to bus 5040 Via Zhongcuo. From Taipei Main Station, the whole trip takes about an hour and a half. You can book tickets to travel to Taoyuan via inter-city bus on Klook here. Book tickets via the normal train (TRA) on Klook here. By Bicycle: Cycling is the best way to enjoy Taiwan's landscapes if you have the time and energy. Looking for bicycle rentals in Taiwan? You can use Taiwan's many Youbike sharing stations, or search for rentals on KKday here, and search for tours on Klook here. You can also check out our Taiwan cycling guide here. You can also book a cycling tour on TripAdvisor here. For more information, check out our Taiwan transportation guide here. Map: See below: Our Journey: We have been to Shuizhiqiu Park once and had a great time. I took my children who were 4 and 7 at the time and both of them enjoyed themselves. It was one of the funnest parks they had ever been to and they did not want to leave. The only downside is that it is far away from Taipei and the MRT.
The main feature of this park is the three story slide tower. Underneath the tower is this gravel pit.
During the summer, the park is open from 9 AM to 7 PM
There are also decent bathrooms here and places to wash hands.
Another view of the tower which is shaped like a giant grain silo.
A parent and child go down the slide.
Closer view of the concrete slide which is slick enough to slide down.
When we visited there was a line to climb up the ladder to the slides.
There are also stairs to the side.
Another view of the slio.
A child tried to climb up to the second level.
This tower is also wheelchair friendly. There is a ramp that goes to the first and second slides.
The highest slide however required you to climb a ladder.
Instructions for the playground equipment.
Kids claiming to the second level.
A child begins his slide.
View down the slide.
On the third level there is no slide. But all these kids followed me to the top level anyway. None of us could go down because all the kids below still wanted to go up and see what was on the third level.
View down the longest and largest slide.
View down the second-largest slide.
View looking east at the climbing hill and swings.
View from the gravel pit.
The center area has some swings and a small climbing hill.
There is also a tunnel that goes through it, and it looks like a hobbit home.
At the south side of the park is a large maze.
The maze is tall enough for small kids not to be able to see over the walls.
Another sign introducing the maze.
View of the maze from the air.
View of the maze and the ocean in the background.
In the past there used to be a pond here, but it is now under construction. The park will be expanded in the future.
View looking down at the swings and climbing hill.
View looking down at the silo tower.
Another view of the silo tower.
You can see more photos of the park above.
There are many other activities available in Taoyuan such as Ice Skating, Rock Climbing, Mountain Climbing, High Ropes, Ziplining, Archery, Batting Cages, Glamping, Go Karting, peach and fruit picking, and more on Klook here, or KKday here. Check out our full guide to Taoyuan here. You can also check out our full guide to Taiwan here.
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