Kaohsiung Highline Park: A New Urban Hub for Leisure and Fitness

　For over 40 years, Kaohsiung's Jhongjheng Stadium（中正運動場）has been a city landmark. Over the years, it has been the venue for global superstar Michael Jackson and many major sporting events. After a three-year transformation, it has been revitalized as the Kaohsiung Highline Park（苓雅運動園區）. Residents can now come together to exercise at this vibrant new fitness and leisure complex.

　Guided by the principles of “subtractive design,” two-thirds of the original spectator stands were dismantled and repurposed into eco-friendly gabion walls, reflecting sustainable practices of recycling and reuse. The redesign allows for more natural light and open space, giving the area a fresh, green feel. With the upgraded facility and landscaping, the park has been transformed into a modern, inviting space where locals can exercise, relax, and connect.

　The elevated skywalk is surrounded by towering rain trees and vibrant greenery, forming a lush, 600-meter-long sky-high loop. At night, scenic lighting enhances the experience. Visitors can jog or stroll while taking in views of the city where the old and new converge.

　Kaohsiung Highline Park — which is conveniently accessible by MRT — integrates an international-standard 400-meter track with surrounding basketball and badminton courts, as well as Lingya Sports Center. As local businesses and restaurants gradually open, the area is poised to become a vibrant hub for people of all ages.

白天夜晚都美 「Kaohsiung Highline」為高雄注入新活力
文/李瑰嫻      

陪伴高雄市民走過四十年的中正運動場，曾是全球巨星麥可傑克森演出場地及辦理多場體育賽事，歷經3年改造，蛻變為結合運動、休閒與社交的複合空間「苓雅運動園區 Kaohsiung Highline Park」。

採用「減法設計」理念，將原有看台結構的三分之二拆除，重生為環保石籠外牆，符合回收再利用的環保價值。自然光線透入，解放四周視野和清新綠意，園區設備與景觀再升級，為市民打造新概念的運動生活圈！

600公尺長的高架天空步道，高聳的雨豆樹與各式綠植環繞四周，宛如一條被藍天與綠意擁抱的環形長廊，人們在這裡運動、休憩，並從高處欣賞新舊交融的城市風景。

「苓雅運動園區」整合國際級400公尺田徑場，以及周邊籃球場、羽球場和苓雅運動中心，搭捷運來超方便。綠意盎然的開闊空間、600公尺長的高架天空步道，晚上還有景觀燈光，人們可運動休憩，也可高處漫步，享受日夜不同的美景。未來隨著購物、餐飲等多元功能逐步開放，將成為全齡健康的新生活場域。