Across riverside parks in Taipei and New Taipei, barbecuing and open fires are strictly prohibited except within designated authorized zones; Taipei City permits year-round barbecuing and camp cooking exclusively at 4 designated under-bridge plazas: Dajia, Huazhong, Daonan, and Chengmei Right Bank. Unauthorized grilling or lighting fireworks anywhere else incurs statutory fines between NT$2,400 and NT$6,000 (2,400 元至 6,000 元) under the Taipei Park Management Ordinance. For cycling and dog walking, more than 10 riverside bicycle rental stations support one-way rentals (甲借乙還), alongside fenced dog parks where pets can run freely off-leash.
Important Reminder: Prior to Mid-Autumn Festival annually, the Taipei Hydraulic Engineering Office (HEO) announces whether temporary seasonal BBQ areas will open; if typhoon land warnings are issued, all riverside parks close immediately and barbecuing is strictly banned. Always check HEO updates before heading out.
Riverside Park BBQ and Campfire Rules: Where Is Legal and Fines
Under Articles 11 and 13 of the Taipei Park Management Ordinance, unauthorized campfires, barbecuing, overnight camping, or setting off fireworks in parks are prohibited. The Taipei City Hydraulic Engineering Office authorizes regular barbecuing exclusively at these 4 designated sites:
| Riverside Park Name | Authorized Barbecue / Camp Cooking Designated Zone | Adjacent Administrative District and Landmark |
|---|---|---|
| Dajia Riverside Park | Designated area beneath Dazhi Bridge (大直橋下). | Zhongshan District; enter via Dajia Evacuation Gate on Binjiang Street. |
| Huazhong Riverside Park | Designated bridge arch zone north of bike path beneath Huazhong Bridge. | Wanhua District; enter via Huazhong Evacuation Gate. |
| Daonan Riverside Park | Left bank Hengguang Bridge ramp circular plaza; Right bank Wanshou Bridge zone. | Wenshan District; riverside adjacent to Taipei Zoo. |
| Chengmei Right Bank Riverside Park | Designated square beneath MacArthur 1st Bridge (麥帥一橋). | Neihu District; enter via Keelung River Evacuation Gate No. 6. |
| New Taipei City Riverside Parks | Fully prohibited year-round (except designated camping sites like Shulin Lucheng). | Banqiao, Sanchong, Tamsui, Yonghe, Xindian riverbanks. |
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Riverside Bicycle Rental Stations: Rates and One-Way Returns
Taipei and New Taipei operate contracted riverside bicycle rental stations managed by the Taiwan Cycling Center (Ukan):
| Bike Fleet Type | Hourly Rental Rate (Standard Weekdays / Weekends) | Deposit, Identity Check, and One-Way Return Rules |
|---|---|---|
| Standard City Bicycle / Children Bike | Hour 1 approx. NT$30 to NT$50 (30～50 元); starting from hour 2, NT$15 to NT$20 per half-hour (15～20 元, with day caps) | Deposit photo ID (1 ID rents up to 4 to 5 bikes; 4～5 台); one-way returns pay NT$1,000 to NT$2,000 cash deposit (1,000～2,000 元). |
| Tandem Bike / Parent-Child Bike | Hour 1 approx. NT$80 to NT$120 (80～120 元); subsequent hours discounted. | One-way return (甲借乙還) supported between contracted stations across Taipei and New Taipei for small surcharge. |
