Taipei City Government

        The Dunbei Park Dog Off-Leash Area in Songshan District was officially opened today (Nov. 30) by the Taipei City Animal Protection Office. To celebrate the launch, Chun-An Chen, commissioner of the Department of Economic Development, Taipei City Government, symbolically unveiled the facility like opening a Christmas gift, announcing it ready for public use. The event attracted many pet owners and their dogs for a Christmas costume parade and the “Christmas Stocking Treasure Hunt.” On-site services included rabies vaccinations and pet registration, providing convenience for responsible pet care. Additionally, participants enjoyed a pop-up coffee tasting, and joined Facebook check-in giveaways, fully experiencing the lively pet-friendly atmosphere.

        Commissioner Chun-An Chen shared that Taipei City is committed to increasing outdoor spaces for dogs, having already established 22 designated dog parks. Developing the Dunbei Park Dog Off-Leash Area required extensive community coordination due to limited urban land. It is the second dog exercise space in Songshan District, after Yingfeng Dog Park, offering owners a newer and more convenient location near home. He added that the City continues to seek additional green spaces where dogs can run freely. A new dog park in Baohu Community, Neihu District is approved and scheduled to open next year, further expanding pet-friendly options.

        To celebrate an early Christmas, the Animal Protection Office hosted the “Dunbei GO Christmas – Cute Pet Costume Show” today (Nov. 30) at the launch of the Dunbei Park Dog Off-Leash Area. Owners and pets dressed up in festive outfits to walk the runway, take photos, and participate in playful challenge games such as “Go-Go of Destiny” and the “Christmas Stocking Treasure Hunt.” Through fun activities and interaction, participants also learned useful knowledge about caring for their pets. The Animal Protection Office noted that visitors can reach the park via 「dog-friendly bus」 such as the Route 262 shuttle bus that now stops at the “Fujin Street Entrance,” just a short walk away. The park is a shared space for both large and small dogs and features bench seating, washing stations, dog-waste bag dispensers and waste bins. Owners must leash or secure dogs before entering and after leaving the dog park and supervise them at all times for safety. For details about Taipei’s pet-friendly spaces and dog parks, visit the Taipei City Animal Protection Office website or follow the “Taipei Pet-Friendly Travel” Facebook page.