Three of Taipei's major parks and gardens are located near the central business district: New Park, the Botanical Gardens, and the grounds of the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall. South of these is Young Park, to the east are Taan Forest Park and the grounds of the Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and to the north is Rong Shin Garden. The Taipei City Zoo is located in the southeastern section of the city. Among the youth-oriented recreational facilities are the Children's Amusement Park and the Chien Tan Youth Activity Center, both situated in the north. The Taipei Municipal Stadium, located in the eastern part of the city, is the venue for baseball and basketball games.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001 http://encarta.msn.com © 1997-2001 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Taipei Information info
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