New Taipei's Banqiao district has finished repairs at seven parks, good news for people who walk, play, or use wheelchairs in one of the city's most crowded areas.

• Walking paths, ground surfaces, and basketball courts were rebuilt across seven parks over the past six months.
• Old, cracked, and broken surfaces that were a tripping hazard have been replaced.
• Xitou Park added wheelchair ramps and better drainage; Guangfu Park's path now connects to a neighboring park.
• At Guoguang Park, tree roots had pushed the pavement up and split it — that damage has been fixed.
• Three basketball courts got new concrete and acrylic playing surfaces, and one added LED lights for night play.

Outlook: With these seven done, the district is likely to keep working through its list of aging park facilities.