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However, the core value of parkour lies in overcoming the obstacle at present in a fast-paced
way. People can understand their mental and physical abilities through practice, and they create
their own style by overcoming the obstacles repeatedly. In this sense, parkour does not equal
with danger—it does not aim at jumping from a high building. Besides, by doing this sport
in the public space, the public and private borders of the public space have been re-defined.
The parkour sport lovers can find their own private parkour world in the public space through
continuous adjustment to the society.

The 1st Parkour Park in Taiwan

With completion of FengLe Park’s reconstruction in 2018, the 1st parkour park in Taiwan has
opened. Parkour sport is recognized by most value concepts. Finally, those who love parkour
can practice in a free and sound training field. On the day of opening, the parkour players were
also invited to perform on site, which aroused parkour lovers’ hot discussion then. The parkour
practice field is composed by high and low concrete walls and cross bars, and the ground is
paved by soft pad for the players to show the skills of climbing, leaping, and flipping. Currently,
the parkour park provides a place for the general public to practice spontaneously. Also, some
training teams provide courses to consistently promote parkour sport in a safe and convenient
space.

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