In 1911, urban restructuring was conducted in Tainan City, Baroque style urban projects including the West Gate, East Gate, Station front and the Houjia roundabout. In addition, new roads were developed and the surrounding road network also gradually took shape. Originally, the garden featured a statue of Japanese governor Gentarou Kodama and it was named Kodama Park. Now the statue has been replaced by the statue of Sun Yat-sen.