Recreational parks are very popular among city-dwellers, as they offer a fresh respite from the dust and noise of the urban jungle. These parks are great for unwinding after a long stressful day (or week), having a picnic with family members, or a quick jog or game of badminton with friends on the weekends. Let us bring you to some of Petaling Jaya‘s most popular recreational parks.
Update: A smoking ban has been implemented in Selangor public parks beginning June 1, 2017. Those caught flouting the law will face a maximum fine of RM10,000 or up to two years’ imprisonment. This includes smoking e-cigarettes.
Lembah Kiara Recreational Park (TTDI Hill)
Location: Jalan Abang Haji Open, Bukit Kiara; opposite Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Tun Dr. Ismail (2)
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While not strictly located in Petaling Jaya (the address is under Kuala Lumpur), its proximity to TTDI, Bandar Utama, and Kota Damansara make it a popular place for people to exercise and unwind with friends and family. Often known as TTDI Hill, the Lembah Kiara Recreational Park is home to a big lake with fish and tortoises, and the facilities include jogging tracks, exercise stations, children playground, and grassy picnic spots.
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There are 2 tracks: the first one about 1km, and not too steep, great for casual joggers and walkers; the other track consists of steep inclines and declines for over 2km, where mountain bikers and marathoners love to train. One of the special features of this park is the hanging canopy walk, which allows you a fun experience while admiring the abundant fauna and flora in the park. Look out for the monkeys while at the park; there are a lot of them, and they are not afraid of humans.
Central Park Bandar Utama
Location: Behind 1 Utama Shopping Centre (New Wing)
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Central Park at Bandar Utama is a favourite for dog-lovers, as it is a dog-friendly park with ample grassy space for owners to walk and play with their furry friends. There is a good track around the park for joggers and walkers, a pebbled reflexology track, gazebos for those who prefer to relax by the two small lakes, and a children’s playground to keep the kids entertained. Every 1st Sunday of the month, a farmer’s market is held at the park, a must-visit for lovers of fresh organic vegetables. On weekends, you will see lots of dog-owners bringing their pets along to have fun and mingle with other pet-lovers.
Kelana Jaya Park Lake
Location: Between Paradigm Mall and MBPJ football stadium; visible from LDP highway
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Situated right in the middle of a thriving community area, and right next to the busy Damansara-Puchong highway (LDP), Kelana Jaya Park Lake is one of the most prominent urban lakes in Selangor. The park consists of 4 lakes developed into a public park, which still function as a flood retention basin. Pollution and erotion has caused a decline in visitors to the in recent years, but measures have been taken by the authorities to clean up and rehabilitate the lake and park, and it remains a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts, nature lovers and joggers.
Tasik Taman Jaya (Taman Jaya Recreational Park)
Location: Next to Taman Jaya LRT station; opposite Amcorp Mall
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Strategically located just a stone’s throw away from the Taman Jaya LRT station, Tasik Taman Jaya is a tranquil lakeside park where local residents go for a walk, jog, or picnic. There is a good jogging track around the lake, and plenty of stone benches and grassy knolls where families can have picnics while admiring the view of the mini fountains that dot the lake. The park is the venue for the annual ‘orange throwing’ (抛柑) event on Chap Goh Mei during Chinese New Year.
Taman Aman Recreational Park
Location: Next to Taman Paramount LRT station
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Just a short walk away from the Taman Paramount LRT station is recreational park that has a small lake in the middle and a jogging path around its perimeter. Open to the public, its facilities include exercise equipment, a children’s playground, basketball court, badminton court, and a skate park. Although the maintenance of the park leaves something to be desired, you can still find people exercising and enjoying activities with their friends and family at the park in the evenings and on weekends.
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