KL oldest Lake Garden- Jalan Parlimen

Jalan Parlimen not only important to the nation as here is The Parliament House located . It is also where a lake garden and a few parks located.

This is the answer to The Hyde Park of London. Yes... Kuala Lumpur have a few lake gardens , but this is the oldest! The different from Hyde Park is that this place is where a meseum, burd park, deer park, hibiskus garden and butterflies park located in one place.

Lake Garden is located just about 1 km from city centre. You can either walk or drive to this place.

You should walk or drive toward Dataran Merdeka (Merdeka Square) and pass by the Bank Negara (Central Bank) and go straight toward The Parliament House.

The Lake Garden is on your left side if you are driving from Kuala Lumpur centre.

I would recommend you to come as early as 0700 hrs (weekend) if you are intending to jog here. As the parking space is quite limited as the facts that are lots of visitor to the park.

Lake Garden… the Hyde Park of Kuala Lumpur and the history…

This place known to the local as Lake Garden for many years and it was the first public park developed in this city.

It has become one of the Kuala Lumpur landmarks and you should include in your itinerary for sightseeing in Kuala Lumpur



The area covers 70 hectares and was developed since 1888 by A.R.Venning.

Situated in the valley of the Bras-Bras River, it is a beautiful area of greenery and undulating land that was demarcated until 1947 as a residential area for senior British officers of the colonial era.

Part of the river was dammed to create Sydney Lake.

The park was officially opened by the late Tun Abd Razak, the second Prime Minister on 1st May 1975. The park is located 1 km from the city centre.

A green lung strategically located near the city centre. It is surrounded by interesting buildings such as Parliament House, The National Monument all within walking distance.


Over the year, the park has expanded to an area of 92 hectares.

Is Lake Garden suitable for recreation activity?

Yes! The city folks use this park as jogging, Tai Chi practice and boating activity. This park provide washroom and shower facilities. This is very convenience to the jogger.

My daughter enjoys the shuttle service ride the most. It is a coach which pulled by vehicle similar the type which used to pull the aircraft.

As for us, we love to stroll in the park and enjoy the view of twin building, The Le Meridien and Hilton Hotel. I found the place is so relaxing despite the fact that this park is located in the middle of the metropolitan Kuala Lumpur.

You may need 2- 3 days to really visit this place. This is because apart from the Lake Garden, there are Butterfly Park, Bird Park, Mouse deer Park, and Orchid & Hibiscus Garden.

Besides these theme parks, you may want to visit Tun Razak Memorial Centre, Police Museum, Islamic Museum and National Mosque which are all located in this area.

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