Bangkok Parks

Parks

Benjasiri Park

Built in 1992 to commemorate the 60 th birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirkit features some contemporary sculpture, landscaped gardens,skating rink and swimming pool. Located on Sukhumvit Road near Soi 24 and open daily from 5am to 8pm.

Chatuchak Park
A popular park at the weekends and has the Hall of Railway Heritage in its grounds. It is next to the Chatuchak weekend market. Nearby is the Queen Sirikit Park with it's lotus ponds.

Lumphini Park
This is a pleasant park, very popular with Thais, especially in the early mornings and at the weekend, situated on Rama IV Road and near Chulalongkorn University. It is named after the birthplace of Buddha, on the border of India and Nepal. The park contains a lake and wooded areas and, at the entrance on Rama IV, a statue of King Rama VI . There are food stalls within the park, and even fresh snake blood available, if you happen to fancy it!
Buses 4, 13, 14, 15, 17, 22, 45, 46, 47, 50, 62, 67, 74, 76, 77, 106, 109, 115, 116, 119, 141 and 149, and air-conditioned 2, 4, 5 and 7, or Sky Train to Ratchadamri (S1) or Sala Daeng (S2).

Rama 1X Suan Luang Park
Built to celebrate the Golden Anniversary of His Majesty the King in 1987 covers an extensive 200 acres. Admission is free and is opoen every day from 6am – 8pm. Located at Sukhumvit 103 Road, Nong Born, and Prawes District.

Princess Mother’s Memorial Park
This park was built to preserve the where the childhood home of the H.R.H The Princess Mother. There are a collection of buildings and a public park and is free to enter between 6 and 6 and museum from 9 – 4 every day. Located at Somdet Chao Phraya 3 Soi Khlong San District.

Phuttamonton Park
A main attraction is the 16 metre high walking Buddha statue. A large park with plenty of space, lakes, bamboo and other reminders of the Buddha. Utthayan Road, Pin Klao Nakhon Chai Si Highway.

Saranrom Park
Opened in 1960 the park has a number of monuments including a memorial to Queen Sunantha Kumareerat. Located near the old cannon museum, Sanam Luang.