{"id":3299,"date":"2011-10-27T07:35:44","date_gmt":"2011-10-27T00:35:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bangkokbeyond.com\/blog\/?p=3299"},"modified":"2014-05-02T09:13:06","modified_gmt":"2014-05-02T02:13:06","slug":"bangkok-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bangkokbeyond.com\/blog\/bangkok-parks","title":{"rendered":"Bangkok Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are several parks in Bangkok<\/strong> that are perfect for tourists who might want to spend some time in the open. More than that, these parks offer creative recreation as well as fitness centers. <\/em><\/p>\n

The following are some of the Bangkok parks that see many visitors each day.<\/p>\n

\"Lumphini<\/a>

Lumphini Park
<\/strong>Via Flicker By\u00a0Christopher Bearman<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Lumphini Park<\/h4>\n

Lumphini Park is often dubbed as \u201cthe central park\u201d<\/em>. Indeed, this park has become the center of most packed activities like concerts and marathons.<\/p>\n

It is one of the most accessible, oldest, biggest and well-known parks in Bangkok<\/strong>. Shrouded by good trees and breezed by large clean lakes, the park is perfect for relaxation and family activities. There are theaters, libraries, souvenir stalls and sports centers.<\/p>\n

Chatuchak Park<\/h4>\n

Chatuchak Park is a large park in the north of Bangkok<\/strong> where many young lovers stay. The Chatuchak Weekend Market is a few steps away. The Thai Literature and Herb garden attracts healthy appreciation and positive energy.<\/p>\n

A Youth Traffic Garden and Train Museum are also nice places to wander. You can row a boat in the pond or simply tempt the fishes.\u00a0 There are tennis courts and soccer fields which are open to anyone.<\/p>\n

Queen\u2019s Park<\/h4>\n
\"Queen's<\/a>

Queen’s Park
<\/strong>Via Flicker By\u00a0oukie woah<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

The Queen\u2019s Park in Benjasiri is favorable to sculptors. There are several Thai sculptures with various themes around the park.<\/p>\n

In the center lies the work of master sculptor Mesium Yipinsoy \u2013 a fountain where the water dances with multimedia effects. The Benjasiri Park was built in honor of the queen\u2019s 60th birthday. The park also features tennis court, basketball court, skating rink, swimming pool and sepak takraw\/volleyball court.<\/p>\n

King Rama IX Park<\/h4>\n

King Rama IX Park was built in 1987 for the 50th birthday anniversary of King Suan Luang. This Bangkok park<\/strong> has different zones. The first zone is \u201cThe Garden of the Great King\u201d<\/em> where yellow Ratchapreuk trees abound accenting the yellow color of the king.<\/p>\n

The next zone is a botanical garden. The next Romanee Garden presents the landscape of Thailand regions. Next is a protected water park and last is a zone for festivities and sports.<\/p>\n

Benjakitti<\/h4>\n
\"Benjakitti<\/a>

Benjakitti
<\/strong>Via Flicker By\u00a0s_suchit<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Benjakitti is one of the parks in Bangkok<\/strong> that overlooks the scenic skyline. It has jogging and cycling tracks around the whole park. It has a fountain in the center and a stage for occasions. There are fitness area, skateboarding ramps and paddle and row boats too.<\/p>\n

Are you going there? You can\u00a0hire a car and driver in Bangkok<\/a>\u00a0and go where ever you like for the ultimate in flexibility and comfort.<\/p>\n

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