Lumphini Park
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Label : Great For Family Outing
Tags : Garden & Park
Timings : 5:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Entry Fee : No entry fee
Lumphini Park, Bangkok Overview
Named after the birthplace of Lord Buddha in Nepal, Lumpini Park was the first public park in Bangkok. It is a multi-functional park with an artificial lake for boating, jogging, walking and cycling paths, a sports center, a library, and Elder Citizens Club. A statue of Rama VI is also built inside the park.
Over the years, the park has become a centre of various leisure activities, from jogging to light workouts and many other recreational activities such as aerobics, rowing, paddleboats, and other gym activities. Be aware of crocodiles living in the ponds; other tree mollusks call this place their home. The best time to enjoy the park and its activities are during the bright early morning or at dusk. Avoid hand feeding to the animals as instructed by the park authorities. The original aim was to exhibit Thai crafts and flowers. Today, the place is home to many flora and fauna species attracting locals and tourists to relax and rejuvenate. Lumpini Park is the perfect place to connect with nature, away from the crowded Bangkok streets of Bangkok.
Must Know Before You Visit Lumphini Park
Must Know :
- Cycling is allowed only between 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- Smoking is banned inside the park
- Dogs are not allowed
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Lumpini Park Attractions
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Lumpini Park Library
And just when we thought that this is all a park can have, it surprises us with its own library! Lumpini Park Library, which is open for 12 hours a day, is a storehouse of books and information about Bangkok. There are a bunch of video presentations also. It is Bangkok’s first public library.
Activities and Areas of the Park
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- Smiling Sun Ground: The Smiling Sun Ground is a haven for children and disabled people. There are a lot of swings and rides for kids and easy to access resources, like exclusive parking lots, for the disabled.
- Bangkok Elder Citizens Club: Then comes Bangkok Elder Citizens Club, which provides an opportunity for old age group members to communicate, exercise and involve themselves in healthy activities, such as dancing.
- The Home of Hope: Home of Hope is another gem of Lumpini Park, where homeless children are educated and given refuge.
- Lumpini Youth Centre: Lumpini Youth Center is another interesting thing, where the members can indulge themselves in different kinds of sports and activities. Soccer, dancing, swimming etc. are some of the events provided by this youth centre.
Floral and Fauna
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While you are calmly sitting on the ground and listening to songs, it is always possible that a resident of the park might greet you. By "resident", we mean crocodiles which live in pond and tree molluscs. The jolly squirrels can be easily spotted playing on the branches of the trees. And since it is full of greenery and tall trees, as many as 30 different species of birds can be found here. They chirp on the branches of the trees and sound melodious to ears.
Bird Watching
Every year, a bird-watching instruction takes place, where one can learn about these little creatures.
Crepe Myrtle
Among trees and flowers, a ubiquitous sight is Crepe Myrtle, which is a small flower-bearing tree.
Other Highlights
The golden rain tree and bougainvillaea flowers are also pretty common and add flowery scent to the air.
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