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Gurney Bay
Gurney Bay, formerly known as Gurney Wharf, is a seafront park within George Town, Penang, George Town in the States and federal territories of Malaysia, Malaysian state of Penang. Intended as a "''new iconic waterfront destination for Penang''", the first phase of this public space off Gurney Drive, George Town, Gurney Drive was opened to public in 2024. Upon the expected completion of Gurney Bay by 2025, the park will comprise four distinct recreational zones - a beach, a coastal grove, a water garden and a lifestyle area. History Originally, plans to reclaim land off Gurney Drive, George Town, Gurney Drive were intended to provide more land for residential development, particularly the Seri Tanjung Pinang project off nearby Tanjung Tokong, which was carried out by Tanjung Pinang Development Sdn Bhd. The Government of Penang, Penang state government later proposed turning 24.28 hectares of the reclaimed land into a seafront public park. Accordingly, the parent firm of Tanj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Urban Park
An urban park or metropolitan park, also known as a municipal park (North America) or a public park, public open space, or municipal gardens ( UK), is a park in cities and other incorporated places that offer recreation and green space to residents of, and visitors to, the municipality. The design, operation, and maintenance is usually done by government agencies, typically on the local level, but may occasionally be contracted out to a park conservancy, "friends of" group, or private sector company. Common features of municipal parks include playgrounds, gardens, hiking, running and fitness trails or paths, bridle paths, sports fields and courts, public restrooms, boat ramps, and/or picnic facilities, depending on the budget and natural features available. Park advocates claim that having parks near urban residents, including within a 10-minute walk, provide multiple benefits. History A park is an area of open space provided for recreational use, usually owned and maintain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
