The KLCC Park (

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: ''Taman KLCC'') is an

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Kuala Lumpur City Centre Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) is a multipurpose development area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. KLCC refers to the area within and surrounding the KLCC Park but the term has also been widely used by buildings nearby to the vicinity. Designed to ...

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. The park has been designed to provide greenery to

Petronas Twin Towers The Petronas Towers, also known as the Petronas Twin Towers or KLCC Twin Towers, ( Malay: ''Menara Berkembar Petronas'') are 88-storey supertall skyscrapers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, standing at . From 1998 to 2003, they were officially desig ...

and the areas surrounding it.

Design

The park was designed by

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. It is said that it was the last work undertaken by the

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ian architect. When the park was designed, the aim was to "leave the world a little more sensitive and a little more educated to the importance of nature". The park was designed to showcase a heritage of tropical greenery by integrating man's creation with nature. The park itself contrasts as a calm environment in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city. The park features many combinations of man-made design such as cements, water features and also natural features such as trees, shrubs, stones and wood. Elements of shape and topography were created to give an illusion of space. The combination of trees, shrubs and sculptures were arranged to provide color and form to the park. Conservation and bio-diversity was a major influence in the creation of the park. 23 of the mature and rarer specimens were saved from the old

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and transplanted into the park grounds. 1900 indigenous trees and 66 species of palms were planted in the park to promote bio-diversity. The trees were deliberately selected to attract local and migratory birds. A man made lake was built in the middle of the park with a 18 meter high water fountain, directly in front of

Suria KLCC Suria KLCC is a 6-story shopping mall located at the foot of the Petronas Twin Towers. Suria KLCC is a premier shopping destination with over 300 flagship stores. The shopping mall is situated in Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysi ...

mall and

towards the middle of the park. A 4.3 meter elevated bridge that cut across the lake provides a vantage view of the park and the twin towers.

Park Features

Lake Symphony

Lake Symphony is a 10,000 square meter man made lake with water fountains. The main fountain can shoot water up to a height of 280 metres. At night, there are lights, musics and fountains daily.

Jogging Track and Footpath

A 1.3 km. long jogging track is covered with EPDM, a special rubberised material for comfort and safety. Rest areas are provided along interconnecting footpaths and numbered on the local map.

Ornamental Water Features

Various waterfalls, fountains, cascade and reflecting pools are scattered around the park.

Children Playground

A children's playground with a public pool is located on the west side of the park.

Mosque

KLCC Park features the

As Syakirin Mosque The As Syakirin Mosque ( ms, Masjid As Syakirin), also known as KLCC Mosque, is a mosque located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The mosque is situated near the Suria KLCC shopping centre and the Petronas Twin Towers, th ...

Gallery

Image:2016 Kuala Lumpur, Park KLCC, Fontanna na jeziorze Symphony (03).jpg, Water fountain on Symphony Lake Image:KLCC park fountain night.jpg, The water feature at night File:KLCC Park (southeast), Kuala Lumpur.jpg, View of the south east section of the park File:KLCCpark WadingPool.JPG, Children Pool File:Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (northeastern exterior), Kuala Lumpur.jpg, Portions of the park facing the

Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre The Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre ( ms, Pusat Konvensyen Kuala Lumpur), also known as the KL Convention Centre, is a convention and exhibition centre located in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) development in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The c ...

File:Petronas Twin Towera from KLCC Park.jpg, Petronas Twin Towers as seen from KLCC Park.

Incidents of Crime

Three women were attacked during a mugging incident on the night of 30 June 2014.

References

{{KLCC Vicinity Parks in Kuala Lumpur