Permaisuri Lake Gardens ( ms, Taman Tasik Permaisuri) is an
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 resi ...
in
Bandar Sri Permaisuri
Sri Permaisuri is a township in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is located near Bandar Tun Razak and Salak South. It was opened for residential housing in 2000. The major types of housing there are apartments and condominiums.
History
Ban ...
, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Description
The gardens feature a large central
lake
A lake is an area filled with water, localized in a basin, surrounded by land, and distinct from any river or other outlet that serves to feed or drain the lake. Lakes lie on land and are not part of the ocean, although, like the much large ...
that was a byproduct of
tin mining activities under
British Rule. Later on, the area was cleaned up and developed into a park. Permaisuri Lake Gardens has an area of 49.4 hectares or 122 acres. It was officially opened by D.Y.M.M Sultanah Zanariah, D.K Raja Permaisuri Agong the 8th on April 2, 1989. This 49.4-hectare lake park was developed in 1984 and is located between Jalan Budiman and Jalan Tenteram, Cheras which is about 15 km from the city centre. It consists of a 14-acre lake with four small islands in it. The surrounding area is planted with low trees and shrubs that not only beautify this garden but also serve as a place to shelter from the scorching sun. Its location close to Kuala Lumpur Swimming Complex,
Kuala Lumpur Football Association Stadium, DBKL Sports Complex, International Youth Center, DBKL Equestrian Unit,
Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM
Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM or HCTM, formerly known as ''Hospital Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia'' (HUKM), is one of the five university hospitals in Malaysia. It is located in Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur and is administered by Unive ...
and Bandar Tun Razak Mosque has made it a popular focal point for visitors from inside and outside the city. The main attraction in this park is Laman Iskandar Puteri which is located on a corner of 2 hectares. It is characterized by the Traditional Malay Royal Garden, planted with flowers and equipped with rhythmic water fountains, betel nut-shaped water fountains and an outdoor gym. The park is open from 6.00 am to 8.00 pm every day.
Architecture
The park spreads across an area of with a of lake. The lake garden has facilities such as a jogging track, cycling track, garden etc.
Transport
The lake garden is accessible via GO KL City Bus Grey Line or MRT Feeder Bus T401, T402 from both
Salak Selatan LRT station
Salak Selatan LRT station is a Malaysian low-rise rapid transit station situated near and named after the Kuala Lumpur township of Salak South. The station is part of the Sri Petaling Line (formerly known as STAR).
The station was opened on Jul ...
(1.7km distance) and
Taman Midah MRT station (2.4km distance) .
See also
*
List of tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur
This is the list of tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Community
* Brickfields
* Petaling Street
Convention centres
* Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre
* Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC)
* MATRADE E ...
*
Mining in Malaysia
References
External links
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Permaisuri ParkLake gardens activities pricing and other information
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Gardens in Malaysia
Parks in Kuala Lumpur
Lakes of Malaysia