While Jakarta is often considered a concrete jungle by many, the city offers bags of choice when it comes to green space. Many of the city’s parks include designs from its Dutch colonial period, with architecture, structures and various landmarks calling back to the Dutch era. In addition to wide open spaces, many of Jakarta’s parks are located in and centered around various historical monuments and attractions, meaning visitors can enjoy not only outdoor space but a cultural experience, too!
Taman Suropati
Also referred to as Suropati Park, it is in the center of Menteng in Jakarta. An iconic place to meet, it was originally designed in 1920 by a local Dutch architect. The park is considered a symbol of peace and friendship, with various monuments by artists from the six ASEAN countries of 1984 located within it. Active locals weave between succulent-green trees and neon-blue fountains – no wonder it is a firm favorite active locals. During select weekends and festival periods, the park hums with food stalls and musical performances which can be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike.
Address: Jl. Taman Suropati No.5, RT.5/RW.5, Menteng, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10310, Indonesia
Phone: +62 857 6970518
Operating Hours:
– Open 24 hours daily
Admission Cost:
– FREE
Website (not official)
Menteng Park
Located in central Jakarta, Menteng Park was built in 2006 in the grounds formerly occupied by the Menteng Stadium. Considered one of the most popular parks in Jakarta, it includes an area of 30 hectares. More than 30 unique plant species are located within the park, as are various facilities: a children’s playground, basketball courts, jogging tracks, and a greenhouse. Portions of the park even offer complimentary Wi-fi for visitors. Weekends and special events are crammed with food stalls, musical performances and other cultural specialties that should not be missed.
Address: Jl. HOS. Cokroaminoto, RT.3/RW.5, Menteng, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10310, Indonesia
Phone: N/A
Operating Hours:
– Open 24 hours daily
Admission Cost:
– FREE
Website: N/A
Taman Menteng – The rain had just stopped in the city park.
National Monument Park
Located in the area surrounding the National Monument, the park is the location of the 132-meter-high obelisk referred to as “Monas”. Open daily, visitors to the park can enjoy not only the National Monument but a variety of outdoor exhibits that play homage to milestones in Indonesia’s history. The outer yard of the park includes various relief carvings, including those which tell the story of Indonesia’s colonization to present day. The park also contains the National History Museum as well as the Hall of Independence, located in the goblet of the Monas obelisk.
Address: 5, Jl. Medan Merdeka Utara No.2, RT.5/RW.2, Gambir, Kecamatan Gambir, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
Phone: N/A
Operating Hours:
– Monday: Closed
– Tuesday – Friday: 8:00am – 4:00pm; 7:00pm – 10:00pm
– Saturday – Sunday: 8:00am – 4:00pm, 7:00pm – 12:00am
Admission Cost:
– FREE (park)
Website
