Built in 1998, the KLCC park is a lush 50-acre urban public park located at Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur. Designed by the late Roberto Burle Marx, the world-renowned Brazilian landscape architect, the park was intended to provide greenery to its surrounding areas particularly the Petronas Twin Towers (the tallest twin towers in the world). At the base of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers is Suria KLCC, one of the best shopping malls in Malaysia. With its 1900 indigenous trees and 66 species of palms, the KLCC Park is a perfect place for evening stroll in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city. Its calm environment makes it a great place to clear the mind and a tonic to relief the stresses of modern living. Operated by KLCC properties, maintenance of the place is good and I always enjoy my evening walks during those beautiful hours between the end of the day and the beginning of night. One cannot deny the fact that there are many health benefits of walking as studies have confirmed that walking can help to reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes, memory impairment, and even some forms of cancers. Even older adults who are suffering from some kind of mobility deficit can benefit from a regular walking program as it helps to maintain their muscular efficiency.
The KLCC Park
Sometimes, when I am too tired to walk, I would just sit and look for some peace and tranquility while waiting for the sunset. Sunset is a time for reflection as it reminds me that the day is coming to an end and makes me think of how I should make good use of my time the next day. It is also the time when I ponder the meaning and purpose of my life and ask myself whether I have done enough. Why wait for the sunset in KLCC Park? Studies have confirmed that regular exposure to greenery can heal the mind, reduce the risk of psychological problems, lower the levels of stress hormones, and improve emotional health. This is what we call the healing power of nature.
Jogging Track and Footpath. The jogging track is covered with EPDM, ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber, a type of synthetic rubber for safety and comfort.
Park Shelter
A beautiful view from the jogging track and footpath
Beautiful Indigenous Trees
A beautiful view of KLCC Park
A place full of greenery
A small waterfall
The various species of palm trees
Nice Greenery View of this Urban Park
One of the KLCC Park's greatest attraction is the 10,000 sq ft man-made Lake Symphony with its two fascinating musical fountains displaying over 150 unique programmed animations in a magical performance of sound and water at the esplanade outside Suria KLCC. The fountain showtimes are at 8 pm, 9 pm, and 9.45 pm daily. There is a 43-meter elevated bridge cutting across this lake which provides an amazing view of the park and the Twin Towers. The various amenities in this park include a well-equipped 2-acre children's playground, wading pool, 1.3 km jogging track, shelters, benches, patterned footpaths, and sculptures. The park is opened from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. daily and admission is free. Since it is easily accessible via LRT, transport is never a problem and there is no need to worry about peak-hour traffic congestion.
The Children's Playground
Wading Pool
A view of the Petronas Twin Towers from the wading pool.
Whale and Dolphin Fountains
Lake Symphony
The elevated bridge cutting across the lake
Lake Symphony in KLCC Park with Fountains
Outside Suria KLCC
A view of the Petronas Twin Towers from Lake Symphony
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