Lumphini Park in กรุงเทพฯ is a sprawling urban oasis and the city’s first public park, offering a verdant retreat in the midst of กรุงเทพฯ’s bustling central business district. The park’s history is deeply tied to King Rama VI, who in 1925 donated the land, originally his royal property, for the public good. The park was named after Lumbini, the birthplace of the Buddha in Nepal, symbolising prosperity and peace. Initially planned as a fairground to promote Thai industry, the vision transformed into a space devoted to recreation and community, a modernising gesture that has since endured almost a century.
Today, Lumphini Park spans roughly 57 hectares, providing a lush green lung with a rich variety of flora and fauna. Visitors can stroll along the paved pathways or jog along trails that extend around the park’s central lake, where swan boats and small rowing boats can be rented to enjoy a gentle paddle on the water. The park is also a popular spot for birdwatching, with over thirty species found within its grounds, alongside the occasional sighting of the park’s famous monitor lizards. This blend of nature and cityscape offers a tranquillity rarely found so close to a metropolis.
Lumphini Park is more than just a green space; it is a hive of activities and community events. The park boasts outdoor gyms and sports fields where locals engage in football, frisbee, and other games, while aerobics and free fitness classes fill the air with music and energy especially in the evenings. There are playground areas for children, making it a family-friendly destination, and various spots perfect for picnicking or simply relaxing on a bench watching the world go by. Cultural music festivals also occur here, including performances by the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra, blending art and nature seamlessly.
Aside from recreational uses, the park hosts important civic and cultural landmarks such as the statue of King Rama VI at the main entrance, the Chinese-style clock tower dating back to the park’s early days, and community buildings supporting elderly citizens and youth activities. Over the decades, Lumphini Park has also been a stage for political gatherings and public events, reflecting its role as a shared space for the people of กรุงเทพฯ. It remains a vital urban refuge, a symbol of both heritage and everyday life in Thailand’s capital.
Lumphini park
กรุงเทพฯ
Thailand
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