✅ Updated on 24.06.2026
Quick Facts
- Entry to all parks is free (except Suan Luang Rama IX Park, which charges 10 baht).
- Every park has free parking and public restrooms.
- Most parks were created to honor the birthdays of Thai kings.
- The busiest times are early morning and around sunset, when the heat eases.
- You’ll find drinks and snacks for sale in every park — prices are similar to budget cafes.
- Want to see monitor lizards? Head to Lumphini Park.
- Lumphini and Chatuchak parks have free outdoor gyms.
- Many parks offer bike rentals for 40–50 baht, perfect for cycling around.
Lumphini Park
Location: Google Maps
Opening Hours: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Lumphini is Bangkok’s most famous park. In the mornings and evenings, it is filled with yogis, joggers, and anyone looking to enjoy some fresh air.
💪 The park features workout areas with pull-up bars and parallel bars, plus a free open-air gym.
🛶 From 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, you can paddle around the lake in free pedal boats and kayaks — a rare and refreshing activity in the heart of a bustling city. Just note there’s a break from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM when boats aren’t available.
🦎 Want to see wild monitor lizards? This is the place. They roam freely near the water. Huge but harmless — definitely a cool sight to catch.
🎾 The park also hosts the Lumphini Sports Complex, which includes tennis and volleyball courts, an air-conditioned indoor gym, and a 25-meter swimming pool. Access requires a membership (300 baht per year).
Benchakitti Park
Location: Google Maps
Opening Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Benchakitti (or “Benjakitti” in Thai) is one of my favorite parks in Bangkok. It’s modern, spacious, and perfect for walking, jogging, or relaxing in the shade of the trees.
The park is divided into three main zones:
- Lakeside Zone — A large central lake surrounded by a track for jogging or walking. You can also rent pedal boats or kayaks. Nearby, there’s a workout area with pull-up bars and parallel bars.
- Forest Zone — A lush area with wetlands, small islands, and walking paths. A peaceful place to enjoy nature, bird sounds, and flowing water.
- Skywalk — An elevated walkway above the forest zone, beautifully lit after sunset. A popular spot for photos and evening strolls.
The park also has a sports complex of the same name, featuring futsal, basketball, badminton, and pickleball courts. There are about 30 tables for table tennis. Like Lumphini, it uses a membership system, and some activities require extra fees.
🚶 Planning a longer walk? There’s a pedestrian skybridge that connects Lumphini and Benjakitti parks — here’s the map link. It’s a great way to combine both parks into one scenic route.
Chatuchak Park
Location: Google Maps
Opening Hours: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Chatuchak Park (pronounced “Jatujak” in Thai) is one of the greenest and coziest spots in Bangkok. What makes it even better is that it’s connected to two neighboring parks — Queen Sirikit Park and Wachira Benchathat Park. Together, they form the largest green zone in the city.
What I especially love about Chatuchak is how beautifully it’s built around water. There are ponds and canals where people picnic, relax under the trees, and enjoy the shade. Dozens of charming bridges cross the waterways, making walks both easy and scenic.
🐿️ While strolling the paths, you might spot squirrels, monitor lizards, and even feed the massive catfish swimming in the canals.
💪 Fitness lovers will find an outdoor gym here. A monthly pass costs around 200 baht, or you can drop in for just 20 baht. The park is popular with joggers, especially in the early morning and evening.
🚇 Getting here is easy — both the BTS and MRT lines stop nearby. Plus, the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market is just steps away, perfect for shopping clothes, souvenirs, and tasty Thai snacks.
Queen Sirikit Park
Location: Google Maps
Opening Hours: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Queen Sirikit Park is a peaceful botanical oasis in the heart of Bangkok — ideal for leisurely walks, relaxing in the shade, or taking a quiet break between markets and sightseeing. I’d call it the coziest park in the Chatuchak area.
The park features lotus ponds, blooming water lilies, well-kept paths, vibrant flower beds, and charming little bridges that invite you to wander from bank to bank. You might spot geese, squirrels, or monitor lizards along the way.
Benches line the pond areas, making it easy to picnic, read, listen to a podcast, or simply unwind under the trees. One highlight is the observation tower — it offers a scenic view of the lush greenery and ponds, and it’s often completely quiet up there.
Queen Sirikit Park is part of the green cluster near Chatuchak. You can explore it in about 1–2 hours, then continue your walk into Wachira Benchathat Park or Chatuchak Park.
Wachirabenchathat Park (Rod Fai Park)
Location: Google Maps
Opening Hours: 4:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Wachirabenchathat Park — also known as Rod Fai Park — is the largest of the three parks in the Chatuchak area. Once a golf course, it’s now a lush green haven with ponds, old trees, and wide open lawns.
🚴 The park’s standout feature is its dedicated bike lane, which runs through the entire park and stays separate from walking paths. You can rent a bike for 40 baht (3 hours) right at the entrance — just leave an ID as a deposit.
🚣 From 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, you can paddle around the pond in a free pedal boat or kayak — a perfect way to wind down after a walk or jog.
🏀 Sports lovers will find basketball and tennis courts, all part of the park’s sports complex.
🌼 The park is also full of flowers, including seasonal sunflower fields and beautifully maintained gardens.
🦎 Wildlife is abundant here — squirrels, monitor lizards, birds, fish, and turtles all share this peaceful green space.
It’s a fantastic spot for picnics, with plenty of benches and shaded areas. Despite its size, the park feels quiet and relaxing — especially on weekdays.
Teochew Cemetery Park
Location: Google Maps
Opening Hours: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Once a sprawling Chinese cemetery with thousands of graves (established in 1899), this site was partially transformed in 1996 into a peaceful urban park. Today, it serves both as a place of remembrance and a quiet space for walking and working out.
There’s a covered gym and a Muay Thai training area on site. A monthly pass costs just 150 baht, and a single visit is 20 baht. Imagine lifting weights beside old tombstones — it might sound unusual, but locals don’t mind. You’ll often see people playing Chinese chess at tables set right next to the graves.
Another unique feature is the barefoot reflexology path made of small sharp stones. Take off your shoes and walk across — it’s a more intense version of those “nail bed” experiences you hear about in Bali. 😄
📌 Interesting fact: the park continues to grow, but graves are only removed with family permission. If relatives can’t be reached, the tombstones stay. That’s why some graves sit just a few feet from the walking paths.
Suan Luang Rama IX Park
Location: Google Maps
Opening Hours: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Entrance Fee: 10 baht
Suan Luang Rama IX Park was opened in 1987 to celebrate King Rama IX’s 60th birthday. Spanning over 80 hectares, it’s a vast botanical garden filled with themed zones, walking paths, and peaceful ponds.
🛶 At its center lies a large lake where you can rent a pedal boat for 60 baht (40 minutes). Around the lake are pavilions, benches, and grassy lawns — perfect for picnics or relaxing under the trees.
🌿 The park is divided into beautifully designed zones: English, Japanese, and Chinese gardens, orchid and fern greenhouses, a geodesic dome, plant exhibitions, and a central pavilion dedicated to King Rama IX.
🚶 It’s a great place for both walking and jogging — the circular track is about 5.8 km long. Along the way, you might spot squirrels, monitor lizards, turtles, and a wide variety of birds, especially active in the morning. There are also several playgrounds and large open areas for kids.
🧘♀️ Beyond strolls and jogs, the park hosts group yoga and Thai aerobics sessions. You’ll also find outdoor fitness equipment and tennis courts on site.
Nong Bon Lake Park
Location: Google Maps
Opening Hours: 5:00 AM – 6:30 PM
Nong Bon is my favorite park in Bangkok for water-based activities. It features a huge lake surrounded by greenery, a winding bike path along the shore, and a peaceful vibe that makes you forget you’re still in the city.
🚴♂️ There’s a 4 km cycling loop around the lake. You can rent a bike for 50 baht (2 hours) at the entrance. If you’re a member of the park’s sports club, free bike rentals are available inside.
🌊 The main reason to visit? Water sports. It’s the only park in Bangkok where you can paddleboard, sail, or windsurf — all for free with a club membership (300 baht per year).
💪 The park also has an open-air gym and two table tennis tables, both accessible to members. For those who just want to stroll, there are shady walking paths and wooden bridges across the park. Near one bridge, people often feed massive catfish that swim right up to the edge.
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park
Location: Google Maps
Opening Hours: 5:00 AM – 7:00 PM
This lush botanical garden is located on Bang Kachao Island — often called the “green lung” of Bangkok. Surrounded by canals, palm trees, and tropical greenery, it’s most commonly reached by ferry.
🚲 The best way to explore the park is by bike. Rentals are available right at the pier (100 baht per day) or near the park entrance (from 40 baht). The cycling paths are flat and scenic, taking you past ponds, wetlands, observation platforms, and botanical zones. If you venture off-route, you’ll find yourself on narrow concrete paths through palm plantations. It’s incredibly beautiful — just ride carefully, or you might end up in a canal full of green water.
🍦 The cherry on top? A cozy cafe near the exit serving coconut ice cream and Thai desserts at very friendly prices.
🚤 How to get there: Take a taxi to Wat Khlong Toei Nok Pier and hop on the ferry — round-trip fare is 40 baht. On the other side, you’ll find bike rentals right by the pier (location here), or walk a little further to the park entrance (location here) for cheaper rentals at 40 baht.
Other Notable Parks in Bangkok
- Rama IX 60th Anniversary Park – A peaceful park on the Chao Phraya River, known for its beautiful sunset views.
- Rommaninat Park – A compact green space built on the site of a former prison.
- Saranrom Park – A shady, tranquil park near the Grand Palace, home to monitor lizards and squirrels.
- Santiphap Park – A green oasis near Victory Monument, with walking paths, small ponds, fitness equipment, and even a mini outdoor library.
- Benchasiri Park – A cozy green spot next to BTS Phrom Phong station, featuring a fountain, jogging track, playgrounds, skate park, and shady picnic lawns.
- Nawamin Phirom Park – A spacious local favorite with a 2 km shady running loop and a large lake, great for jogs and walks.
- Seri Thai Park – A quiet park with a 2 km loop track, a scenic lake, outdoor gym, and a relaxed atmosphere perfect for strolls and photo sessions.
All Bangkok Parks on the Map
You can open this map in your Google Maps app or share it with friends using the link below:
It includes all the parks mentioned in this guide — perfect for planning your next green escape in the city.
