✅ Updated on 14.01.2026
Location & How to Get There
💰 Entrance: free
Chatuchak Park is located in the Chatuchak district of Bangkok, near Mo Chit Bus Terminal and Krung Thep Aphivat Station. You can get here by public transport (metro, taxi, bus), as well as by car or motorbike — parking is not a problem.
By Metro
You can conveniently reach the park using either of the two metro lines:
- MRT (Blue Line) — Chatuchak Park station
- BTS (Green Line) — Mo Chit station
By Car or Motorbike
There are three free parking areas in the park for cars and motorbikes (first, second, third). If there are no available spots, you can park along the street leading to the parking area. Parking there is allowed from 09:00 to 16:00 and from 20:00 to 06:00.
By Bus
The bus stop is called Chatuchak Park. The following buses stop here:
3, 8, 26, 27, 29, 34, 39, 44, 52, 59, 63, 77, 90, 96, 104, 122, 134, 136, 138, 145, 182, 502, 503, 510, 517, 529, A1, Y30E.
Park Entrances
Chatuchak Park has 14 entrances. The southern entrance, which is closer to Chatuchak Weekend Market, is open only on Saturdays and Sundays from 08:00 to 18:00.
All park entrances are shown on the map below.
Opening Hours
Chatuchak Park is open every day from 04:30 to 22:00.
The park is busiest in the morning and closer to sunset, when it’s not as hot.
💡 Interesting fact: the land where Chatuchak Park is located previously belonged to the State Railway of Thailand. On December 5, 1975, the land was presented to King Rama IX in honor of his 48th birthday. Chatuchak Park was officially opened on December 4, 1980. The name “Chatuchak” comes from Sanskrit and means four cycles of life: birth, childhood, adulthood, and old age.
What Is Not Allowed in the Park
In Chatuchak Park, the following is prohibited:
- Walking pets (except certified guide dogs)
- Smoking
- Drinking alcohol
- Gambling
- Riding bicycles or scooters
👉 Interesting note: at 08:00 and 18:00, the Thai national anthem is played in the park. At this moment, all Thais stop and wait until the anthem ends.
Facilities
Chatuchak Park has free toilets, plenty of benches, and areas with tables and chairs for picnics.
At the same time, selling food and drinks inside the park is prohibited — a fine of 2,000 baht applies. It’s better to buy water and snacks in advance near the park entrances, close to the metro stations.
Things to Do in the Park
There are many options for active leisure in Chatuchak Park.
Running
A wide running track about 3 km long runs around the perimeter of the park. Running here is pleasant, especially early in the morning and closer to sunset, when it’s not as hot. This is when you’re most likely to see other runners.
Outdoor Gym
In the northern part of the park, near Entrance 14, there is an outdoor gym. It has barbells, dumbbells, and basic machines — locals work out here regularly.
- One session costs 20 baht
- Monthly pass costs 200 baht
To be honest, I don’t like this gym: it’s too cramped and the equipment quality isn’t great. A higher-quality gym is located in Lumphini Park.
Pull-Up Bars and Parallel Bars
There is also a workout area in the park with pull-up bars and parallel bars.
Group Aerobics
On weekends at 6:00 PM, Chatuchak Park hosts free group aerobics classes. A trainer stands on a small platform and demonstrates movements to music, while everyone else follows along. It’s a great way to ease into exercise if you haven’t been active before.
Feed the Squirrels
Many squirrels of different colors and sizes live in Chatuchak Park. You can see them on trees, poles, grass, and even on the pavement. Feeding squirrels is allowed — they like peanuts.
I recommend feeding them from a bag or any container so they don’t touch your hands. Squirrels have small claws and can easily scratch you.
❗️ Do not feed birds. Park staff monitor this closely.
Watch Monitor Lizards
There are several ponds in the park where Asian water monitor lizards live. Sometimes they come out onto land, which makes them easy to observe. There’s no need to be afraid of them: as soon as you start getting closer, they usually go back into the water.
Have a Photo Session
Chatuchak Park has many great photo spots: bridges, ponds, and green alleys. The most popular location is the windmill in the flower field.
✅ Life hack: a beautiful view of the park opens from the 10th floor of BTS Visionary Park. There is a coworking space and restaurants there, where you can have dinner with a view of Chatuchak Park.
Feed the Fish
There are fish in the ponds and canals. To feed them, you can buy fish food for 10 baht at the park entrance. It’s better to come early — the food sells out quickly.
Relax by the Water
Chatuchak Park is well equipped with benches along the ponds and canals. You can sit quietly, relax, and take a break from the city noise.
Children’s Playground
In the southern part of Chatuchak Park, there is a children’s playground with swings and slides. It is located slightly away from the main park area, so children don’t disturb adults, and adults don’t disturb children.
Explore Nearby Parks
Chatuchak Park is almost connected to Queen Sirikit Park and Rot Fai Park. Together, they form the largest park complex in Bangkok.
✔️ In one visit, you can explore several parks at once, so it’s easy to plan a full day here.
