Spice up Your Weekend, Enjoy a Picnic Day at These Parks in Jakarta!

Picnic Parks in Jakarta – Spending a lovely weekend with your loved ones can always be a great idea. With the many parks and gardens in the city, you can do something new like laying down a picnic mat, playing games, while enjoying some munchies! Good plan, right? 😉

Several parks in Jakarta allow you to prepare your picnic setups for a laid-back day or romantic date, letting yourself basking in the middle of the greenery the city has to offer. Even better, you can also watch the sunset when evening comes!

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5 Recommended Picnic Spots in Jakarta for a Day Out

Need some references for the best picnic parks in Jakarta? We’ve hand-picked the coziest ones for you, check them out below!

1. Hutan Kota GBK, Sensation of Urban-Style Picnic

This green area with an array of sports fields & a baseball stadium, restaurants, and picnic areas is popular amongst Jakartans. Even though the name implies forest, Hutan Kota GBK is not merely a forest in the middle of the city. You will find a stretch of airy grass patch on a large area that will bring you to the atmosphere in Central Park, New York.

Did you know that apparently, Hutan Kota GBK was established as a collaboration between the GBK management and the Plataran Hotel? It’s well-maintained and you can even find its restaurant there! Coupled with views of clear skies and skyscrapers, you’ll find a lot of people are having urban-style picnics around.

Don’t forget to prepare your own picnic setups, t-mates. You can bring a picnic mat and food or beverages. To make it more memorable, wear your best picnic outfit then take some photos! The facilities here include toilets, changing rooms, fish ponds, amphitheater, security posts, and even food and beverage stalls. Totally convenient!

2. Spathodea Park, Perfect Picnic Place with Great Facilities

Another recommended park in Jakarta for your picnic date is Spathodea Park, especially for those of you who live around South Jakarta. Having an area of ​​up to 1.5 hectares, Spathodea Park has complete facilities that will make your picnic even more comfortable.

This park is located not far from the Ragunan Wildlife Park, so, you can also stop by at Ragunan for recreation. The facilities at Spathodea Park include parking, an outdoor gym, a fish pond, a children’s play area, a small reservoir, and a sitting area.

With a wide expanse of grass, you can have a fun picnic in this park, t-mates. Don’t forget to bring all the equipment for your picnic, and take as many photos as you can!

3. Suropati Park, Filled with Shady Trees & Cool Air

Menteng, one of the most popular areas in Jakarta, boasts a green park called Suropati Park. Here, you can find lots of delicious snacks that can accompany your exciting picnic moments. Filled with shady trees, this park gives a cool and fresh ambiance during the day.

In addition, the existence of a fountain and also a pigeon cage makes this park suitable as a short family recreational destination. Usually, when night falls this park will be filled with youngsters to hang out, t-mates.

There is also a community and musicians who are busking to entertain the visitors. A picnic at Suropati Park will be really exciting, especially if you come with a partner or friends!

4. White Sand Beach, PIK 2. Picnic with the Sound of Waves Clapping Against the Rocks

You must be familiar with this one tourist spot, right? If you need a beach atmosphere in Jakarta, then head to White Sand Beach in Pantai Indah Kapuk area for your picnic time.

Aside from picnic, other activities that you can do while on White Sand Beach include playing sand, relaxing on the beach, or even visiting cafes around. Well, can you imagine how relaxing it is to enjoy a picnic on the edge of a soft white sandy beach? Coupled with the wide sea view and the cool breeze!

This area is also equipped with several supporting facilities, such as toilets, prayer rooms, parking areas, food courts, and live music. The beach at PIK 2 is open from 3 to 9 PM, so you can spend a fun afternoon on the weekend here while enjoying the sunset view!

5. Menteng Park, See the Unique Greenhouse 

Last but not least, we can’t just skip Menteng Park from the list. This garden has been really famous among people in Jakarta. Nestled in Central Jakarta, the strategic location eases you to reach some other popular places in the city such as Monas, Gambir Station, and shopping malls.

Usually, people visit Menteng Park to do outdoor sports, such as cycling, playing basketball, jogging, to skateboarding. However, there is one unique building that can be said to be an icon of this park. It’s the greenhouse — which is used as a place for painting exhibitions or other art performances.

There is also a children’s play area which makes this park very attractive and suitable to families for an afternoon walk. To top it all, you can find various street food with delicious menus that can satisfy your tastebuds. Could be one of the coolest picnic spots in Jakarta. 😉

Enjoy a Picnic Day with Your Loved Ones!

Let’s spice up your weekend by going for a picnic at the parks we’ve told you about above! Make it even more memorable by giving an extra effort such as preparing picnic setups, wearing picnic outfits of the day, and taking some photos for the feed.

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Don’t forget to comply with the health protocols wherever you go, t-mates.

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