How to Spend a Perfect Weekend Around Jakarta? Stroll Around These Parks!

“A Sunday well spent brings a week of content” ~ Proverb.

Maybe you’ve heard of this popular saying before. Weekend is a perfect time to relax and refresh your mind. If you live around Jakarta, you must be bored of doing the same activities every weekend.

That’s why, trying something new can help you to recharge over the weekend before going back to your daily routine on Monday. There are several parks around Jakarta that are worth visiting. We’ve handpicked 9 of the best parks for you below, t-mates!

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Spend Your Weekend at One of These 9 Best Parks!

Experience new things this weekend! We’ve summarized the list of 8 parks that can make your weekend be filled with joy!

1. Have a Fun Weekend at Kalijodo Park

Maybe we all know that Jakarta is often called the world city with a busy life. But, on the other side, Jakarta actually offers several comfy parks to enjoy family recreation and relaxation. One of them is Kalijodo Park.

Before being revitalized, Kalijodo Park was known as a nightlife area. However, everything has changed now. Since the area was cleared out in February 2016, it has transformed to become a child-friendly integrated public space.

Kalijodo park has a jogging track, a bike lane, and an international standard skate park that was made in collaboration with Indonesia’s top street artists. To facilitate the people who come to the park, the park is also equipped with a musholla (prayer room), an outdoor gym and a restroom.

Coming to this park on the weekend can be an alternative for those of you who want to take a break from your daily routines and gather with your family.

2. Bird Watching & Canoeing at Mangrove Forest PIK

In the middle of the bustling city of Jakarta, there is a quiet place where you can spend time with your family. The place is called the Mangrove Forest in Pantai Indah Kapuk. If you are bored going to the shopping malls on the weekend, visiting this park can be a great alternative. Some activities that you can do there are bird watching, canoeing and taking some pictures.

The park also provides the opportunity for people to do mangrove planting. Mangrove areas are functioned to protect against abrasion and bad environmental impact. If you want to stay there for one or two days, they also provide various accommodations in the form of permanent cottage tents.

3. Suropati Park with Shady Trees & Fresh Air

Going to the park is also an opportunity to meet new people. Suropati Park is one of the best parks in Jakarta where you can socialize with other people. Who knows that you’ll meet new friends, right? 

At Suropati Park, you can enjoy the fresh atmosphere by doing some exercises in the morning. There are varieties of plants and statues that make the park looks beautiful. Suropati Park is surrounded by jogging tracks and shady trees. There are also fountains and statues of Pangeran Diponegoro. Basically, it is a nice park for family gatherings!

4. Calm Your Mind at Cattleya Park

Shady trees and green grasses are some of the main features of Cattleya Park. The name of the park derives from a flower, a species of Jasmine, which is Cattleya. The 3 hectares park has a man-made lake.

Many young people come to the parks to run, jog, or walk in the morning or in the evening. Coming to Cattleya Park is a great way to spend your weekend.

5. Relax and Enjoy Scenery at Waduk Pluit Park

In the past, the area was a slum built on a dam. But now, it has become a great place that you can visit with your family. 

With shady trees, landscape reservoirs, as well as green grasses make this park more favorable. There are also other sports facilities such as a jogging track, an outdoor gym and a playground. 

So, spend your weekend at Waduk Pluit Park and take some pictures there. You can also explore & try various street food around the area, to fill your tummy after doing some tiring activities.

6. Scientia Square Park is a Park Where You Can Do Many Outdoor Activities

Want to look for a great park to spend with your significant other or your friends around Jakarta? Head to Tangerang, located on the western border of Jakarta. Here, you can find Scientia Square Park, a 7,500 square meter open space that boasts a lot of activities! 

Imagine that you can interact with cute rabbits and feed them! Moreover, you can also get closer to animals, feed fish, ride horse or see the butterfly farm! Occasionally, there are other activities held at the park such as skating, exercising, jogging, and many other things. Wow, are you interested to visit this park, t-mates?

7. Menteng Park, Visit the Glass Houses!

This open space is unique because you can find two glass houses there. The glass houses are used to showcase famous paintings from Indonesian artists. Sometimes, there are also photography festivals that show unique photos from popular Indonesian photographers.

Besides the glass houses, Menteng Park also has a recreational space for kids. Children can play with the swings or slides there. Uwow, it’s a good thing! You can also take the children here. They’ll definitely loveee to spend their time doing fun activities.

Feel tired after walking around this park? And, suddenly you feel hungry? You don’t have to worry! Because, Menteng Park is also known as a culinary centre. Yey! It’s a park that actually offers complete facilities for the visitors, isn’t it?

8. Situ Lembang Park, Menteng for Your Short Getaway

Not far from Menteng Park, there is Situ Lembang Park. It is an oasis in the heart of the capital city. You can do some activities there such as jogging, fishing, seeing a flock of ducks or just sitting down with your friends.

At this park, you can also buy some local food such as fried rice, satay, juice, or toast and so on. So, don’t forget to add Menteng Park to the list of best parks around Jakarta that you must visit on the weekend!

9. Hutan Kota, Perfect Picnic Place in the Middle of Capital’s Skyscrapers

Hutan Kota is a city gem in the center of Jakarta that offers a tranquil atmosphere to relax and breathe fresh air. This park is an eco-friendly place for anyone who wants to escape from the city’s hustle and bustle, including you t-mates. 

Having a picnic with your friends with nature in the middle of the capital’s skyscrapers is also a good idea, right? Before you get into some great picnics, don’t forget to prepare your essential picnic items! Such as a picnic basket, pack meals and snacks, and also a picnic mat. 

Gather with Your Friends and Family, Have a Great Weekend!

There are many destinations to choose for your getaway on the weekend. In the middle of the crowded capital city, you can always find relaxing places to go, such as parks. Well, having fun doesn’t have to be expensive, right? Those parks are free!

Jakarta has a lot of delicious street foods as well, t-mates! So, spend your weekend by trying out tasty foods in the capital city too! If you want to visit the city even easier, you can book car rentals at tiket.com, with the best price and you can also choose to go with a driver or self-drive.

As a friendly reminder, don’t forget to always obey the health protocols everywhere you go, t-mates. Okay? Have fun & always stay safe!