Gunung Lang Recreation Park
Gunung Lang is
located 5km north of city centre. The park is nestled in the midst of limestone
outcrops surmounted with lush greenery and it features natural cave and
lake and man-made cascading waterfall. Across the lake, lies an inner
landscaped park that is accessible only by boat. The inherent seclusion and
tranquillity of the place provides a perfect retreat for family’s outings
during the weekend.
Admission is free
Boat ride: RM3
Adult/RM2 Child
Dr. Seenivasagam Park
The park is located
in the heart of Ipoh, formerly known as Coronation Park. It is known for its
lush green landscape and beautiful garden. You can find recreational fields, a
Japanese garden, an artificial lake filled with different kind of fish, jogging
track, a potted plants nursery and a children's playground here.
Admission is free
Sultan Abdul Aziz Park (Padang Polo)
The park located at
Jalan Tambun adjacent to Chinese’s cemetery, known as “Padang Polo” to
the local residents. The park is the most famous in Ipoh and frequently visited
by the city dwellers during the weekend for outdoor activities and family
outings. The beautiful park offers lush greenery and panoramic views of its
surroundings. You can find jogging track, outdoor fitness facility, gazebo,
reflexology path, recreational field, and a children’s playground here.
Admission
is free
Eco Park
The park located 5
kilometres south of Ipoh, it is privately own park managed by the Taiko
Properties Sdn Bhd. The park is frequently visited by the local resident in its
surroundings for outdoor activities. The scenery is breathtaking with a
panoramic view of limestone hills. You can find jogging track, outdoor fitness
facility, lake filled with different kind of fish, gazebo, lotus pond and a
children’s playground here.
Admission is free
Kledang
Hill (Bukit Kledang)
Located 15
kilometres west of Ipoh, it takes 15-minutes drive from the city centre to the
foothill of Bukit Kledang. It is a favourite hotspot for outdoor activities by
the local residents. There is a paved way leading to the summit of Kledang Hill
(Bukit Kledang) and if you are lucky you may have a close encounter with the
wild life including long-tailed macaques and leaf monkey along the way. At the
summit, you will enjoy the awe-inspiring view of the limestone outcrops that
surround Ipoh. It is best to go early mornings or late afternoon since the
weather condition suit for an outdoor activity.
Admission is
free
