Taman Perbandaran Pulau Pinang
The Penang Municipal Park or Taman Perbandaran Pulau Pinang, is a huge park at the edge of George Town. This recreational park for the people of Penang is accessed by a single one-way route, entering through Persiaran Kuari. The Municipal Park was born from quarry land and was created in the early 70's, to provide a recreational area for youths. In its earliest incarnation, the Youth Park, as it was called at that time, had a skating rink (which it still has) and an outdoor auditorium. There was also a place for archery and hiking.
Over the years, as more funds were allocated to increase recreational opportunities for the public, more facilities were added to the park. Now, it also has a water park complete with fountains of various sizes and a cascade of pools.
The Municipal Park is managed by the Penang Island Municipal Council, or Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang, the council that looks after the whole island. In addition to the Municipal Park, the council also manages the Metropolitan Park in Relau.
Nearby Sights
The following are other sights within the vicinity of the Penang Municipal Park which you may also consider exploring. The sights are arranged according to their sequence as you enter Jalan Kebun Bunga.
Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple: Right side of Jalan Kebun Bunga
Sri Meenakshi Sundraeswar Temple: Left side of Jalan Kebun Bunga
Gandhiji Ashram, left side of Jalan Kebun Bunga
Arulmigu Naga Naathar Temple, left side of Jalan Kebun Bunga
Arulmigu Sree Ganeshar Temple, left side of Jalan Kebun Bunga
Balathandayuthapani Temple, left side of Jalan Kebun Bunga
Moon Gate Left side of Jalan Kebun Bunga
Penang Botanic Gardens End of Jalan Kebun Bunga
Botanical Gardens Waterfalls Inside the Penang Botanic Gardens
Visiting Penang
If you're planning a trip to Penang, please go through the information I have assembled in Penang Travel Tips. You'd find there information covering all aspect about Penang, including accommodation, transport, food, shopping, places of interest and more. Everything you need to know Penang is right there at your finger tips!
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Entrance to the Penang Municipal Park (10 June 2006)
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Verdant walkway, Penang Municipal Park (10 June 2006)
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Unusual leaf, Penang Municipal Park (10 June 2006)
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Bathing pool, Penang Municipal Park (10 June 2006)
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Shower fountain, Penang Municipal Park (10 June 2006)
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Water park at the Penang Municipal Park (10 June 2006)
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Kids enjoying themselves at the pools of the Penang Municipal Park (10 June 2006)
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Water sprouts, Penang Municipal Park (10 June 2006)
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One of the fountains at the Penang Municipal Park (10 June 2006)
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Penang Municipal Park Location Map

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