Taman Suropati, Public garden in Menteng, Indonesia
Taman Suropati is a one-hectare garden located in a residential neighborhood of Central Jakarta, featuring mahogany trees, fountains, and open lawn areas. The grounds are bordered by three main streets and surrounded by diplomatic residences on all sides.
The park was established in 1920 under the Dutch colonial name Burgemeester Bisschopplein and designed by architects FJ Kubatz and PAJ Moojen during that era. Following Indonesia's independence, the site took on its current name and evolved into a space for public gathering.
The green space draws neighbors who gather to sit and spend time together in a relaxed way. Musicians and small groups occasionally use the setting for informal meetings that bring the local community together.
The site is open around the clock and provides jogging paths, seating benches, children's play areas, and security personnel stationed throughout. Entry is free, making it accessible to visitors at any time without advance planning needed.
The park's name honors a local nationalist figure from Indonesia's early independence movement, linking the space to a pivotal period in the nation's history. This connection often goes unnoticed by regular visitors who come mainly for recreation.
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