Situ Lembang Park, Urban park in Menteng, Indonesia.
Situ Lembang Park is an urban green space in Menteng with a central lake as its focal point and walking paths that loop around the water. The park features benches, four lotus-decorated fountains, and landscaped areas spread across the grounds.
The park was created in 1918 when Gemeente Batavia built an artificial lake as part of the broader Cideng river system. It originally served as a water reservoir for the expanding Menteng residential area.
The park serves as a daily gathering place where residents practice tai chi near the water in the early morning hours. Food vendors line the pathways, selling traditional Indonesian meals that reflect the neighborhood's local food culture.
The park is accessible around the clock with free entry and offers parking spaces and children's play areas throughout the grounds. Visitors often come during early morning or evening hours to avoid the daytime heat.
The grounds are shaped like a leaf with narrow entry and exit points at opposite ends, creating an unusual walking path layout. Fishing areas around the water give anglers a quiet spot to pursue their hobby without disrupting the park's daily rhythm.
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