Boost your fitness at the 5 best public parks in Bangkok

Located right in the heart of Bangkok, Lumphini Park is regarded as the lungs of the city center. Bangkok’s very first public park (it opened back in 1925) is where urbanites go for early-morning exercise or a late afternoon jog. The huge 574,600-square-meter park includes a manmade lake for swan boating, playgrounds, and open spaces for activities and live music performances.

Lumphini Park is pretty much accessible as it is situated within walking distance to BTS Sala Daeng, MRT Lumphini and MRT Silom stations and is connected to main neighborhoods like Sathorn and Siam.

📍 Near BTS Sala Daeng, MRT Lumphini or MRT Silom
🕒 Daily (04:30-22:00)
🐶 Pets not allowed

Satisfy your fitness obsession and love for photography at Benjakitti Park (sometimes spelled as Benchakitti), which is often referred to as Bangkok’s most picturesque park. Built in 1994, it recently went through a major renovation and an extension. The new 480,000-square-meter public space includes more facilities like walkways, running tracks and bicycle routes that stretch for over 10 kilometers.

To get there, you can take either the MRT or BTS to MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, MRT Sukhumvit or BTS Asok. The Queen Sirikit Center also recently had a facelift and now has more exciting outlets to explore, which is a bonus if you haven’t been in Bangkok for quite some time. 

📍 Near MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, MRT Sukhumvit, and BTS Asok
🕒 Daily (05:00-21:00)
🐶 Pet-friendly

Another downtown green space, Benchasiri Park (don’t confuse it with Benjakitti Park), is more compact compared to other parks in the city (it only comprises 47,000 square meters). But it does come equipped with proper amenities for city-dwellers and visitors, such as a swimming pool, a playground and ample areas for outdoor sports.

 But its location is what makes Benchasiri popular among both locals and tourists. The park is situated near upscale hotels like Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park and shopping malls like Terminal 21 and EmQuartier.

📍 Near BTS Asok and BTS Phrom Phong
🕒 Daily (04:30-22:00)

Don’t mind it's long name because Bangkokians just refer to it as Rod Fai Park (train park), and for a reason. Before it was a park, the 600,000-square-meter outdoor space was the State Railway of Thailand’s golf course. 

One of Rod Fai Park’s coolest features is the Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, where you can come and peer at beautiful butterflies and insects for free. We recommend going to the park on the weekend, so you can also pop into the popular Chatuchak Weekend Market and go crazy shopping for cheap and trendy fashion items and pretty souvenirs. 

📍 Near MRT Phahon Yothin, MRT Chatuchak Park, MRT Kamphaeng Phet, and BTS Mo Chit
🕒 Daily (05:00-21:00)
🐶 Pet-friendly

Bangkok’s largest green space was constructed in 1987 to honor King Rama IX’s 60th birthday. The park covers 800,000 square meters and boasts wonderful features, from expansive botanical gardens and a lake to a gorgeous pavilion that acts as a museum dedicated to Rama IX and his achievements.

The national park is located on the outskirts of Prawet in the southern part of Bangkok, and getting there can be quite tricky if you don’t drive (it’s about a 20-minute taxi ride from BTS Udom Suk). Nevertheless, its eye-catching beauty and the interesting things to do on the way over, such as checking out the events at BITEC or shopping at Mega Bangna, make the trip worthwhile. 

📍 Near BTS Udom Suk
🕒 Daily (05:00-19:00)
🐶 Pets not allowed

Coming back to comfortable and relaxing accommodations after a workout session sounds heavenly. Cool down and catch your breath in one of the cozy rooms at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. Located a short walk from BTS Asok, as well as Benjakitti Park and Benchasiri Park, the hotel is a convenient sanctuary that features timeless Thai-style guestrooms and welcoming amenities.

Cool off after a sweaty workout at the hotel’s free-form pool, then pamper yourself with a luxurious body treatment at The Grande Spa. To re-energize, fill up on hearty Italian fare at Rossini’s. You can also test and tickle your palate with the hotel’s Dine in the Dark experience or the immersive Le Petit Chef dinner.

Coming back to comfortable and relaxing accommodations after a workout session sounds heavenly. Cool down and catch your breath in one of the cozy rooms at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Bangkok. Located a short walk from BTS Asok, as well as Benjakitti Park and Benchasiri Park, the hotel is a convenient sanctuary that features timeless Thai-style guestrooms and welcoming amenities.

Cool off after a sweaty workout at the hotel’s free-form pool then pamper yourself with a luxurious body treatment at Grande Spa. To reenergize, fill up on hearty Italian fare at Rossini’s. You can also test and tickle your palate with the hotel’s Dine in the Dark experience or the immersive Le Petit Chef dinner.

Not only is The Westin Grande Sukhumvit Bangkok located a stone's throw away from one of Bangkok’s largest and most picturesque public parks, Benchakitti, but it also always prepares your stay with its signature wellness program. This program encourages you to make the most of the park throughout your stay, including providing the runWestin city-run map that guides you on running routes from the hotel to the park and around the area. For those with limited time, you can always visit the WestinWORKOUT fitness studio, complete with the latest equipment and fitness technology.

Not far from there, on the opposite side, you'll find Courtyard by Marriott Sukhumvit 20. This new hotel offers comfortable stays in the heart of the city, surrounded by popular dining and entertainment spots, and easily accessible train stations. Its location is ideal for joggers, situated between two of Bangkok’s best parks: Benchakitti and Benchasiri!

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