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Hi Friends. Today I want to virtually bring you to a park that I regard as heaven in my heart. It is Lembah Kiara Recreation Park. Most people call it Taman Tun Dr. Ismail park, or TTDI Park. It is just a 5-minute drive from 1 Utama Shopping Centre, and about 10-minutes from the Curve, Petaling Jaya.

To me it is the most refreshing park. It gives you the most ionic oxygen. It is because it is located below a mountain. People from all walks of life and ages love to come here and get some fresh air. I claim that the air here is the freshest in Malaysia.

The park is a favourite place for many people, especially joggers.

One path leads up to the mountain forest. The path winds through different types of trees, and at certain vantage points, you can see almost the whole park. Along the way, you can see some monkeys enjoying their food, playing with one another and taking care of their young.

It is easy to find many interesting insects if you keep an eye out on them.

When you go further along the path, you will see a thrilling suspension bridge.

From the bridge, you can have a panoramic view of the park. When you look down, you can see a wonderful man-made waterfall. Hearing the sound of the water splashing will make you forget all your troubles!

The other path goes around the lake, the streams, the waterfall, the playground and the forest. Some people walk, some people run and some people jog.

Usually when people pass by the bridge near the waterfall, they can’t but stop, admiring the waterfall or looking at the fishes in the pond.

Urban children of all ages, nations and nationalities know what are best in life – enjoying the shallow fresh and cooling stream from the mountains, which is not easily available in the modernized city.

Some bring nets or even just use their hands to catch fishes and shrimps.
Mr Chan is having fun catching fishes with his sons.

Some build sandcastles around the bank.

A handsome boy from Indonesia.

Some just enjoy playing with the water.

Others simply like to enjoy the refreshing feeling when their feet submerges into the cooling water and the sandy feeling when their feet sink into the sand.

Parents feel very happy when watching their children happily playing in the stream and showing wonderful smiles and laughter.

Wise parents would not miss the opportunity by being onlookers. They play in the stream too. Mr. Yao’s family is playing in the stream.

Children from all races and nationalities mix around together very well because they follow the examples of their parents, who mix very well with one another too.
Song Mei and her daughter, Rian (4+) from Korea making friends with Rockson (7+).

Bring your senior or disabled relatives for a walk in the park. It will be the most refreshing and relaxing treat for them.

There is a short bridge between the stream and the lake. People like to stand there to see children playing in the stream or viewing the fountain in the lake.

Children below six happily enjoy the playground instruments very much too, because it is so near to the mountain, stream and forest, which makes it more unique and enjoyable to play.

Next to the playground is a concrete floor, where you can play badminton, cycle, go rollerskating, and whatever suitable sport you can think of. In fact, there is another cement floor near the entrance too.

Opposite the playground is a blue and red cushion-like platform which absorbs the shock of impact from exercising and running.

You can do many activities there. Kids can play ball, frisbee or anything you think the platform is good for. Usually adults carry out exercise routines in the morning such as line dance, or Chinese fan dance sessions.

Guess what are they looking at?

Actually they are enjoying feeding the river terrapins, koi fish and catfish in the lake. Why don’t you bring your kids and enjoy it with them? Bring some bread to feed them. The fishes and terrapins will all crowd to the food spot and eat joyfully, so your children will enjoy feeding them very much.

If you get tired, hungry or thirsty, there is a soya bean van near the entrance selling soya bean, tau foo fah, soft drinks, and some cakes (5:30pm – 7:30pm). Hmmm! Refreshing.

The park’s landscape is also well sculpted, with palms, clumps of flowers like cannas and different types of shrubs, all of which are well kept.

Those who come late in the evening shouldn’t worry as the area with exercise instruments will be lighted up with spotlights and the jogging path with lamp posts.

A child is taking photographs of me taking photographs of him. Haha!

You should really come here and enjoy this wonderful and yet compact park.

There was one occasion when I was having a sore throat, then I walked leisurely on the paths from 11 am to 1 pm. I was healed on the same day.

On another occasion, my son, who was 8 years old then, was suffering from urinary track infection. Then I brought him to the park for a walk. He was healed too.

I believe it was due to the ionic air from the mountains, the refreshing environment and the beautiful scenery. It pacifies your spirit, soul and body, really!

Of course, the entrance is free!

If there were seven paradises on Earth, I will say that this park must be one of them. If you don’t believe me, come and see and feel for yourself. If you can’t feel how I feel, then at least you will still enjoy this marvelous park. It’s really ideal for a morning or an evening stroll, especially with your loved ones.

Of course, TTDI park is located within Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI). TTDI is a well-planned suburb on the border of KL city and Selangor State.

The area was named after Tun Dr Ismail, a former deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia. It was developed during the 1970′s and is now well established.

It was designed to promote neighbourly interaction and there is a good community spirit that makes living there peaceful and harmonious.

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Here’s the map of the park by Google Maps.

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