Tag: recreational

Penang Isle: Bukit Dumbar Park

Penang Bukit Dumbar is a recreational park situated over a man-made hill located in Jelutong area of the island. It serves as a popular place for the locals to exercise, jogging or just to have a stroll during the mornings and evenings. The park is made up of hill slopes with walkway around and at the top of the small hill.

A public badminton court center is also located within the park’s vicinity for those interested to rent a court for playing badminton.

Google Map location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DhEztujkscnzZLyh7

Penang Isle: Teluk Bahang Forest Park

Forest Reserve

Taman Rimba Teluk Bahang or Teluk Bahang Forest Park is a rather large recreational forest for outdoor activities including hiking, camping and also to enjoy the lush rainforest in Penang. In addition to that, there is a Forestry Museum inside the park which has free admission.

The forest park is located just before Teluk Bahang Dam (opposite the dam itself) if one drives up from Batu Ferringhi area and is right after the Penang Butterfly Farm. The area is a lowland dipterocarp forest.

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Penang Isle: The Quarry Recreational Park

The Quarry Recreational Park is a recent extension to the Botanic Gardens of Penang. In addition to provide a venue for recreational activities, the park also often serves as a venue to various events organised by the state such as hosting the World Music Festival. Besides that, during the weekends, music performance (usually by school bands or music groups) are also held at the park in the evening.