Perdana Botanical Gardens | |
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Taman Botani Perdana 湖滨公园 ஏரி பூங்கா | |
Type | Urban park |
Location | Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |
Area | 91.6 hectares (226 acres) |
Created | 1888 |
Operated by | Kuala Lumpur City Hall |
Status | Open all year |
Perdana Botanical Gardens, formerly Perdana Lake Gardens, Lake Gardens and Public Gardens, is Kuala Lumpur's first large-scale recreational park. Measuring 91.6 hectares (226 acres), it is located in the heart of the city and established in 1888.[1] The park served as place of refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city during colonial times. It contains large sculpted and manicured gardens and a host of attractions.