Conserving a 66-acre green-lung in the heart of Kuala Lumpur and turning it into an urban forest park for the community;Establishing a public trust to own, manage and protect Taman Tugu as well as other potential assets of heritage value – including our natural heritage.About 40 acres consisting of approximately 5km of forest trails is now open daily to public
Taman Tugu Entrance
The 66-acre Taman Tugu site, was initially brought to Khazanah’s attention as a proposal to be converted into a for-profit tourist attraction theme-park. At the same time, other developers were pursuing the land for commercial development purposes. Based on feedback from various communities and engagements with organisations such as the Malaysian Nature Society (“MNS”), Khazanah motioned to convert the site into a public park and protect the secondary forest contained within it.
In partnership with the Forest Research Institute of Malaysia (“FRIM”), up to 1,000 trees within the site have been identified and tagged for preservation. These include indigenous species such as Jelutong, Tembusu, Pulai, and Gaharu some measuring more than 1-meter in diameter and potentially over 100-years old.
More than 4,000 trees averaging 8 – 10 years old, consisting of more than 230 indigenous Malaysian rainforest species are being planted within the site.
These trees, sourced from nurseries, include 1,000 trees which are categorized as “Endangered” or “Critically Endangered” by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (“IUCN”) such as the Keruing, Meranti, and Mersawa species.
Pulai tree
One of the gazebos which was a winning entry from a design competition
Part of the forest trails that is currently opened to the public
Nursery trail
Taman Tugu Nursery Free tree give away by @fts_malaysia
Got a free tree from @fts_malaysia
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Opening Hours
Open daily to public from 7am – 6.30pm and admission is free of charge. The last entry is at 5.45pm – this applies to the carpark, the nursery, and the trails. Strictly no entry is allowed thereafter. Anyone who has entered the park prior must exit by 6.30pm at the latest.* Free access
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Location of Taman Tugu
The Taman Tugu is located to the north of Taman Botani Perdana with Tugu Negara in the south-west, Padang Merbok in the south-east and Bank Negara’s Lanai Kijang to the east of the site.
The site is contiguous with Taman Botani Perdana separated only by Jalan Parlimen and will be an expansion of that green space.
Taman Tugu, Pesiaran Sultan Salahuddin, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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Get to Taman Tugu
If driving or taking Grab, key in “Taman Tugu Nursery” on Google Maps or Waze. It will take you to the start of the forest trails – Taman Tugu Nursery Entrance.
Parking is available for free in the Taman Tugu Nursery itself from 7am – 6.30pm. At 6.30pm, the main gates will be closed. Any exit thereafter shall be fined RM50.*
Alternatively, parking is available at Padang Merbok Carpark or the Lake Gardens Multi-Storey Carpark. Both are ~ 12-15min walk to the entrance.
The last entry is at 5.45pm – this applies to the carpark, the nursery and the trails. Strictly no entry is allowed thereafter. Anyone who has entered the park prior must exit by 6.30pm at the latest.*
*Exceptions apply for Management approved functions, events, and/or activities.
Address: Taman Tugu, Pesiaran Sultan Salahuddin, Kuala Lumpur, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur