About Shah Alam Lake Gardens
Shah Alam Lake Gardens, locally known as Taman Tasik Shah Alam, is a 43-hectare public park in Seksyen 14, Shah Alam, Selangor. Centered around a large artificial lake created in 1985, it is one of the city's main recreational green spaces. The park features landscaped gardens, jogging tracks, playgrounds and boating facilities, serving as a popular leisure destination for residents and visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a landscaped urban park centered on a large artificial lake with islands linked by bridges. The setting includes paved jogging and walking tracks around the lake, shaded trees, flower gardens, playgrounds, gazebos and open lawns for picnics. Facilities for kayaking and boating are available on the lake, along with food stalls and seating areas. The park is flat and family-friendly, suitable for leisurely walks, exercise and photography.
Key highlights
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Large 43-hectare artificial lake with islands connected by bridges
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Scenic jogging and cycling track circling the lake
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Boating and kayaking facilities on the lake
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Landscaped gardens, playgrounds and picnic lawns
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Waterfront pavilions and gazebos for relaxation and photography
History of Shah Alam Lake Gardens
Developed in 1985 as part of the planning of Shah Alam as the capital city of Selangor, the park was created around an artificial lake formed by damming a tributary of Sungai Damansara. The 43-hectare site was designed as the city's central recreational green lung and has remained a key public park since its opening.
Culture & Context
Serves as the main community recreational and leisure hub for Shah Alam residents, hosting family gatherings, fitness activities, and public events, and reflecting the city's garden-city planning concept.
Route
| By air | Nearest major airport is Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang) about 15 km away, and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) about 50 km away. |
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