Taman Tugu

Taman Tugu is a 66-acre urban forest park in central Kuala Lumpur, adjacent to the National Monument (Tugu Negara) along Jalan Parlimen. Opened in 2018, it conserves a secondary forest with over 4,000 trees and restored trails. Notable for its forest canopy walk, nature trails, and conservation nursery, the park serves as a green lung for the city and offers recreational, educational and nature-based experiences within walking distance of the Perdana Botanical Garden.

Visitors can expect a conserved secondary rainforest in the city centre with shaded walking and jogging trails, boardwalks and forest paths under a dense tree canopy. The park features a nursery, open lawns, rest pavilions and viewpoints. Trails are well-marked with distance markers and interpretive signage about flora and fauna. The environment is tranquil and natural, suitable for leisurely walks, exercise, nature observation and photography, with food and beverage outlets near the entrance.

Taman Tugu occupies a 66-acre site that was part of the former Perdana Botanical Gardens area and government quarters. The forest was conserved and rehabilitated as a public park through an initiative led by Khazanah Nasional Berhad with support from the Government of Malaysia. The park was officially opened in September 2018 to preserve the secondary forest, protect biodiversity and provide a public green space in central Kuala Lumpur.

The park is significant as an urban conservation and community recreation project, promoting environmental awareness, biodiversity preservation and outdoor lifestyle in Kuala Lumpur. It complements the adjacent National Monument area and serves as an educational resource on Malaysia's native rainforest species.