Turkey, mince pies, gingerbread cookies and much more… What a blessing Christmas can be! To digest all his lovely food, isn’t it a great idea to take the whole family for a bike ride in a park? Where to go? Our AdventureMama comes to the rescue with five great parks for you to go to!

We love cycling… Especially now the littlest one is 11 years old and can keep up. The fresh outdoors, the activity, the satisfying recovery stops…To be honest we haven’t gotten out as much as we would have liked to (thanks Covid), but here is a list of top areas we love or are aiming to hit.

1. Kepong Metropolitan Park

We love this park! It is huge, so also bigger kids will like this place. The Park is easy to get to, as it’s just off the highway. It’s very scenic with a lovely lake in the middle and some great views. There are various activities you can do here. It is a popular kite flying destination. They also have mini electric cars and roller blades for rent, along with bicycles. The bike paths are dedicated, well kept and situated away from the car park, making biking very safe. There are some mini hills though, so be prepared to push wee ones. There are a lot of stalls in the evening. If you want a proper meal, you will have to drive out about 15 minutes to small café nearby called Easy Modern Bakery Cafe. For the location of Kepong Metropolitan Park, please view here.

2. Perdana Botanical Garden at Tasik Perdana / Lake Gardens

Perdana Botanical Garden is a very accessible park, as it’s near the centre of town. There are multiple car parks, including a multi story car park for when it gets busy. It’s quite spread out, so your wee ones can get in a decent amount of biking. A beautiful park with lots of attractions, not least is the covered dome where kids of all ages can practice their inline skating, skateboarding and cycling. If your kids are into feeding fish, you can do so at the lovely lake in the middle of the park. There aren’t any bikes for rent here, so you will have to bring your own.

The park is very safe, although there may be some upgrading works. Watch out for pot holes. In general though the paths are in good order. There is a small café offering ice creams and snacks in the middle of the park, near the lake. Otherwise head down to the Hornbill Restaurant & Café just 5 minutes away and you may get to have a snack and chat to some live birds. For the location of Perdana Botanical Garden, please view here.

3. The Central Park at Desa ParkCity

Bicycle rental is available at Joo Ngan & Son Bicycle Specialist, situated at the Waterfront. The venue has got great accessibility, being in the middle of the highly sought after neighbourhood, Desa ParkCity. Park at any of the nearby car parks to access this lovely dog-friendly park. The paths are very safe, well kept and perfect for bikes. There are some small hills, so be wary of little ones speeding down out of control. If you’re hungry, head over to Arkadia Plaza near the lake for some refreshing food. We love Aunty Lee Nonya Restaurant, but you can also enjoy upmarket Japanese food at Rakuzen. For the location of The Central Park, please view here.

4. TTDI Park

This park is perfect for quite small kids, as it’s basically flat all the way around the lake. Bicycle rental is not available, so do bring your own. Paths are quite well tended, though mossy in some places. This is due to moisture from the lovely jungle just next to the biking path. When you’ve got bigger kids, experiment with the steep hill just behind and foray up to the bigger paths. They are doing some renovation works at the moment, so be wary of pot holes. Also do watch out for roving monkeys, don’t make eye contact and keep food hidden. A nice café nearby for lunch is the Dough & Dolce, just a 5 minutes drive or a 10 minutes walk. Parking can be tricky, especially during peak times as there are many food and drink stalls operating. For the location of TTDI Park, please view here.

5. Titiwangsa Park

We love this park as it’s right in town, near KLCC. It’s quite safe, as all of the entrances are closed during the CMCO, except for one. Be careful when you head to and from the car park, which is situated just next to the one open entrance. Side walks can become crowded. It’s mostly flat, so perfect for little ones. Watch out for some gentle slopes though. There is a lovely new mist machine, so you can pretend you’re in Jurassic Park. Bicycle rental is available from RM10.

If you feel adventurous, you can try Titiwangsa Seafood Village By-The-Lake. We also love Restoran Stadium Negara, which is a 10 minute drive away. It only opens for dinner though, so do plan which day you go. You don’t want to get stuck in home rush traffic. For the location of Titiwangsa Park, please view here. Kids under 12 are not allowed during the CMCO. 

Tips

• Some venue attractions may have changed since covid. Make sure to check if all activities are still there during the CMCO.
• All bike paths in the parks above are shared with pedestrians. Do take caution and make sure the paths are a safe place for everyone.

Above all, wear your helmets, bring your masks in a pocket, bring some water, discuss safety issues like what should you do if you get separated, and always have fun! Enjoy and see you out there.

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