Suan Buak Hat Park
| Nong Buak Hat Park | |
|---|---|
Interactive map of Nong Buak Hat Park | |
| Type | Urban park |
| Location | Mueang Chiang Mai district, Chiang Mai |
| Coordinates | 18°46′56″N 98°58′45″E / 18.7821°N 98.9793°E |
| Area | 4.74 acres (1.92 ha) |
| Operated by | Chiang Mai Municipality |
Nong Buak Hat Park (Thai: สวนสาธารณะหนองบวกหาด), commonly called Suan Buak Hat Park (Thai: สวนบวกหาด), is a 12 rai (1.92-hectare (4.7-acre) public park located in the southwest corner of Chiang Mai’s old city.[1] It is open every day from 05.00 - 21.00.[2]
It is a place for local people and tourists to visit and is a location for many of Chiang Mai’s festivals such as the Flower Festival.
In 2022 a statue was erected at the park for musician Jaran Manophet.[3][1]
Activity
There are many activities that can be done in the park such as: [4]
- Jogging: The park's perimeter is 440m [0.3 miles], a convenient distance for running practice.[5]
- Weightlifting: All along the perimeter path are sturdy devices for exercise, and in the northeast corner is a modern, covered area with weights, benches and a sand floor.
- Sepak Takraw: (Thai: เซปักตะกร้อ) The area set aside for this ancient sport "Sepak Takraw" or simply "takraw" is always busy with players of every age and nationality enjoying this blend of hackysack, soccer, and volleyball.
Style
Buak Hat Public Park is designed in the style of "idealized nature".[4]
Flowers
Buak Hat Public Park is at the center of the annual Flower Festival. There are also displays by landscape specialists, featuring waterfalls, patios and various schemes of garden decoration. There are stands representing gardens from neighbouring countries, and stands selling local products.
There are many types of flower in the park such as:[6]
- Orange Jessamine
- Croton
- Climbing Ylang Ylang
- Ixora
- Rain Tree
- Tooth Blush Tree
- Banyan Tree
- Temple Tree
References
- ^ a b "สวนบวกหาด". map-chiangmai.com. Archived from the original on 4 November 2012. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
- ^ "สวนสาธารณะหนองบวกหาด". www.painaidii.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
- ^ "เชียงใหม่เปิดประติมากรรม 'จรัล มโนเพ็ชร'". matichon.co.th. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ^ a b nangphaya tiger. "สวนบวกหาด...ธรรมชาติกลางเมืองเชียงใหม่". blogspot.com. Archived from the original on 25 November 2023. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
- ^ moonfleet. "BUAK HARD PUBLIC PARK". www.bloggang.com. Retrieved 25 April 2013.
- ^ ป้อหลวงบ้าน. "สวนบวกหาด "ปอด"ของคนเชียงใหม่". muslimchiangmai.net. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 30 April 2013.