This is the largest park in Bangkok. Call it a ‘destination run’, as it’s tough to get to: not accessible via public transport, and a traffick-ey drive 15 km from the city. If you make the journey, you’ll be rewarded with ~8 km of paths in the area, including Nong Bon Lake Park. There’s a lake, a waterworks, botanical gardens, and some nice green spaces.
Combine it with a journey to the famed Rod Fai night market.
This is the largest park in Bangkok. Call it a ‘destination run’, as it’s tough to get to: not accessible via public transport, and a traffick-ey drive 15 km from the city. If you make the journey, you’ll be rewarded with ~8 km of paths in the area, including Nong Bon Lake Park. There’s a lake, a waterworks, botanical gardens, and some nice green spaces.
Combine it with a journey to the famed Rod Fai night market.
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About 8 km of paths
Multiple entrances off Rama IX
15 km from the city. Not easily accessible by public transport.
Bangkok's "Central Park" is one of the most popular running spots in the city. A 2.5 km track with distance markers. There are lovely gardens and decent shade. Video Highlights! Combine with Benchakitti Park for a longer run.
Located in a busy neighborhood next to the Convention Center, this is another popular place to run in Bangkok. ~2 km paved path around an artificial lake, and another 3 km of paths in newly expanded section. An elevated path connects to Lumphini Park!
Opened in 1998, Santiphap Park ("Peace Park") features pleasantly shaded paths, which are good for running. It's about 1 km around the park, so runners will have to do some laps to get in some distance.
Four co-located parks and gardens make for one of the most extensive off-road running opportunities in Bangkok. Some 6+ km of non-overlapping paths and roads pleasant for running. Butterfly garden, insectarium, botanical gardens.
An island oasis in Bangkok, referred to as the city's 'green lung'. It's an extensive area, relatively free of traffic and commercial development. One can put together 15k+ of running on the roads and alleys, including a series of elevated wooden paths. Video highlights!
This park located 30 km west of Bangkok features possibly the tallest free-standing Buddha statue in the world. Popular for running, as there's a 2.5 km path, which has trees and good views.
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Essentials
About 8 km of paths
Multiple entrances off Rama IX
15 km from the city. Not easily accessible by public transport.
public transport, and a traffick-ey drive 15 km from the city. If you make the journey, you’ll be rewarded with ~8 km of paths in the area, including Nong Bon Lake Park. There’s a lake, a waterworks, botanical gardens, and some nice green spaces.
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