Activities & Things to Do
Water & outdoor leisure
Enjoy the fresh air on the lakes or in dedicated green spaces.
Swan paddleboats
You can rent the park's swan-shaped pedal boats on the main lake. Boats go out in two sessions, 9:00–11:30 AM and 1:00–5:30 PM. Paddling around gives you a good view of the high-rises around the park.
Dog park
Built during the recent renovations, this 2-rai fenced dog park is on the Wireless Road side, near Gate 1.
Children's Playgrounds
The park has two playgrounds: a main playground on the south side of the park and a community playground on the east side. The BMA renovated the park's playgrounds and exercise areas ahead of the centenary.
Sports & fitness
From the 2.5-kilometer running track to indoor and outdoor sports facilities.
Jogging track
The 2.5-kilometer loop around the park is a shaded running route, busy with runners from early morning.
Outdoor Gym
An open-air weights gym by Ratchadamri Road on the west side of the park, used by local bodybuilders; it charges a fee of about 20 THB. There is also free open-air fitness equipment in several areas of the park.
Lumpini Recreation Centre
The Lumpini Recreation Centre (ศูนย์นันทนาการลุมพินี) has sports facilities that anyone, Thai or foreign, can join, including a swimming pool, tennis and badminton courts, a futsal pitch, an indoor sports hall and gym equipment.
Public Aerobics & Dance
Free public aerobics sessions are held every day at two main spots: the plaza by the King Rama VI Monument and in front of the public library. On weekdays they run 6:00–8:00 PM; on weekends and public holidays 5:00–6:00 PM. Anyone can join.
Tai Chi
Every morning, the Siang Leng Tai Chi Club, founded in 1981, practises on Ko Loi, the island in the lake. Anyone can join for free.
Culture & dining
Visit Bangkok’s first public library and try authentic local food stalls.
Lumpini Public Library
Opened in 1956, this was Bangkok’s first public library. Its original single-storey building dates from 1955, and it has reading areas and a children’s and youth library.
Dining heritage
There are several food options around the park. Morning joggers often stop for soy milk at 100% Soy Milk Lumpini Park, a breakfast stall in the hawker centre at Gate 5 on Ratchadamri Road (Tue–Fri 5:30–9:30 AM, Sat–Sun 5:30–10:00 AM). For lunch or dinner, the same hawker centre has 88 street food stalls per shift.
Historic Clock Tower
Built in 1925 as the grounds were prepared for the Siamrat Phiphitthaphan Trade Fair, this Chinese-style clock tower stands near the southeast corner of the park and remains one of its oldest landmarks. It was restored for the park's centenary.
FAQ: Activities & Things to Do
Important information about activities, boat rentals, cycling hours, and dining options in Lumpini Park.
Can I rent a swan boat in Lumpini Park?
Swan-shaped pedal boats can be rented at the lakeside pier in two sessions, 9:00–11:30 AM and 1:00–5:30 PM. Ask at the pier for the current price.
What are the cycling rules and hours in Lumpini Park?
You can only ride bicycles in the park between 10:00 AM and 03:00 PM daily; bicycles cannot enter the park outside these hours.
Are there places to eat or buy food inside Lumpini Park?
Yes. For breakfast, 100% Soy Milk Lumpini Park, a soy-milk stall in the hawker centre at Gate 5 on Ratchadamri Road, opens early (Tue–Fri 5:30–9:30 AM, Sat–Sun 5:30–10:00 AM). For lunch and dinner, the hawker centre has 88 street food stalls per shift, open daily from 05:00 AM to Midnight. Stalls run in two shifts (5:00 AM–4:00 PM and 4:00 PM–midnight).
How can I use the sports facilities at the Lumpini Recreation Centre?
The Recreation Centre facilities (swimming pool, tennis and badminton courts, futsal pitch and gym) require a low-cost annual membership, and the pool and courts cost a small extra fee. Anyone, Thai or foreign, can register at the centre with an ID card or passport.
When is the public library in Lumpini Park open?
The Lumpini Discovery Learning Library, Bangkok's first public library, is open Tue–Sat 8:30 AM – 7:30 PM, Sun and public holidays 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed Mondays). Membership costs 10–60 THB a year depending on age. It has reading areas and a children's and youth library.
Are there gyms or workout facilities in Lumpini Park?
Yes. The park has two main options: the gym at the Lumpini Recreation Centre, which requires a cheap annual membership, and the open-air weights gym by Ratchadamri Road, which charges about 20 THB. There is also free open-air fitness equipment in several areas of the park.
When and where do the public aerobics and dance sessions take place?
Free aerobics sessions are held every day by the King Rama VI Monument and in front of the public library: Monday to Friday 6:00 PM–8:00 PM, weekends and public holidays 5:00–6:00 PM. Anyone can join.