Is Benjakitti Park worth it?
Worth itUnderrated · +3272-hectare lake and wetland park with elevated boardwalks and a skyline view off Asok
Worth it. Reviewers consistently call it one of Bangkok's best urban escapes and often a trip highlight.
Hype44How famous and hyped it is
Reality76Evidence-based, votes take over as they come in
4.6 ★ Google · 11,302 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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Worth itEditorial verdict until 5 runners & cyclists vote
Wide loops, water stops and the Green Bridge to Lumphini make it the best running spot in central Bangkok.
Why Reality is 76
Lives up to its fame4/5Reviewers consistently call it one of Bangkok's best urban escapes and often a trip highlight.
Value for money5/5Free, well-kept and genuinely attractive.
Can’t get it elsewhere3/5The wetland boardwalks are distinctive, but Lumphini offers a similar green break nearby.
Easy to do4/5Walkable from BTS Asok/MRT Sukhumvit; no booking; heat is the only obstacle.
What people loved
Elevated boardwalks through wetlands with a dramatic skyscraper backdropClean, well-maintained and calm despite sitting in downtown BangkokExcellent for running and cycling, with water stops, toilets and free group workoutsGreen Bridge walkway continues straight to Lumphini ParkWhat wore them down
Little shade on much of the new forest section — midday heat is punishingIt's a park, not a sight: no specific attraction beyond walking and viewsRunners and cyclists crowd the paths at dawn and duskKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: No booking needed.
EntryFree; bicycles and boats can be hired insideSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
HoursDaily 4:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.Source · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Size72 hectares after the forest-park expansion, which fully opened in 2022 on former Tobacco Authority landSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Green Bridge1.3 km elevated walking/cycling trail links the park to Lumphini ParkSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereMRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre or MRT Sukhumvit / BTS Asok (short walk); ~15–20 min by BTS from SiamSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time needed1–3 hours; best early morning or around sunsetSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 4:30 AM – 10:00 PM
In their words
“Vast open spaces, beautifully landscaped greenery, and elevated walkways cutting through wetlands make this feel far removed from the city’s usual chaos.”
“Benjakitti Park was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Bangkok.”
“Many runners around but everything was well organised and great space!”
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Questions people ask
Is Benjakitti Forest Park free?
Yes, entry is free; bikes and boats can be hired inside.
What are Benjakitti Park's opening hours?
Daily 4:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
How do I get to Benjakitti Park?
Walk from MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, MRT Sukhumvit or BTS Asok.
Can you walk from Benjakitti Park to Lumphini Park?
Yes — the 1.3 km elevated Green Bridge connects the two parks.
