A walk in KLCC Park

Sometimes you just need to escape. KL is such a bustling city day and night and living right in the thick of it, there are times when it all feels too much. The constant traffic noise, the horrible black smoke belching out of bus exhausts, the crowds of people in the mall, KL is an urban jungle.

And at times when I need to get away, the easiest refuge for me is KLCC Park. Just behind the massive Suria KLCC shopping mall, this park is known as the 'green lung' of KL and is great for some peace and quiet.

The paddling pool area in KLCC Park with the Petronas Towers in the background

Venture into the park and the shade of the giant trees and the quiet surroundings soon soothes the spirits and you quickly forget about the city craziness that is really only metres behind you. You usually find small groups here and there enjoying a picnic, a few couples sharing a romantic moment, maybe a keen jogger working up a sweat, and possibly several KL-ites escaping the heat and taking a nap on one of the undercover benches! But noone talks loudly, it's as if the park casts a spell on everyone who goes there.

Waterfall feature in KLCC Park

On my most recent wander through this park, I happened across the delightful paddling pool/waterfall area near the KL convention centre. A true oasis on a hot KL day, here little kids splashed about happily in the sparkling water, a group of girls sat reading books and getting a tan, and locals enjoyed their lunch break in the cooling surrounds. A guard watches closely from nearby to make sure everyone takes their shoes off before walking onto the wooden boards surrounding the paddling pool. 

Enjoying a dip on a sunny day at KLCC Park

As I sat dabbling my feet in the water, I thought how nice this was and for perhaps the first time, really appreciated how good life in KL can be.

A bigger waterfall in KLCC Park - those blue steps are perfect to sit on and enjoy the cool water on your feet

Nearby there is also a giant whale statue in the water, and a colleague of mine back in Sydney recalled fond memories of the whale and the enjoyable picnics shared with friends on the banks. 

The whale with his dolphin friends in KLCC Park - Petronas Towers are in the background

For tourists venturing to KLCC Park there are signs directing you on a good walking route with several 'photo opportunities' along the way. You can get some amazing shots of the soaring Petronas Towers in all their glory.  

View of the famous whale and the Petronas Towers in KLCC Park

KLCC Park is located behind the Suria KLCC shopping centre, about 5 minutes walk from KLCC LRT station.

Petronas Towers, a KL icon