Taman Merdeka
Taman Merdeka, in Tasek Utara, is one of the parks, gardens and trails in Johor Bahru in the Where2Go guide. Below are its address, opening hours, prices and directions, checked in October 2026. Hours and prices can change, so confirm before you go.
| Alamat | Jalan Datin Halimah, Tasek Utara, about 3 km from the city centre |
|---|---|
| Butiran | Open daily, morning to evening; check hours Free entry |
| Perlu tahu | Free Lakeside walk History gardens |
| Kawasan | Tasek Utara |
| Tempoh lawatan biasa | Kira-kira 1 j |
| Disenaraikan dalam | Johor Bahru Nature & Outdoors |
| Bawa saya ke sini | |
| Disahkan | Disahkan Oktober 2026 |
About Taman Merdeka
Taman Merdeka (Merdeka Park, also called Independence Park) is a 31-acre (12.5 ha) council park around a lake, officially opened in 2011. Its themed gardens tell the story of Malaysia's road to independence through sculptures, memorial lawns and buildings, among them the Sultan Abu Bakar memorial lawn and a garden on the Japanese occupation.
For most visitors it is a place for a walk or a jog around the water, with a jogging circuit, a viewing tower, an open-air auditorium and a children's pool. A 2020 university study found that most people come in the morning, which makes sense: there is little shade by midday. The lake water is brown, so it is for looking at, not for swimming.
Taman Merdeka Location
Berdekatan
- KPJ Johor Specialist Hospital โ Hospital, 0.7 km away
- W.W. Laksa House โ Hawker food, 0.9 km away
- Hutan Bandar MBJB โ Nature & outdoors, 1.3 km away
- Danga Bay โ Attraction, 1.4 km away
- Danga Bay at Sunset โ Night view, 1.4 km away
- KPJ Puteri Specialist Hospital โ Hospital, 1.4 km away
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