Phnom Penh is the capital city of Cambodia with about 2 million population. It has been developing many buildings, infrastructures and places for people to go to. A lot of parks are popular for many to go for a walk or do excises, despite having limit space to offer. More would prefer to go in the evening than in the morning. The least would go in day time because those parks do not have many big trees, which could be too hot to enjoy the walk.
If you are looking for the place to go for a walk in Phnom Penh, you should check these parks:
Wat Phnom park
Wat Phnom park is one of Phnom Penh’s most iconic and historic green spaces, located around the hill (Phnom) on which Wat Phnom Temple stands. This temple is one of the city’s most famous landmarks and is the place where Phnom Penh’s founding legend originates. The park surrounds the temple and offers a peaceful and scenic environment for both locals and tourists. At the heart of the park is the temple itself, which sits atop the hill. It is a revered site for local Buddhists who come to pray and make offerings, called Wat Phnom Pagoda. The park is shaded by lush greenery large trees, providing a cool and relaxing atmosphere. It’s a great spot to sit, relax, or enjoy a walk in the midst of Phnom Penh’s bustling streets. There are paved walkways around the park where people can jog, walk, or just explore the grounds. The park is usually peaceful, and it’s a popular spot for couples, families, and people exercising. The park is home to a few resident monkeys and birds, making it an interesting spot for animal lovers. However, visitors are advised to be cautious around the monkeys, as they can sometimes be aggressive. At the base of the hill is a large floral clock, a well-known landmark in the park, often used as a meeting point for locals and tourists alike. Wat Phnom Park serves as a quiet oasis in the city and is a popular spot for both locals and tourists to unwind and experience some of Phnom Penh’s cultural and historical heritage. This is a must if you site Phnom Penh. You may have to pay for the entrance fee.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LsmS4cLWyLpAYmM86
Daun Penh or Yeay Penh Park
Located near Wat Phnom, this park is a peaceful retreat in the heart of the city. Yeay Penh Statue or Daun Penh (Grandmother Penh) is the matriarch of Phnom Penh Capital City who built the pagoda on Wat Phnom hill, which has now become a sacred place and a historical attraction site for both local and international tourists. This statue is located in Wat Phnom. It is the statue of an old lady who is a Buddhist, wearing traditional clothes, some jewelry and holding a lotus in her hands. It’s a popular place for exercise and features sculptures and a few shaded areas for relaxation.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TRCZ9cizckvWhCeL8
Royal Palace Park
Situated directly in front of the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, this small but scenic public space which is one of the most popular parks in the city, drawing both locals and tourists due to its proximity to the palace and the scenic views it offers of the surrounding architecture and the nearby riverside. People gather for relaxing, picnics, feeding the pigeons, and photography.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/cwmPdrDf8wWb1YgX6
Riverfront Park (Sisowath Quay)
Located in Sangkat Chey Chumnash of Khan Daun Penh, this long promenade along along the Tonle Sap river is one of the most welcome spots for walking, jogging, cycling, and aerobic dancing. The area is vibrant with street vendors, pigeons, and there are many facilities such as benches and outdoor sport equipment to use and enjoy a lot of river views. Visitors can ride boats and enjoy the colorful view of Cambodia’s capital during the nightfall.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/bLqY2YbLue3BAoUE7
Chroy Changvar Riverside Park
On the other side across the Tonle Sap river from the capital center, this peaceful riverside park offers scenic views of Phnom Penh’s skyline. It’s less crowded than Sisowath Quay, making it an ideal spot for a quiet stroll or a leisurely bike ride, running, walking and jogging.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zbQnqcvrWCzDY41D7
Wat Botum Park (near Wat Botum and the Royal Palace)
Located in Sangkat Chaktomukh of Khan Daun Penh, this park is a popular gathering place for locals and foreigners, especially early mornings and evenings. It has a wide open spaces for running, joggings, walking, skating, and aerobic dancing and international dancing (mostly K-pop dancing). Occasionally, its big space is being held concerts and events when there are any big festival celebration and official events. This park is equipped several statues, dancing water fountain (music usually plays at weekends), playground, public restroom, benches, and it is surrounded by a beautiful greenery garden and trees that make this park perfect for relaxing with families and friends, and ingesting street food.
Googel Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/3Wy9gXDYc9CRqPNy6
Independence Monument or Sihanouk Boulevard Park
This is a decorative and exquisite garden with green grass and surrounded by trees. Located around the Independence Monument and stretching along Sihanouk Boulevard, this garden is a hub for outdoor activities like walking, running, jogging, and group exercises like shuttlecock kicking, Sepak Takraw, badminton, and football playing. On this park, there are also three long-built fountains and a statue of the late King Norodom Sihanouk on the eastern side of the monument and the newly fine Khmer art and architecture structure called Roth Thomanunh or Constitutional Monument on the western side. In the nightfall, the monument and the garden area are illuminated, making the area ever more picturesque.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/y2Wt5DWbT1cogpwDA
Samdech Hun Sen Park
Located near the Independence Monument and Naga World casino, Hun Sen Park is a spacious, well-maintained park with walkways, gardens, and plenty of seating areas. It’s popular among joggers and people looking to relax in the evenings.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zSEqKy4sLkvKHxZw6
Two Deer Park (Kdan Pi Park)
Stretching in front of Council Minister to Ministry of Defense, this park is surrounded with many Frangipani trees, equipped with many free metal fitness utility for public to use in terms of paved path, public restroom, etc., which are ideal for morning and evening jogs or leisurely walks. Many locals and expats frequent the area for exercise. It’s normally very crowded with local residences in the evening.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zyMPtj26Spaotra37
Cannon Rifle Roundabout Park
This roundabout park has been rebuilt recently and it has the statue of Cannon Rifle and paved paths are ideal for morning and evening jogs or leisurely walk. Nearby, there is a green wide space, surrounded with trees and equipped with benches and well-maintained pathways make it a great spot for jogging and walking. There is also a statue that dedicated to heroes during World War I.
Googele Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/To8GzQWdPrApYDUU6
Koh Pich park
Koh Pich Park, is located on Koh Pich Island (Diamond Island) in Phnom Penh. Koh Pich is a rapidly developing area known for its modern infrastructure, convention center, and entertainment venues, and many parks provide a recreational space for locals and visitors. The riverbank path is located along the riverbanks, providing scenic views of the Tonle Bassac River. It’s a peaceful spot for visitors to enjoy the river breeze, especially during the evening. Koh Pich City Hall park is located in front of Koh Pich City Hall, which features landscaped gardens, wide walkways, and open spaces for people to gather. Coconut Park is a family-friendly area where children can play, and people can relax on the green lawns.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZEJxVxDsWnxj5YEf7
Peng Hout Euro Park (Peng Hout Beung Snoar Residence)
Located in a Luxury residential development by Peng Hout Group, one of Cambodia’s Largest real estate companies, this gated community features modern villas, green spaces, and amenities like parks, playgrounds, and fitness areas. By the name, you can imagine there some buildings of famous places in Europe. The park is very big and there are a lot of restaurants you can enjoy as well.
Google Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/KkarhmmfSVFWaPaj8
It is more than where you go, but also if you are planning to visit Phnom Penh for the first time, you may want to check these parks and find your favorite.
