Relau Metropolitan Park

Relau Metropolitan Park (23 March 2013)


Relau Metropolitan Park or Taman Metropolitan Relau is a public recreational area in Relau. It was opened to the public on 26 July 2003 by the Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang, TYT Tun Dato' Seri Utama (Dr) Haji Abdul Rahman bin Haji Abbas.

The Metropolitan Park created in answer for the need of a public recreational area in the southern park of Penang Island. Until its establishment, there was no official recreational space to support the Penang's metropolitan area that has grown to encompasses Relau, Sungai Ara and Bayan Lepas.

Relau Metropolitan Park fountain (23 March 2013)


The Metropolitan Park is managed by the Penang Island Municipal Council (Majlis Perbandaran Pulau Pinang, or MPPP) which also manages the Municipal Park and the Penang Botanic Gardens.

Updates

23 February, 2013: A Family Recreation Pool was added to the Relau Metropolitan Park and officiated by Dato' Patahiyah binti Ismail, the President of the Penang Island Municipal Council.

Family Recreation Pond, Relau Metropolitan Park (23 March 2013)

Nearby Sights

Adjacent to the Metropolitan Park is the ruins of Relau Villa. Across Sungai Relau is the Shrine of the Jade Emperor.

Getting there

The nearest bus stop is the Rapid Penang Relau Bus Hub along Lebuh Relau. From there, it is still a walking distance of between 10-20 minutes, depending on your walking speed. The bus hub is served by Rapid Penang bus 301.

Taman Metropolitan Relau (23 March 2013)


Relau Metropolitan Park, gazebo and children's playground (23 March 2013)

Location of Metropolitan Park on the map

List of Parks in Penang and Parks in Malaysia