With its huge area of 200 rai (120,000sq m), and its diverse collection of over 2,000 species of local and foreign plants, Queen Sirikit park acts as an idyllic sanctuary to enjoy breezy evenings and chiming birdsongs. Its vast expanse of grassy stretches and unperturbed surrounds also offers wonderful opportunities for taking leisurely evening strolls. Besides its natural treats, the park also shelters many man-made attractions within its realms.
There is a sparkling pool inside the park, garlanded with different varieties of flowers and three beautiful fountains that dance to the sound of music. The Botanical Gardens inside the park, such as 'The Lotus Garden',
'The Banana Garden', 'The Hibiscus Yard' and 'The
Frangipani Yard', present equally delightful attractions, with their
floral treasures. Especially, the Lotus Garden is a rare sight, with
geometrically shaped pools and a diverse assortment of colorful lotuses.The park also decks in landscaped flowerbeds that girdle its numerous walkways. There are benches shaded by climbers, laid out in different corners of the park. Another key draw is the expertly laid out 'Provincial Tree Garden'. Fashioned as the map of Thailand, this garden marks each province with a tree that is local to that area. Thus, this tree garden not only adds on to the distinctiveness of the park, but also presents the plant life of Thailand in an entirely new light.
However, the most remarkable nature of Queen Sirikit Park is that it is the first garden in Thailand that caters to the needs of the visually impaired. Its beauty is open to the blind in the form of Braille information signs. In addition, the park is also equipped with automatic speakers that provide requisite information whenever anyone passes by. Queen Sirikit Park is open to the public from Tuesday to Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. During weekends and public holidays, its operating hours are from 10 am to 6 pm. It remains closed on Mondays.