Parks & outdoors
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden
สวนสาธารณะและสวนพฤกษชาติศรีนครเขื่อนขันธ์
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden is a 148-rai green space in Bang Kachao, with ponds, birdwatching and outdoor eco-learning trails. The managed park is in Samut Prakan, across the river from Bangkok.
Visiting essentials
Opening hours
Daily 05:00–19:00, Asia/BangkokPark enquiry
+66 2 461 0972A park for ecological learning
Sri Nakhon Khuean Khan Park and Botanical Garden, also known as Suan Sri, brings together recreation and ecological learning in Bang Kachao. The 148-rai park contains a 40-rai forest-restoration learning area, with routes through former orchard land and different wetland and lowland forest environments. It is managed through the Royal Forest Department’s Nakhon Khuean Khan Green Area and Eco-management Center.
The park is a place to observe plants, birds, butterflies and other wildlife, or to combine a gentle outing with learning about the landscape. A dedicated cycling trail and a separate wheelchair-accessible nature trail offer different ways to explore. The exact map point is a park feature reference; follow local entrance signs when approaching.
Two different nature trails
Cycle through three forest eras
The Pa Sam Yuk trail follows asphalt and compacted-dirt sections. Its interpretation covers old orchard land, natural recovery and forest rehabilitation, with nipa palm, mangrove and lowland vegetation along the route.
ExploreUse the wheelchair nature trail
The Value of Nature trail is designed for wheelchair users and includes interpretation about copper pod, fishtail palm and curtain fig trees, ponds and fish. Its published duration is a guide rather than an access guarantee for every visitor.
ExploreObserve wildlife without expecting a show
Birdwatching through the year
The official guide describes both resident and winter-visiting birds and a raised tower for observation. Species seen will depend on conditions and season; a particular sighting is not guaranteed.
ExploreLook at the wetland habitats
The restoration area includes swamp, mangrove and lowland evergreen forest. Follow the interpretation along the routes to understand how tides, fresh water and former cultivation shape the vegetation.
ExploreMake the visit fit your mobility
A dedicated wheelchair trail is described, but the surfaced cycling loop also includes compacted dirt. Ask the park about current route condition and toilet access if either is essential for your visit.
ExploreReaching Bang Kachao
Arrive by road
The official directions approach from Suksawat Road through Phra Pradaeng, then Petchhung Road and Soi 33. The park entrance is on the right along that approach. Use the map and current road signs for the final turn.
ExploreCross the river by boat
The park publishes approaches from Bang Na and Khlong Toei to Kamnan Khao Pier. Confirm the current landing, boat service and return arrangement locally.
ExploreLocation map
Open full mapFacilities
| Facility | Information |
|---|---|
| Wheelchair-accessible nature trail | Available The official trail is 500 m; ask about current conditions and the assistance required. |
Before arranging a group or assisted visit
For a guided, group or assisted visit, discuss your route and arrival plan with park staff on +66 2 461 0972. The dedicated wheelchair trail and the mixed-surface cycling trail serve different needs; explain which route you intend to use and any assistance required.
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