Parks & outdoors
Wachirabenchathat Park (State Railway Park)
สวนวชิรเบญจทัศ
Wachirabenchathat Park, commonly called Rot Fai Park, combines cycling, walking and family recreation with a butterfly garden, sports centre and urban forest in Chatuchak.
Visiting essentials
Park hours
04:30–21:00 dailyGeneral admission
Free; activity charges may be separateA former railway site for recreation and learning
Wachirabenchathat Park (สวนวชิรเบญจทัศ), widely known as Rot Fai or State Railway Park, occupies former State Railway of Thailand land in Chatuchak. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration describes a 375-rai public park managed through its Department of Environment.
Its named attractions include the Bangkok Butterfly Garden and Insectarium, Wachirabenchathat Sports Centre, an urban forest and a miniature traffic-learning town. The grounds also contain a lake fountain and sculpture. These features give visitors several ways to explore the park, from an exercise visit to an outing focused on nature or children’s learning.
For an organised event or filming enquiry, use the BMA public-space service rather than assuming ordinary park entry permits exclusive use. That service identifies separate spaces, including a 3,800-square-metre music lawn and a 2,560-square-metre activity lawn. Park-office enquiries can be made on +66 2 537 9221 or at rotfai.9221@gmail.com.
Exercise and family activities
Cycling and walking
BMA publishes a cycling window of 04:30–21:00, matching the park’s opening hours. Walking, running, picnicking and a children’s playground are also listed.
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The municipal inventory includes a swimming pool, futsal and petanque at the sports centre. Confirm its own session times, membership conditions and charges.
ExploreFree afternoon water activities
Bangkok Learning City lists free kayaking and pedal boats at the park’s water-activities pond from 15:00 to 18:00. Children aged 2–6 require guardian supervision throughout. The activity contact is +66 2 272 4844.
ExploreEntry and park rules
Free entry to the grounds
General admission is free. The published park window does not establish opening hours for every attraction, rental counter or sports session.
ExploreRespect shared recreation areas
BMA prohibits smoking, alcohol, drones, gambling, trading and damage to trees. Follow local signs when using activity areas.
ExploreOrganised use of a space
The BMA service lists event spaces and filming use. Contact the park office about permission and the appropriate space before organising an activity.
ExploreArrival and practical facilities
Rail options
BMA identifies BTS Mo Chit and MRT Chatuchak Park, Kamphaeng Phet and Phahon Yothin as rail approaches. Choose a station and onward route for your intended side of the park.
ExploreRoad entrances
The municipal guide identifies access beside PTT on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road and from Kamphaeng Phet 3 beside JJ Mall and the Children’s Discovery Museum. The map pin here is a feature reference, not an entrance survey.
ExploreToilets and parking
BMA lists public toilets and parking. A current parking tariff, adapted-toilet inventory and step-free route assessment have not been established; ask the park office about a specific access need.
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Open full mapFacilities
| Facility | Information |
|---|---|
| Public toilets | Available Listed by BMA; an adapted-toilet inventory has not been independently confirmed. |
| Parking | Available Listed by BMA; current tariff and space availability require local confirmation. |
| Designated dog area | Available BMA Dog Park programme with advance registration, check-in and zone rules. |
Dogs use designated zones
BMA includes Rot Fai in its Dog Park programme. This permits pets in designated areas, rather than throughout the park. Register online in advance through the municipal Dog Park page and check in and out for each visit. Bring vaccination evidence, keep the animal under control, use a leash where required and clean up waste. Follow the marked boundaries between dog zones and areas where pets are prohibited.
Registration and current conditions
Use the official Dog Park page for its registration and check-in links and the current rules.
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Sources & review
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