Taman Gelora, Kuantan - The Seaside Park

Taman Gelora, Kuantan Overview

Taman Gelora located in the Kampung Tanjung district of Kuantan is one of the most beautiful seaside parks in the country. It is widely popular because of the scenic view, a natural jogging path, a huge playground and a magnificent pond with blooming water lilies.

One of the major attractions at Taman Gelora is probably the daily 10,000 step challenge which not only gives the visitors the opportunity to get into good health in a fun way, but also takes them through the various parts of this beautifully created park and gives them the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the busy city life. Taman Gelora has all the essential amenities for the eldery as well as pregnant and nursing women and is completely disabled friendly.

How to Reach Taman Gelora

Bus: The best means to reach Taman Gelora is probably by opting for the public transit bus service. The RapidKuantan bus service has many buses departing after every 10 to 20 minutes from the city center to Taman Gelora. You can also go for the MyRapid Bus 201 which departs from Hentian Bandar to Taman Gelora. The bus tickets cost around RM 1 to RM 2 per ride making it a very economical as well as a convenient means to commute.

Car: Kuantan has well connected and well maintained roadways so you can also opt for driving or hiring a taxi. There are quite a number of parking slots available in and around the area. The cab ride might not be the most economical option, but it will drop you off right at the entrance of Taman Gelora. It must be noted that in Kuantan, the Grab and Uber cabs cost considerably lesser than the other cab services.