🌿 Nature Break at Taman Awam Metropolitan Relau

#penangspots Background Taman Awam Metropolitan Relau is a large public recreational park in Bayan Lepas, Penang, located along Lebuh Relau 4. Managed by the Penang Island City Council, it was opened in 2003 to provide green space for the growing southern districts of the island, which had fewer parks before.  The park includes jungle-trail sections, fruit trees (including durian), shaded play areas, outdoor exercise equipment, a children’s pool, and well-maintained paths for walking or jogging.  Why It’s Worth Visiting It’s perfect for early-morning walks or evening strolls, especially if you want a break from busier parks. The paved sections are easy to access and good for jogging, while the more secluded hillside trails offer a sense of escape into nature. The children’s pool and playground make it family-friendly, and the fruit trees provide local interest (and occasional shade and fragrance). The mix of facilities and natural features means it works well for short visits or spending a few hours.  My Impression Walking through Taman Awam Metropolitan Relau felt refreshing: the air cooler under the tall trees, the sounds of birds and breeze louder than traffic, and the water in the little pool sparkling under morning light. It’s not always perfect—mosquitoes in the undergrowth remind you that you’re close to wild—but that just adds texture. Watching families, joggers, and pets move through the green spaces made it feel alive and grounded. It’s the type of park that quietly adds calm to the day.