Reservoir Park, Kuching — Attraction in Borneo

(Detailed review below) Accessibility - ⭐ Ambiance - ⭐⭐ Cost - ⭐⭐⭐

Hmm.. this place is currently under construction BUT it is still open to the public and yes, folks are still coming here to do their exercises. There's a big renovation project going on, the reservoir water itself has been pumped out and there's quite a bit of construction going on. Maybe 80% of the footpath are fine but it's still weird that health & safety of the site is rather poorly considered since anybody could wander onto the construction areas.

That said, the trees here are amazing and the terrain is rather hilly in some places. Once construction is finished, this should be quite an amazing park in the city centre! I also hope that there are plans to increase the size of the parking lots too.

I'll be back to re-review this place once it is properly completed but for now, my recommendation is to find somewhere else to do...

If you’re looking for a calm, green escape in Kuching that’s toddler-friendly, Reservoir Park is a lovely spot. It’s not huge, but it has just the right balance of nature and easy walking paths that make it manageable with little ones.

⚠️ One heads-up: mosquitoes! Since there are ponds and lots of trees, you’ll definitely want to bring insect repellent, especially if you come in the late afternoon. I put some on my toddler before we walked in, and it made a big difference.

Another note: there aren’t any food stalls inside, so packing water and a few toddler-friendly snacks is a must. And keep in mind the lake edges aren’t fully fenced, so supervision is important if your child tends to dart around. 🥪

Overall, Reservoir Park is a gem for a simple family outing — easy, refreshing, and close enough to the city that you don’t need to plan a full day. Just remember the repellent, and...

This park has been one of my most memorable childhood experiences, with beautiful winding paths, and roads, and steps, where my late Grandfather used to bring me and my cousin along for morning jogs, with the promise that if we finish four laps around the park we get the enjoy delicious Sarawak Laksa. As naughty as we were, we cut roads and barely made two laps and start hounding my Grandpa for laksa, and as a loving Grandfather, even if he knew we took short cuts, he brought us for delicious laksa...