Lat Pho Park — Attraction in Phra Pradaeng District

Bhumibol Bridges. I have used these bridges many times while staying at Samrong. The view from the road over is very panoramic and the approach to the top part of the bridge is a long haul from the start. Lat Pho Park and car park is a geat view of this bridge. You can then walk along Petchahung Alley to Wat Kharn Lard Mon Museum. The Two cable stayed bridges, with main spans of 398 metres and 326 metres, connected by a high level viaduct carry dual three lane carriageways with an additional climbing lane on the approaches. The concrete pylons are diamond shaped with two planes of stay cables that support the outer edges of the main span decks. The overall length of the two crossings together with three elevated approaches is approximately 5 km. Between the two bridges an elevated central interchange connects the main North-South route with the western approach. They span the Chao Phraya River at Samut Prakan Province. H.M. The King has granted the name Bhumibol 1 to the northern bridge across the Chao Phraya River linking Bangkok and Samut Prakan, and the name Bhumibol 2 to the southern bridge that links Phra Pradaeng City and Samrong Sub-district. The two bridges are part of the Industrial Ring Road that connect Rama III Road to Poochao Samingphrai road and Suksawat road. In the middle there is an interchange taking traffic to and from Suksawat road in Phra Pradaeng. The Bhumibol Bridge also known as the Industrial Ring Road Bridge is part of the 13 km long Industrial Ring road connecting southern Bangkok with Samut Prakan Province. The bridge crosses the Chao Phraya River twice, with two striking cable-stayed spans of lengths of 702 metres and 582 metres supported by two diamond-shaped pylons 173 metres and 164 metres high. Where the two spans meet, another road rises to join them at a free-flowing interchange suspended 50 metres above the ground. The bridge opened for traffic on 20 September 2006, before the official opening date of 5 December 2006. It is part of the Bangkok Industrial Ring Road, a royal scheme initiated by King Bhumibol Adulyadej that aims to solve traffic problems within Bangkok and surrounding areas, especially the industrial area around Khlong Toei Port, Southern Bangkok and Samut Prakan Province. According to tradition, all the bridges over the Chao Phraya in Bangkok are named after a member of the Royal Family. In October 2009, it was announced that both bridges would be named after King Bhumibol Adulyadej, with the northern bridge officially named Bhumibol 1 Bridge and the southern bridge Bhumibol 2 Bridge. The unofficial name Mega Bridge was also...

The Landmark Park for Outdoor Exercise Lovers

Hi-light: Good walking and jogging tracks and exercise stations for those outdoor lovers near the landmarks of the Late King: Lat Pho Canal, Industrial Ring Road, Bhumibol Bridges, night time visit with the colorful view for those who don't like sunray.

Location: * easily accessible by private car or taxi and public transport, near Lat Pho Canal, just under the confluence of roads and bridges of the industrial ring road.

Universal design: ** although the walking and jogging tracks are quite convenient for a wheelchair, no disabled parking, disabled toilet is locked.

Cleanness: ** the area and toilets are all at standard cleanness.

Safety: * no security guards, but the place is quite safe with a good park lighting.

Facilities: * perfect walking and jogging tracks with many exercise stations, a memorial exhibition of King Rama IX's royal projects; Lat Pho Canal and the...

Well maintained park catering to families and fitness enthusiasts... Dedicated to King Rama the 9th. Walking / running trails, bespoke play areas for kids and 4 bathroom areas...(Only two appeared operational 22 July 2024) With security posted at the entrance and sheltered by the expensive Bumibol bridges flying overhead it is certainly catering to locals.

Out of the way for tourists and not well connect from the northern parts of the city. But still...