KUALA LUMPUR: IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) recently opened its 4.05-hectare (ha) Central Park in IOI Resort City, Putrajaya.
Nestled adjacent to the Plam Garden Hotel and in close proximity to the 2.5 million sq ft IOI City Mall, this new park promises to become a vibrant hub for residents and visitors alike.
IOI Resort City’s Senior General Manager (Property Management) Ho Kwok Wing described the park as a lifestyle landmark catering to families, fun-lovers and pet owners as it offers diverse sporting and waterfront amenities, including a pet-friendly zone with an obstacle course.
“The Central Park is our latest offering, rounding out the recreational and leisure landscape of IOI Resort City.
“We designed it to foster community interaction in a social space amid serene greenery, scenic lake views and engaging sports amenities,” he said.
The park features an open lawn, playground, jungle track, floral green and various recreational spaces.
Its sporting facilities encourage active lifestyles, including a skate and bike park as well as courts for basketball, badminton and futsal.
Ho highlighted the park’s development aligning with IOIPG’s sustainability goals, providing ecosystem services like climate change mitigation, urban heat island reduction, flood prevention and biodiversity conservation.
“In line with efforts to reduce carbon footprint and conserve existing plants, 71% of the trees in the park have been transplanted within IOI Resort City,” he said, adding that over one-third of the trees planted are vulnerable International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List tree species.
He also noted that the park supports wildlife such as butterflies, dragonflies, reptiles, small mammals, fish, songbirds, waterbirds and raptors.
“For more sustainable operations, the park uses a solar-powered light emitting diode lighting system.
“IOIPG aspires to conserve the park for a long-term contribution towards United Nations Sustainable Development goals,” he said.
The Central Park, managed by IOIPG is open to the public, residents and visitors without charge.
IOI Resort City that spans 318.89 ha is IOI Properties Group’s flagship township development Putrajaya. Its latest residential offering, GEMS Residence, includes 676 condominium units developed with Mitsubishi Estate Residence to blend lifestyle living with community-based care.
— BERNAMA
