Tebet Timur Park, Tebet, South Jakarta

Tebet Timur Park, officially known as Tebet Eco Park (TEP), is a significant urban green space spanning 7.3 hectares in South Jakarta, Indonesia. Originally two separate parks, Taman Tebet Utara and Taman Tebet Selatan, it underwent revitalization and was inaugurated on April 23, 2022, by the Governor of DKI Jakarta, Anies Baswedan. The park's design emphasizes the harmonization of ecological, social, educational, and recreational functions, aiming to reconnect people with nature.

Tebet Timur Park is situated on Jalan Tebet Timur Raya in the Tebet Timur subdistrict of South Jakarta. The park is accessible via several public transportation options. Train users can disembark at Cawang Station, approximately 1.2 kilometers away (a 14-minute walk), or Tebet Station, and continue by Mikrotrans (JAK-43 route). TransJakarta users can take routes 9, 9A, 9C, or 7D, with the Tebet Eco Park TransJakarta stop (formerly Tebet BUMD) located on Jalan Letjen MT Haryono. The park also provides five designated parking locations for private vehicles. The Infinity Link Bridge within the park enhances pedestrian flow and connectivity between its northern and southern sections, which are separated by Jalan Tebet Timur.

Tebet Eco Park offers a range of facilities designed for recreation, education, and social interaction. These include a Community Lawn for gatherings, a Children's Playground with integrated slides, a Community Garden for cultivation and educational activities, a tranquil Forest Buffer with tree signage, a Plaza as a main entrance and vendor area, and a Thematic Garden for art installations and fragrant plants. The Wetland Boardwalk provides access to a natural system designed for flood control and water purification. Other amenities include toilets, gazebos, an outbound area, an information center, souvenir shops, and designated trash bins. Recent additions include a fish pond (functioning as a water playground) and a pet park in the southern part, as well as a barbecue area and MSME spots near the northern main gate.

Tebet Timur Park plays a crucial role in Jakarta's urban landscape by serving as a revitalized green open space that addresses environmental and social needs. Its ecological design, including river re-naturalization and wetland development, significantly mitigates flooding and improves water quality in the area. The park promotes biodiversity, conserves existing trees, and enhances urban habitats. As a public facility, it fosters social equity and well-being by providing inclusive recreational and educational opportunities for people of all ages, transforming it into a community-centered urban oasis. The park's success as a model for ecological urban regeneration in Jakarta has also positively impacted the local economy, with increased turnover for street vendors.

Tebet Timur Park is situated within the Tebet district, known for its vibrant atmosphere. Notable nearby areas include Manggarai, which hosts Manggarai Station, a key train hub connecting Jakarta to other cities like Bogor. The Menteng Pulo Cemetery is a historical site in the vicinity. Other surrounding administrative villages within the Tebet district include Tebet Barat, Kebon Baru, Bukit Duri, Manggarai, Manggarai Selatan, and Menteng Dalam. The area also features various cafes and shops along Jalan Tebet Timur, and it is in proximity to major roads like Jalan Tebet Timur Raya and the MT Haryono tollway.