Tebet Utara Park, Tebet Eco Park, Tebet Utara

Tebet Utara Park, officially known as Tebet Eco Park (TEP), is a 7.3-hectare urban park located in Tebet, South Jakarta. It serves as a revitalized green open space designed to harmonize ecological, social, educational, and recreational functions for the community. The park, previously known as Taman Honda and Taman Bibit, underwent a significant revitalization to transform two separate park areas (Taman Tebet Utara and Taman Tebet Selatan) into a single integrated park. It was officially reopened to the public on April 23, 2022.

Tebet Utara Park is situated on Jl. Tebet Utara Dalam, Tebet Tim., Kec. Tebet, Kota Jakarta Selatan, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 12820, Indonesia. The park is accessible via public transportation. The closest KRL Commuter Line station is Cawang Station, approximately 1.1 kilometers away, or Tebet Station, about a 10-minute walk. TransJakarta users can reach the park via routes such as 5N, 6C, 6D, JAK43B, JAK48A, or by alighting at Halte BUMD, which is about a 15-minute walk. Mikrotrans routes like JAK-43 (Tongtek-Cililitan) also serve the area. For private vehicles, parking is available at designated locations including Sarana Jaya, SMPN 73 Jakarta, Graha Pratama Building, Wisma Pede Building, and Gas Station 31-128. The park is located in a low emission zone (LEZ), and private motor vehicles are discouraged from circulating in the immediate vicinity.

Tebet Eco Park offers a variety of facilities and features spread across its north and south zones. The north zone includes the Plaza, which acts as the main gateway and accommodates plant vendors and UMKM stalls, a Thematic Garden, Community Lawn, and Event Lawn for gatherings. The south zone features a Wetland Boardwalk for flood control and water quality improvement, a Children Playground with integrated slides and swamp-inspired elements, a Community Garden for cultivation and educational activities, a Community Pavilion, and River Naturalization areas. The two main sections of the park are connected by the Infinity Link Bridge, a six-meter-high pedestrian bridge designed to minimize environmental impact and provide scenic views. Other amenities include jogging tracks, outdoor fitness equipment, toilets, and prayer rooms. A pet park and barbecue area are also being developed.

Tebet Utara Park plays a crucial role in urban regeneration and environmental sustainability within Jakarta. The park's revitalization transformed a previously degraded area prone to flooding into a resilient green space that mitigates flood risk through river renaturalization and enhanced hydraulic capacity. It serves as a vital 'third space' for the community, fostering social interaction, recreation, and ecological education. The park's design emphasizes the co-existence of nature and humans, promoting biodiversity through plant conservation and the reintroduction of native species. Its accessible and inclusive design contributes to the well-being of local residents and sets a precedent for urban park development in Southeast Asia.

Tebet Eco Park is located in the Tebet district of South Jakarta. Notable areas and transit points in the vicinity include Tebet Station and Cawang Station for KRL Commuter Line access. The park is also near major roads like Jalan Tebet Raya and Jalan Tebet Timur. While not immediately adjacent to major malls, Kota Kasablanka is approximately 6 minutes away by car or 25 minutes on foot from Tebet Station. Other diplomatic missions and commercial areas are concentrated in South Jakarta.