Rawa Buaya Park in Rawa Buaya, Cengkareng

Rawa Buaya Park is a green open space located in the Rawa Buaya subdistrict of Cengkareng, West Jakarta. It functions as an urban forest, providing a natural environment within the city. The park spans an area of 1.1 hectares and features various plants, including protective trees like canary and mahogany, as well as productive trees such as rambutan, water guava, and mango.

Key Highlights

  • Located in the Rawa Buaya subdistrict of Cengkareng, West Jakarta.
  • Functions as an urban forest (Hutan Kota).
  • Covers an area of 1.1 hectares.
  • Features a variety of trees, including protective and productive species.
  • Includes a large fish pond.
  • Offers a tranquil atmosphere despite being in an urban setting.

Location & Connectivity

Rawa Buaya Park is situated in the Rawa Buaya subdistrict, Cengkareng, West Jakarta. The area is accessible via public transportation, with the Transjakarta Rawa Buaya bus stop serving Corridor 3 nearby. The bus stop is located on Jalan Daan Mogot and is close to the Jakarta Outer Ring Road (JORR) West exit at KM 05. The Rawa Buaya KRL (Commuter Line) Station, serving the Tangerang line, is also located in the vicinity, providing connectivity to Tangerang, the city center, and Bekasi. Microtrans (JAK 50, JAK 80), KWK (B04, B08), and Microlet (M48) also serve the area. Ride-hailing services are also available.

Facilities

The park's features include a variety of trees and a large fish pond. It has pathways for walking, a man-made river with a pink bridge, and limited seating. However, the park has been noted for its unkempt appearance, with some facilities showing signs of disrepair and a lack of adequate lighting and trash receptacles.

Relevance

Rawa Buaya Park contributes to the urban green space network in West Jakarta, offering a natural respite within the densely populated Cengkareng district. Despite reports of being underutilized and in need of maintenance, its presence as an urban forest provides ecological benefits and recreational potential for the surrounding community.

Nearby

Rawa Buaya Park is located in the Rawa Buaya subdistrict, which borders Cengkareng Timur to the north, Duri Kosambi to the west, and Kembangan Utara and Kembangan to the east and south. Notable nearby transportation hubs include Rawa Buaya KRL Station and the Transjakarta Rawa Buaya bus stop. The park is adjacent to Apartment Orchard. The broader Cengkareng district is designed to be a business district and features malls, entertainment centers, office centers, hospitals, and schools.

Data Table

CategoryData
POI TypePark / Urban Forest
SubdistrictRawa Buaya
DistrictCengkareng
CityWest Jakarta
ProvinceDKI Jakarta
Area of Rawa Buaya Subdistrict4.07 km² (2016), 4.23 km² (2018), 3.71 km² (2010)
Population of Rawa Buaya Subdistrict70,443 (2016), 25,548 (2018), 71,231 (2010)
Population Density of Rawa Buaya Subdistrict17,308 jiwa/km² (2016)
Postal Code of Rawa Buaya Subdistrict11740
Area of Cengkareng District26.56 km² (mid 2023), 26.54 km² (2007)
Population of Cengkareng District591,748 (mid 2023)

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