Taman Festival Park – the seaside amusement attraction at Padang Galak, East Denpasar – that closed in 1999 for a number of reasons, including a devastating national economic crisis, is now undergoing redevelopment after lying dormant and abandoned for almost three decades.
The original park, which was once home to numerous amusement rides, a faux volcano, and animal exhibits, is now being demolished, bulldozed, and divided into 3 separate zones.
As reported by Tribune Bali and Bali Post, the ramshackle park facilities will shortly be transformed into three distinct zones:
A well-organized green that occupies some 30% (2.8 hectares) of the former tourist attraction.
- A parking area for the nearby Sanur passenger port occupying 10-20% of the subject space.
- A garden area reserved exclusively for the cultivation of Balinese ceremonial plants.
The green belt, situated along the southern banks of the Ayung River, will be managed and maintained by the Keseman Traditional Community, led by Jero Mangku I Ketut Wisna. This green belt will be used to plant ceremonial, medicinal, and rare Balinese plants.
The second zone will serve as a central parking area, covering 10-20% of the total area. The central parking lot will support operational parking at the nearby Sanur Harbor and traditional ceremonies held at Padang Galak Beach.
It is presumed that the new parking area will be managed by the Denpasar Municipal Administration, the Provincial government of Bali, and representatives of the surrounding traditional village.
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