Oval Ladang Park in Tarakan City, North Kalimantan Province


Pamusian Village becomes tourists’ favorite destination when spending a vacation in Tarakan City. It is because they can find numerous vacation spots including a relaxing site called Oval Ladang Park. It belongs to Tarakan Tengan Sub-District, actually. Most people visit it to enjoy the serenity and amusing atmosphere at night. Still, the site offers a comfort to tourists regardless of the time of visit. If they come in the morning, for example, they would enjoy a refreshing air. At noon, many people and food vendors come to the park. In the evening, people come for jogging and relaxation!

The Nuance
In terms of nuance, Oval Ladang Park is both serene and beautiful. The environment is clean and many plants are placed in that area neatly. There is even a unique brontosaurus statue in the midst of the park! It is surrounded by lush beautiful plants and grassy landscape. The local government even provides some facilities like toilets and wireless internet, as well. The good thing is the park resides near to both a local settlement and city. This strategic value lures lots of visitors, including the locals and tourists, therefore.

Exploring Oval Ladang Park
Oval Ladang Park is famous due to many reasons. For instance, it is related to the nuance. All visitors would feel satisfied and refreshed when spending some time in the park. For the best experience, though, tourists should visit it either in the morning or afternoon. At those times, they may meet more people, as well. In the morning, the ambiance is peaceful and it becomes merrier in the afternoon. Most visitors are local youngsters who often hang out with friends, actually. Still, kids and tourists often visit it due to their spare time.

The next reason why Oval Ladang Park becomes more popular over time is related to the location, which is quite strategic. It is quite accessible either from the downtown or villages. Once arriving at the park, tourists may see the uniqueness right away. The first noticeable feature is the shape of the park, which appears oval. This explains why the locals gave such name to it. Another unique feature is none other than a brontosaurus statue, which often becomes an object for photography.

The most crowded time is between 4 pm and 12 pm! That means tourists are able to spend a good time at the park in the evening. What is more? Another allure is the presence of a free wireless internet connection. Thus, it is recommended to carry a laptop, smartphone, or other similar gadgets. They can take advantage of the free service and browse the internet to their heart’s content.

Nearby Attractions

  • Sumur Umum Skip
  • Pump Pertamina Monument
  • Rumah Bundar Museum

How to Get There
A flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport (Jakarta City) to Tanjung Harapan Port (Tanjung Selor City) may take around 1 day and 11 hours. Once tourists arrive at Tanjung Selor, they can take Kolonel Sutadji and Skip II Street to get to Kayan Port. The purpose is to ride a boat and head to Tengkayu Airport at Tarakan Island. After arriving at the destination, the last thing to do is to head to Oval Ladang Park. The distance is 3.5 km, so the trip may take around 10 minutes. As of the best route, it is Pangeran Diponegoro Street.

Where to Stay

  • Bintang Hotel
  • Lembasung Hotel


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