{{Short description|Urban park in Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta, Indonesia}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2026}} {{Infobox park | name = Bendera Pusaka Park | native_name = Taman Bendera Pusaka | native_name_lang = id | image = Jembatan Merah Putih Taman Bendera Pusaka.jpg | image_caption = The skybridge that connects the east and south zones of the park, 2026 | type = [[Urban park]] | location = [[Kebayoran Baru]], [[South Jakarta]], [[Jakarta]], [[Indonesia]] | coordinates = {{coord|-6.243711|106.792719}} | area = {{cvt|5.6|ha}} | opened = {{Start date|2026|03|14|df=y}} (current form) | owner = Jakarta Provincial Government | operator = Integrasi Transit Jakarta {{Small|([[Jakarta MRT]] and [[Kereta Api Indonesia]])}} | public_transit = {{Ubl|{{Rint|Jakarta|M}} {{Mrts|Blok M BCA}}|{{Rint|Jakarta|tjk1}} {{Trjs|Blok M}}|{{Rint|Jakarta|tjk13}} {{Rint|Jakarta|tjk13B}} {{Rint|Jakarta|tjk13E}} Mayestik}} }}
'''Bendera Pusaka Park''' ({{Langx|id|Taman Bendera Pusaka}}, {{Literal translation|Heirloom Flag Park}}) is a {{convert|5.6|ha}} urban park in the [[Kebayoran Baru]] [[Kecamatan|district]] of [[South Jakarta]], Indonesia, located near the famous commercial quarter of [[Blok M]] to the east. It has an L-shaped design with an east-south-north alignment, which is formed by the merger of the existing Ayodya, Langsat and Leuser parks.<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=Soedirman |first=Omarali Dharmakrisna |date=2026-03-15 |title=Taman Bendera Pusaka Blok M Resmi Dibuka, Ada Lapangan Padel Premium Gratis |url=https://megapolitan.kompas.com/read/2026/03/15/06000091/taman-bendera-pusaka-blok-m-resmi-dibuka-ada-lapangan-padel-premium |access-date=2026-03-16 |work=[[kompas.com]] |language=id}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Atnam |first=Aulli |date=2026-03-15 |title=Tiga Taman Jadi Satu, Jakarta Kini Punya Taman Bendera Pusaka |url=https://www.goodnewsfromindonesia.id/short/tiga-taman-jadi-satu-jakarta-kini-punya-taman-bendera-pusaka |access-date=2026-03-16 |work=Good News From Indonesia |language=id}}</ref>
== History == The district (''[[kecamatan]]'') of Kebayoran Baru was originally developed as a standalone [[Planned city|planned]] [[satellite city]] of [[Batavia, Dutch East Indies|Batavia]] (now [[Jakarta]]) after [[World War II]], carrying the principles of "[[Garden city movement|garden city]]" onto its design. Thus, the planned city design has included many urban parks and other green spaces, including three separated yet adjacent parks in block C near Kyai Maja street, a site that what is now lies within the Kramat Pela subdistrict (''[[kelurahan]]'').<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sudrajat |date=2023-08-14 |title=Kota Satelit Kebayoran Baru, Rumah Jengki, dan Guruh Soekarnoputra |url=https://www.detik.com/properti/berita/d-6874999/kota-satelit-kebayoran-baru-rumah-jengki-dan-guruh-soekarnoputra |access-date=2026-03-17 |website=[[detikproperti]] |language=id-ID}}</ref> These three parks were later known as '''Ayodya''', '''Langsat''' and '''Leuser''' parks, divided by the Barito and Kyai Maja streets to the east and north.
[[File:Taman Ayodya Jakarta 202311 1.jpg|thumb|left|Pond at Ayodya Park prior to revitalization and transformation into Bendera Pusaka Park, 2023]] To the east of Langsat Park, there is Barito Street, where there used to be a row of kiosks for [[ornamental bird]] traders outside the compound, which had already existed since the 1970s.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fadilah |first=Kurniawan |date=2025-08-01 |title=Pedagang Burung di Barito Jaksel Dipindah ke Lenteng Agung dan Pasar Minggu |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-8040712/pedagang-burung-di-barito-jaksel-dipindah-ke-lenteng-agung-dan-pasar-minggu |access-date=2026-03-16 |website=[[detiknews]] |language=id-ID}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Nugroho |first=Novali Panji |date=2025-08-07 |title=Pasar Hewan Barito Riwayatmu Dulu dan Kini |url=https://www.tempo.co/politik/pasar-hewan-barito-riwayatmu-dulu-dan-kini-2056009 |access-date=2026-03-16 |website=[[Tempo (Indonesian magazine)|Tempo]] |language=id}}</ref> Ayodya Park, formerly named Barito Park, was partially used for ornamental animal and flower kiosks that covered its frontage. These kiosks were inaugurated by then [[Governor of Jakarta|Jakarta Governor]] [[Ali Sadikin]] in 1970 and were collectively known as the "Barito Market" (''Pasar Barito'').<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite news |date=2008-01-18 |title=Pasar Barito, Riwayatmu Kini... |url=https://nasional.kompas.com/read/2008/01/18/06523472/index-html |access-date=2026-03-18 |work=[[kompas.com]] |language=id}}</ref> In January 2008, the Jakarta Provincial Government under [[Fauzi Bowo]] ordered the demolition of about 150 kiosks of the Barito Market, in order to restore Barito Park as an open green space. It drew clashes during the process.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2008-01-18 |title=Pasar Barito Tinggal Kenangan |url=https://www.liputan6.com/news/read/153702/pasar-barito-tinggal-kenangan |access-date=2026-03-18 |work=[[liputan6.com]] |language=id}}</ref> The traders were relocated to the nearby markets, but some of them were given new kiosks along the eastern border of the Langsat Park at Barito street.<ref name=":2" /> The reinstated Barito Park was reinaugurated as "Ayodya Park" by Governor Fauzi Bowo on 15 March 2009.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Pratama |first=Tusi |date=2015-03-08 |title=Taman Barito Berganti Nama Menjadi Taman Ayodya |url=http://www.indopos.co.id/2015/03/taman-barito-berganti-nama-menjadi-taman-ayodya.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150309051520/http://www.indopos.co.id/2015/03/taman-barito-berganti-nama-menjadi-taman-ayodya.html |archive-date=2015-03-09 |access-date=2026-03-18 |work=Indopos |language=id}}</ref>
In July 2025, Governor [[Pramono Anung]] envisioned an "[[ASEAN]] Park" near the commercial square of [[Blok M]]; it was revealed that the vision is in a form of the revitalization and merger of Ayodya, Langsat and Leuser parks.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Akbar |first=Adrial |date=2025-07-10 |title=Tiga Taman di Jaksel Digabung, Pramono Bangun Jogging Track Terpanjang |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-8004919/tiga-taman-di-jaksel-digabung-pramono-bangun-jogging-track-terpanjang |access-date=2026-03-16 |website=[[detiknews]] |language=id-ID}}</ref> However, the plan name was changed to "Taman Bendera Pusaka" ('Heirloom Flag Park').<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fadilah |first=Kurniawan |date=2025-08-01 |title=Tak Jadi 'Taman ASEAN', 3 Taman Gabungan di Jaksel Dinamai Taman Bendera Pusaka |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-8040677/tak-jadi-taman-asean-3-taman-gabungan-di-jaksel-dinamai-taman-bendera-pusaka |access-date=2026-03-16 |website=[[detiknews]] |language=id-ID}}</ref> Because of this, the ornamental bird kiosks along the eastern border of Langsat Park had to be relocated and the traders initially refused to do so.<ref name=":2" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Putri |first=Luthfia Miranda |date=2025-07-04 |title=Pedagang hewan di Pasar Barito tolak relokasi pembangunan Taman ASEAN |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/4943393/pedagang-hewan-di-pasar-barito-tolak-relokasi-pembangunan-taman-asean |access-date=2026-03-16 |website=[[Antara News]] |language=id}}</ref> On 8 August 2025, a groundbreaking ceremony was held to start the revitalization and merging process; it was surreptitiously held to avoid protests from the traders.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rachmadina |first=Ruby |date=2025-08-08 |title=Pramono Diam‐diam Groundbreaking Taman Bendera Pusaka, Apa Alasannya? |url=https://megapolitan.kompas.com/read/2025/08/08/18011191/pramono-diam-diam-groundbreaking-taman-bendera-pusaka-apa-alasannya |access-date=2026-03-16 |work=[[kompas.com]] |language=id}}</ref> The ornamental bird kiosks remained in site until they were ultimately demolished in late October 2025 and were later relocated on a site near [[Lenteng Agung railway station]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-27 |title=Pasar Barito Dibongkar, Pramono Sebut untuk Memperluas Ruang Terbuka Hijau |url=https://daerah.sindonews.com/read/1637227/6/pasar-barito-dibongkar-pramono-sebut-untuk-memperluas-ruang-terbuka-hijau-1761541850 |access-date=2026-03-16 |website=sindonews.com |language=id-ID}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-26 |title=Sentra Fauna Lenteng Agung Tempat Relokasi Pedagang Pasar Barito Rampung Akhir Bulan Ini |url=https://voi.id/berita/518310/sentra-fauna-lenteng-agung-tempat-relokasi-pedagang-pasar-barito-rampung-akhir-bulan-ini |access-date=2026-03-16 |website=voi.id |language=id}}</ref>
The revitalization and merging process costed around 100 billion [[rupiah]] and was funded through [[corporate social responsibility]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Rachmadina |first=Ruby |date=2026-02-26 |title=Dibangun Rp 100 Miliar, Taman Bendera Pusaka Diresmikan Maret 2026 |url=https://megapolitan.kompas.com/read/2026/02/26/22265271/dibangun-rp-100-miliar-taman-bendera-pusaka-diresmikan-maret-2026 |access-date=2026-03-17 |work=[[kompas.com]] |language=id}}</ref> On 14 March 2026, the Bendera Pusaka Park was inaugurated by Governor Pramono Anung and former [[President of Indonesia|Indonesian President]] [[Megawati Sukarnoputri]].<ref name=":1" />
== Monument == [[File:Patung Ibu Fatmawati Taman Bendera Pusaka.jpg|thumb|upright|Statue of Fatmawati sewing the ''[[Bendera Pusaka|bendera pusaka]]'']] There is one monument within Bendera Pusaka Park, namely the statue of the [[First ladies and gentlemen of Indonesia|first lady]] [[Fatmawati]], the third wife of the first Indonesian President [[Sukarno]]. Designed by Teguh Ostenrik, it depicts her sewing the ''[[Bendera Pusaka|bendera pusaka]]'', the first Indonesian flag flown during the [[Proclamation of Indonesian Independence|Independence Procamation]] on 17 August 1945.<ref name=":3" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sari |first=Brigitta Belia Permata |date=2026-03-14 |title=Patung Fatmawati Hamil Guntur Soekarnoputra Jadi Ikon Taman Bendera Pusaka |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-8400354/patung-fatmawati-hamil-guntur-soekarnoputra-jadi-ikon-taman-bendera-pusaka |access-date=2026-03-17 |website=[[detiknews]] |language=id-ID}}</ref>
== Facilities == [[File:Zona Utara Taman Bendera Pusaka.jpg|thumb|left|North zone of the park]] With a total area of {{convert|5.6|ha}}, Bendera Pusaka Park is divided into three zones: the east (formerly Ayodya Park), south (Langsat) and north (Leuser) zones. It has an iconically-designed red skybridge that connects the east and south zones, which is inspired by the span of the [[Indonesian flag]] and mimics those in [[Tebet Eco Park]]. The south and north zones are connected via a tunnel below the Kyai Maja street, in line with a canal. The park includes a 1,2-kilometre jogging track, multifunction halls, ''[[musalla]]'' (small space for [[Salat|Islamic prayers]]) basketball court, and a free-to-access [[padel]] court.<ref name=":1" />
[[File:Taman Bendera Pusaka Zona Selatan.jpg|thumb|right|South zone of the park]]
== Transportation == Bendera Pusaka Park is primarily accessible via the [[Transjakarta]] [[bus rapid transit]] (BRT) network. The nearest Transjakarta BRT station is the Mayestik BRT station of [[Transjakarta Corridor 13|Corridor 13]] to the west at Kyai Maja Street and the [[Blok M Bus Terminal]] of [[Transjakarta Corridor 1|Corridor 1]] to the east. The network also provides feeder services that pass and stop around the park. Aside from that, Bendera Pusaka Park is also accessible with the [[Jakarta MRT]] with an approximately 400-metre walk from [[Blok M BCA MRT station]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wibawana |first=Widhia Arum |date=2026-03-15 |title=Cara ke Taman Bendera Pusaka Naik TransJ, KRL, dan MRT Jakarta |url=https://news.detik.com/berita/d-8401281/cara-ke-taman-bendera-pusaka-naik-transj-krl-dan-mrt-jakarta |access-date=2026-03-17 |website=[[detiknews]] |language=id-ID}}</ref>
== Criticisms == About two weeks after inauguration, the canal at Bendera Pusaka Park became an eyesore as it was [[Water pollution|polluted]] and releasing a foul smelling odor. The management said that a waste treatment installation is still under construction to relieve the issue, which is due to be finished by June 2026. During the inauguration, Pramono promised that, once the waste treatment is operating, the canal will be "as clean and crystal clear as [[Cheonggyecheon|those]] in [[South Korea|Korea]]".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Salsabila |first=Hanifah |date=2026-03-29 |title=Taman Bendera Pusaka Baru Dibuka, tapi Danau Buatannya Bau dan Hitam |url=https://megapolitan.kompas.com/read/2026/03/29/20365871/taman-bendera-pusaka-baru-dibuka-tapi-danau-buatannya-bau-dan-hitam |access-date=2026-03-30 |work=[[kompas.com]] |language=id}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Putri |first=Luthfia Miranda |date=2026-03-31 |title=Pembangunan IPAL di Taman Bendera Pusaka ditargetkan rampung Juni 2026 |url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/5502518/pembangunan-ipal-di-taman-bendera-pusaka-ditargetkan-rampung-juni-2026 |access-date=2026-04-02 |website=[[Antara News]] |language=id}}</ref>
== See also == {{Portal|City|Jakarta |Indonesia}}
* [[Kebayoran Baru]] * [[Tebet Eco Park]], another urban park in the [[Tebet, South Jakarta|Tebet]] district with a similar design concept
== References == {{reflist}}
== External links == * {{Commons category-inline|Bendera Pusaka Park}}
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