Taman Menteng is now open 24 hours, residents highlighted the lack of lighting

Jakarta – DKI Jakarta -Governor Pramono Anung has officially opened five city parks that work for 24 hours. Menteng Park is one of the parks implementing the policy. One resident of Kebon Sirih, Central -Jakarta, Fikri, 30, welcomes the addition of the park’s working hours. Fikri said he could use the park to practice. “For example, if it is allowed for sports, only if the weather is not clear,” Fikri said when he met at Taman Menteng on Sunday (5/18/2025). Browse to continue the content, but Fikri who played football in Taman Menteng earlier every weekend said the lighting was missing at night. It made him reluctant to play football until night. “His vision is missing when he plays at night, it’s different at Monas. If it’s bright at Monas, it can also play at night,” says Fikri. “It’s normal if you play until the night (about 7), just look for saving. But if you play with your own village kids, at least just sunset,” he added. The atmosphere of Taman Menteng, Jakarta. (Maulani/Detikcom) Another resident, Eri, 47, of Kalimalang, East Jakarta, expressed different opinions. He was concerned that the addition of the parking hours of the park up to 24 hours is prone to abuse. “For me, because I usually just play it until noon. Maybe for some good people, but if I really agree to stay until noon, because if the night is vulnerable, vulnerable, the fear of being used by irresponsible people,” says Eri. Eri said he was not used to using the park at night. He simply brought his children to the park until noon. “Pros-cons is ordinary. Yes, for those who may need and don’t have time day, it may be suitable to play at night. But if I, as a user who comes more frequently during the day, is not very influential,” Eri concluded. The next park in Jakarta opens 24 hours: 1. Taman Field Bantengps. Baru, Kec. Sawah Besar, Jakarta Pusat 2. Taman Mentengjl. Hos. Cokroaminoto RT 3 RW 5, Menteng, Kec. Menteng, Jakarta Pusat 3. Taman Leading Satejl. Barito, RT 1 RW 1, Kramat Pela, Kec. Kby. Baru, South Jakarta 4. Taman Ayodyakramat Pela, Kec. Kby. Baru, South Jakarta 5. Taman Literacy Martha Christina Tiahahujl. SISINGAMARAJA No. 2, RT 2 RW 1, Selong, Kec. Kby. Baru, South Jakarta. (IDN/IDN) HOEGENG Awards 2025 Read the inspiring story of the exemplary police candidate here