Fresh Makeover Transforms Bulan Asri Park Into a Greener Space
Reported by Tiyo Surya Sakti | Translated by Nugroho Adibrata
South Jakarta's Bulan Asri Park—located in RT 09/04, Ragunan, Pasar Minggu—has undergone a major revitalization. The makeover blends vibrant murals with urban food security initiatives, featuring thousands of rice seedlings grown in upcycled water gallons.
We gave it a fresh look
Ragunan Urban Village Economy and Development Head Alda E. Sudarto Putri explained that the park was overdue for a refresh, with faded wall paint and greenery damaged by a prolonged dry spell.
"We gave it a fresh look by repainting the walls with vibrant murals, replacing the damaged plants, and launching a gallon-based rice planting initiative," she expressed, Friday (11/13).
Makeover Leaves Jalan Menteng Pulo II Green Space GreenerTo boost local food security, her side aims to plant around 1,000 upcycled water gallons with rice across the 250-square-meter park this year.
She explained that the gallon-planting method follows successful earlier trials and directly supports the government's broader food security drive.
"Bulan Asri Park gets plenty of sunlight, which is ideal for growing rice. Integrating food security into our urban beautification effort is a breakthrough—turning the park into a single space that is both attractive and productive," she explained.
Alda added that throughout 2026, her side has revamped three existing neighborhood beautification sites across Ragunan.
Beyond Bulan Asri Park, improvements were completed along Jalan TB Simatupang and Jalan Poncol, involving seven PPSU personnel on a dedicated area-improvement squad.
"We hope Ragunan keeps thriving and looking its best by making the most of available land. Upgraded parks give residents comfortable, free access to green open spaces," she said.
