Parks and Recreation Highlights

Johor Bahru’s recreational landscape features international attractions like Legoland Malaysia Resort and the high-tech Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, home to Johor Darul Ta'zim FC. The region is a major hub for golf, hosting numerous championship courses such as the Jack Nicklaus-designed Forest City Golf Resort and the undulating fairways of Horizon Hills. Public green spaces like Bukit Indah Recreational Park and Sembawang Park provide coastal views and jogging tracks along the Straits of Johor.

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Legoland Malaysia

Legoland Malaysia Resort is a theme park in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia.

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Sultan Ibrahim Stadium

The Sultan Ibrahim Stadium is a football stadium in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia.

Horse Stable

Equestrian facility located within the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) campus offering riding lessons and stable tours.

Legoland Malaysia Waterpark

LEGO-themed aquatic park featuring over 20 slides, a wave pool, and the Build-A-Raft River where guests customize rafts with soft bricks.

Water Theme Park

Aquatic center featuring high-speed slides, a wave pool, and an adjacent adventure rope course.

Tanjung Puteri Golf Resort

A 54-hole championship golf destination featuring three distinct courses: Plantation, Village, and the Straits course overlooking the water.

Pulai Spring Resort

Features two 18-hole championship courses, the Melana Course and the Pulai Course, set against the foothills of Mount Pulai.

Impian Emas Golf & Country Club

A 9-hole public golf course characterized by hilly terrain and sand traps, located within the Taman Impian Emas township.

Horizon Hills Golf Course

An 18-hole course designed by Ross Watson, known for its significant elevation changes and fast greens.

Forest City Golf Course

Home to the Jack Nicklaus Legacy Course and the LGK Classic Course, built on reclaimed land with desert-style landscaping.

Poresia Golf and Country Club

A 36-hole facility designed by Pete Dye, featuring four nine-hole loops: Hibiscus, Orchid, Sakura, and Bougainvillea.

Octville Golf

Private golf club located in Masai, featuring an 18-hole course and clubhouse facilities.

Royal Johor Country Club

Historic 18-hole course located near the city center that has previously hosted the Johor Open.

Daiman 18 Golf Club

An 18-hole par 72 course located in Johor Jaya, featuring a flat layout suitable for walking.

Ponderosa Golf & Country Club

An 18-hole course designed by Max Wexler, located close to the city center and offering night golfing facilities.

Permas Jaya Golf and Country Club

A 9-hole course featuring narrow fairways and water hazards, located in the Permas Jaya suburb.

Sembawang Park

Natural sandy beach lined with tranquil park. Clear water, mild waves and BBQ areas are what make this place popular.

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Bukit Indah Recreational Park

Large urban park featuring a 1.2-kilometer jogging track, children's playgrounds, and open lawns for community exercise.

Recreation Park

Public forest park featuring jogging paths, a lake, and camping facilities.

Stadium UTM

Multi-purpose sports stadium located within the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia campus used for football and athletics.