| Perdana Park | |
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 Perdana Park musical fountain. | |
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| Type | Public park |
| Location | Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia. |
| Coordinates | 5°57′2.26″N116°3′1.34″E / 5.9506278°N 116.0503722°E |
Perdana Park is a recreational park in Tanjung Aru, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia.
The park features a running track, wheelchair ramps, and reserved parking space for disabled people. At night, visitors can watch light musical fountain, [1] with the park also become a busking venues. [2]
The access to the park are free from any charges. [3]
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