The site was specifically developed as part of Surabaya's city-wide strategy to increase urban canopy cover and reduce ambient heat.
The park's water retention area is designed to manage excess rainwater runoff during the intensive tropical rainy season.
The site is maintained by the Surabaya City Department of Food Security and Agriculture (DKPP).
The installation of pergolas is a primary design element intended to encourage plant growth while providing cooling shade in open areas.
Hutan Kota Balas Klumprik is a functional urban forest and green space managed by the Surabaya City government. The park features a central artificial lake that serves as a retention basin for local flood mitigation. Visitors navigate the area via paved walking paths surrounded by diverse tropical plantings and trees. A distinctive pergola structure provides a shaded canopy for rest and social seating. The site acts as a cooling microclimate corridor within the dense Wiyung residential zone. It functions as a public recreational facility for local residents and urban dwellers seeking outdoor access.
Underneath the pergola structure with the lake in the background.
Bring mosquito repellent, as the lake and dense vegetation can attract insects.
Visit during the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the peak heat of the day.
Stay on the designated paved paths to protect the surrounding landscape and avoid muddy areas.
Avoid visiting during heavy rain, as the park’s primary function is flood mitigation and paths may become slippery or inaccessible.
Maintain cleanliness by using provided bins; refrain from picking plants or feeding wildlife in the lake area.
