Eight Fun and Comfortable Places for Jogging in Bandung
- U-Report
VIVA – Exercise is one of the activities that can be done to keep the body healthy. People can do some exercise, such as jogging. Jogging is a combination of leisurely walking and running at speeds below 14km/hour.
Jogging can be done in the morning, or evening or many people do it at night. However, the best time for jogging is in the morning because the body still gets fresh air quality.
It doesn't cost much to do jogging. People can jog in an open place such as a jogging track area, field, or during Car Free Day.
Bandung has many exciting and comfortable places for jogging, such as the following:
1. Saparua Sports Center
Saparua sports center is a favorite jogging spot for Bandung people. The running track in this sports center is quite long and large. The jogging route at Saparua sports center is also surrounded by green trees.
After jogging, people can fill up their energy by enjoying food from vendors around the gor. There are sellers of yellow rice, dim sum, to lontong kari.
2. Saraga (Ganesha Sports Facilities)
Saraga is a favorite spot for Bandung Institute of Technology college students to jog and do other sports. The jogging track at this gym is wide enough so people won't be jostled with other people.
Apart from jogging tracks, Saraga also has other sports spots, such as basketball, volleyball, tennis, and soccer fields. There is even a swimming pool that can be used by the general public.
3. Gor Pajajaran
This sports arena is one of the oldest sports venues in Bandung. Gor Pajajaran is often used for regional and provincial-level athlete competitions. Therefore, the running track has been made according to professional standards.
4. Gasibu Field
The running track at Gasibu Field uses synthetic grass so it is safe to run fast or relax. In addition, during the trend, several green plants were also planted. Although not too lush, at least the presence of these plants can be the attraction of this sports field.
5. UPI Stadium
The Indonesian Education University (UPI) has a sports stadium that can be used by the general public. The stadium has quite complete facilities, from jogging tracks to baseball fields.
However, please note that the running track at this stadium is in the gymnasium area. Even so, the track is still wide and comfortable for jogging.
6. Tegalega Field
Initially, the Tegalega field was used by street vendors for selling. But now, this place has been made and made into a fairly complete sports area. Here you can run or play badminton and soccer.
If people want to jog everywhere, this place can be an option because the route is not too long. Another uniqueness, Tegalega Field is open 24 hours. So, people can exercise until the evening in this place.
7. Parahyangan New Town Area
The Batu Parahyangan City area has a running track that can be used by the general public. Because it is located in a fairly prestigious housing estate, the running track is guaranteed to be safe and comfortable. Apart from jogging, you can also cycle in this area.
8. Siliwangi Stadium
Siliwangi Stadium is the training ground for PERSIB's mainstay players. Although often used for soccer practice at this stadium, people can also jog lightly.
However, because it is a training ground sometimes the use of this stadium is limited. If people want to jog, they can use the path that surrounds the stadium.