Suan Luang Rama IX Park , a new and sizable metropolitan public park, was born out of the aspirations and fervent desire of a group of His Majesty the King'loyal subjects to create and dedicate a park as a token of homage and honour to His Majesty on the occasion of His Sixtieth Birthday Anniversary in the year B.C. 2530 (A.D.1987), with the fullest co-operation of the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority. Suan Luang Rama IX Park is divided into six Areas. 1. Homage to His Majesty 2. The Botanical Garden 3. The Resevoir 4. Rommaniya Garden 5. The Sanam Rasdara 6. The Water Garden The first and foremost of which is called Uthayan Maharaj (literally, "Garden of the Great King") to symbolize the Sovereign' Grace and Majesty. Area Two is a botanical garden dedicated to the propragation of knowledge, collection of and research on the various types of flora. Area Three, named Traphang Keo, is a reservior in line with the flood-preventation project inspired by His Majesty the King, which is the foremost of subsequent water projects. Area Four comprises an open garden where Thailand's natural heritage, including its mountains and geological features, is represented in miniature for visitors to the Park. Area Five, named Sanam Rasdara, is a wide open field intended for use for various types of entertainment of festive occasions. Sanam Rasdara (literlly, "Royal Ground"), fittingly symbolizes the affinity between Luang ("Royal") and Rasdara ("people") Area Six is a garden in the form of mixed jungle and marshlands, providing the life-sustaining habitat for fish, water- fowl and multifarious aquatic plants.