Saranrom Park, Saranrom Rd ( near the Chao Phraya Tha Tien Pier and the Grand Palace ). This park was originally a royal garden part of the Saranrom Palace, built in 1866 by King Rama IV. He wanted to use it after he stepped down as a monarch, but died before it was completed. When King Rama V took over, he gave the palace to his younger brothers, and turned the park into a zoo. When he built the Dusit Palace in the early 20th century, he moved all the animals to the Dusit Zoo opposite the palace. The park then became a property of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, before being turned into a public park in 1960. The basic layout still resembles its original design by King Rama IV. It is a lush garden created around a lake, home to glass houses, ancient trees and wooden pagodas. After work, many locals use the park for running & aerobics. At the south end of the park is a marble monument dedicated to HM Queen Sunantha Kumareerat and HRH Prince Kannaporn Phetcharat.
The definition of Saranrom Park is the old royal garden. Built in 1866 by King Rama IV, it was a part of Saranrom Palace located to the outside wall east of the Grand Palace. The King intended to stay at this palace after his son became king. However, he passed away before its completion. The construction was completed in the reign of King Rama V. The palace was used as a residence for many of the king's brothers while they were waiting for the completion of their own palace construction.

Later, it was used to receive royal foreign visitors, such as Prince Oscar, the son of the Swedish King in 1884 who wrote about the beauty of its royal garden. King Rama V assigned Henry Alabaster, a botanical expert, to manage this royal garden. the garden was so beautiful that the royal Family often visited. It was decorated with a fountain, ornamental plants, orchids, trees and red roses, the King's favourite flower. There are also aviaries and a crocodile pond. In 1934, the crown Prince ( King Rama VI ) used this royal garden for the royal guard training program and for the centre of tradition and culture as well as innovation in the name of Tawi PanyaSamoson ( Intellectual Club ).

The park comes to life in the early mornings. People living in the area of Rattanakosin Island use the park for exercise. In the morning and evening, many forms of exercise can be seen such as Taikek, Sword Dance, Club Dance and Ballroom Dancing. Outdoor activities are also promoted during the day for children such as the Natural Classroom for Art and Ecology. This reflects the role and value of this park especially in the heart of the city towards its community. With its long history of over a century, this park reflects characteristics of the Rattanakosin period. This can be seen from materials used for decoration in this park and it also reflects the King's love and sadness for his Queen consort.

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