The local context
Municipal reporting describes Polder Ilham Maulana in Sangatta Utara, not far from Pasar Induk Sangatta, as a water-retention feature that helps address flooding. Its public surroundings also support recreation and social activity. This dual role matters: the water is not a natural lake created for swimming. A visit can be simple—an accessible public route, a pause and observation of how residents share the space—without promising every facility in an older report remains operational.
Planning a visit
Use only open paths and follow barriers, particularly after heavy rain. Do not approach water-control structures or descend to the water because another visitor has done so. Leave room for walkers and local activities, and take rubbish away. Check nearby food options on arrival rather than treating the whole polder as a permanent food festival. Arrange the transfer to your next stop separately; the polder and Kenyamukan are not one continuous pedestrian route.
