Singapore is famous for intense shopping scenes and glitzy, modern buildings. Although it’s typically called the Lion City, there’s also another moniker – the Garden City. Singapore has an abundance of beautiful nature parks and gardens where you can just stroll around, have a picnic, and just bask in the good vibes. Nature parks are great places to unwind, and maybe catch an event or two. Singapore has over 350 nature parks, so best believe that we’re rounding up just a few for you to explore.
Nature Parks in Singapore
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1. Singapore Botanic Gardens
Starting off strong with the Singapore Botanic Gardens, this is Singapore’s oldest garden, and also one of the most historic places in the country. Declared as Singapore’s first ever UNESCO Heritage Site, and was first established in 1859. It’s also one of the biggest parks in Singapore, as the gardens span across 60 acres. There are over 40 Heritage Trees, and this beautiful nature park is also home to the National Orchid Garden, which boasts the world’s largest orchid display with more than 60,000 plants and orchids. There’s tons to do at this garden; it’s one of the best parks in Singapore for walking, or you could even visit the SBG Heritage Museum and the CDL Green Gallery.
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| Address: | 1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569 |
| Operating hours: | 5am – 12am daily |
| Contact details: | 1800 471 7300 |
2. East Coast Park
So you probably already know that the East Coast Park is the biggest park in Singapore, but do you know how big it actually is? The East Coast Park stretches across a whopping 185 hectares, which is a crazy amount of land. That being said, there’s no shortage of activities to do at this park. This huge nature park carries the theme, ‘Recreation for All’, and there’s definitely something for everybody. Apart from being one of the best parks for walking and people-watching, there’s also playgrounds, a water play area, cycling paths, cable skiing, in addition to an Xtreme SkatePark. Not to mention, this nature park also includes a coastline where you can just chill on the beach, play some beach volleyball or water sports, or maybe take a dip into the ocean.
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| Address: | E Coast Park Service Rd, Singapore |
| Operating hours: | Open 24 hours |
| Contact details: | – |
3. Jurong Lake Gardens
One of the new parks in Singapore, Jurong Lake Gardens was made open to the public in 2021. A gorgeous nature park that has one section for adults and another for kids, this garden is nothing short of tranquil and inclusive. Both sections are wheelchair-accessible, and there are features that are specifically curated for senior citizens with dementia, as well as features for children with conditions such as mild autism and ADHD. Take a stroll through the park and walk across the beautiful freshwater lake, streams, and grasslands if you’d like somewhere to clear your head.
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| Address: | Yuan Ching Rd, Singapore |
| Operating hours: | Open 24 hours |
| Contact details: | – |
4. Bedok Reservoir Park
A popular spot for sports enthusiasts, Bedok Reservoir Park is one of the best nature parks in Singapore to go for a jog, run, or to do some water sports. This nature park surrounds the 88-hectare Bedok Reservoir, and there’s no shortage of activities for thrill seekers and adrenaline junkies. You can go cycling or in-line skating, rent a dragon boat or a kayak, or you can even swing through the trees like Tarzan at the aerial tree obstacle course. Anglers can also go fishing on the fishing deck, or you can go bird watching and take stunning pictures at the highest point of Bedok Reservoir Park, where the panoramic views of the nature park is absolutely magnificent.
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| Address: | 760 Bedok Reservoir Rd, Singapore 479245 |
| Operating hours: | 7am – 7pm |
| Contact details: | 65 1800 471 7300 |
5. Admiralty Park
Admiralty Park is one of our favourite nature parks in Singapore ever because it’s so fun! An amazing spots for kids (or kids at heart), this is the biggest park in the north. Plus, it’s home to the largest nature area within an urban park. There are three main play areas in this park; Junior Play, Adventure Play and the Family Terracing Play. All of their play areas are made for children of all ages, and encourage group and familial interactions. The playgrounds also feature inclusive physical structures that supports play between children with and without special needs! In addition to that, Admiralty Park is home to over 100 species of flora and fauna, spread across 20 hectares of secondary forest, mangrove, riverine and open grassland habitats, so keep your eyes peeled for birds, butterflies, monkeys, and many more creatures!
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| Address: | 6A Admiralty Rd, Singapore 732006 |
| Operating hours: | Open 24 hours |
| Contact details: | 65 1800 471 7300 |
6. Mount Faber Park
Trust us, the views at Mount Faber Park are absolutely unparalleled. Originally named Telok Blangah Hill, it was renamed Mount Faber in 1845. It’s one of the oldest parks in Singapore, and although it might be a little tourist-y, you have to go there at least once in your life. Take a cable car at Faber Peak to travel to Sentosa Island and enjoy gorgeous views from above, or dine at one of the many trendy bars and restaurants. Alternatively, you could also peek through the telescope at one of the many lookout points for stunning panoramic views of the Southern islands.
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| Address: | 109 Mount Faber Road, Singapore |
| Operating hours: | – |
| Contact details: | – |
7. Coney Island
No, not that Coney Island. This Coney Island is a little more chill, and is one of the best hidden parks in Singapore. Plus, doesn’t it remind you of Twilight? One of the more quiet nature parks in Singapore, it’s also known as Pulau Serangoon, and it’s very easily accessible from Punggol Central. You can also get to the island from the other side, via the Lorong Halus Wetlands. The vibes of this island is very different from the city centre, and will make you feel like you’re in a different land. Stroll along the main path, but keep an eye out for paths that will lead you to the serene beach areas. Plus, there’s also a mangrove trail that’s best to walk through after a rainy day as the mangroves will be filled with water, as well as a spooky abandoned villa, perfect for ghost hunters.
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| Address: | Serangoon Island, Singapore |
| Operating hours: | – |
| Contact details: | – |
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