All the best Parks, Reserves and Gardens in Singapore
New York is known as the Big Apple. Paris is nicknamed the City of Romance. Singapore is too known as the Garden City, and justifiably so. Lush green trees line almost every road, boulevard, and expressway. You will certainly be hard-pressed to escape the shade of trees when walking on the streets. Every major city tends to set aside “green” spaces within the city limits e.g. parks and gardens. There are numerous such places in Singapore, the locals and tourists alike visit to enjoy the fresh air and a much-needed break from the urban rush. The various noteworthy parks include East Coast Park, Fort Canning Park, MacRitchie Reservoir and Mount Faber Park. Additionally, there are reserve areas, where the government has set aside the natural surroundings for conversational purposes. The Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and Chek Jawa coastal habitats are the most commonly visited. For those that long for flora and fauna, do visit the Singapore Botanical Gardens. Looking for ancient Chinese architecture like pagodas? Drop by the Chinese Garden, where there are beautiful pagodas amidst huge garden spaces. The Marina Bay area will also see the construction of the magnificent Gardens by the Bay. This three-garden attraction is slated to open in mid-2012 and will be fully completed in a couple of years. Numerous F&B outlets will open amidst the exotic environment, home to over 2000 species of plants from exotic places like Latin America, Madagascar, and the Mediterranean. Dining here will be a unique experience, with the majority of outlets opening in unusual settings. Examples include a treetop restaurant and cafes on the edge of a lake. In August 2010, Singapore hosted the inaugural Youth Olympic Games. To commemorate this milestone, the Youth Olympic Park was constructed in the Marina Bay area. Visit this unique art park featuring artworks by local youths.List of all parks, reserves and gardens in Singapore
Parks & Gardens Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
This nature reserve is located near the geographic centre of Singapore, on the slopes and surrounding areas of Bukit Timah Hill.
Parks & Gardens Chek Jawa Wetlands
Nestled on the eastern most tip of Pulau Ubin is Chek Jawa, a unique coastal habitat. You will find mangroves, sandy beaches, coastal forests and lagoons all packed within 1 square kilometre.
Parks & Gardens Chinese Garden
The Chinese Garden was built back in 1975, modelled after the Northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping.
Parks & Gardens East Coast Park
Spanning a total of 15km, the coastline of East Coast Park is an all-encompassing urban retreat. Themed “recreation for all”, it offers a magnificent range of sporting, dining and recreational activities.
Parks & Gardens Fort Canning Park
Back in the 19th century, Fort Canning was used as an arms store, barracks and hospital. The modern day park now overlooks Orchard Road. The park offers a variety of recreational activities, historical, cultural and educational experiences
Parks & Gardens Gardens by the Bay
A total of 101 ha of prime land has been development for the gardens. Food & beverage outlets and a prime focus on the gardens.
Parks & Gardens Mount Faber Park
This park is one of the oldest in Singapore. From here, you could board a cable car to Sentosa Island, or enjoy a panoramic view of the dense Central Business District and most of Southern Singapore.
Parks & Gardens Read my personal experience on MacRitchie Reservoir
Discover MacRitchie Reservoir in Singapore with my guide. Explore hiking trails to kayaking adventures, my personal guide will inspire you to visit the park.
Parks & Gardens Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens are now 151 years old. It was founded way back in 1859 by an Agri-Horticultural society and subsequently handed over to the government to maintain.
Parks & Gardens Youth Olympic Park
Located at the northern end of The Helix bridge, the Youth Olympic Park features 27 award-winning artworks created by Singaporean youths to commemorate the theme “Aspirations for life in Singapore”.
