Singapore’s Parks and Gardens

Chinese Garden, East Coast Park and Botanic Garden

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

This nature reserve is also the site of Singapore's highest hill, located about 12km from the city centre. Though it is small (1.64sqkm), it contains many interesting varieties of plants and animals, including orchids, lilies, rattan, butterflies, squirrels, wild birds, monkeys and insects.

There are both easy and challenging trails here within the reserve, all with good signage. Nearby, the Hindhede Nature Park features a picnic and play park where families and friends can relax. Other activities available around the Reserve include a six-km mountain bike trail and rock climbing. Free entry to the Reserve.
Open: Daily from 06:00 – 19:00 (night walking within the reserve is not encouraged.)
Location: Bukit Timah Hill, about 12 kilometres from downtown Singapore.

Chinese Garden

As the name suggests, the Chinese Garden exudes the feel of traditional China through its buildings and landscaping, using Suzhou architecture and style. The outstanding arch-bridge (think of the summer Palace in Beijing), a seven-storey pagoda and several Chinese teahouse-style gazebos (ideal for fun picnic) are among the beautiful structures.

Bonsai fans will go crazy with enthusiasm in the Bonsai Garden with its countless mini-trees from all around Asia. Another interesting stop inside the Chinese Garden is the Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum. It features a big pond of turtles, tortoises and fish. Visitors can buy food and feed the animals, too.

The admission for the main garden is free, although visitors pay for other attractions inside. A weekday visit is recommended as it is quieter and less crowded.
Open:
Main Garden: Daily from 06:00 – 23:00
Bonsai Garden & Garden of Abundance: Daily from09:00 – 18:00
Live Turtle & Tortoise Museum: Daily from 10:00 – 19:00
Location: Less than 10 minutes walk from the Chinese Garden MRT Station on the East–West Line.

East Coast Park

East Coast Park is not only the most popular, but it is also the largest park (1.85sqkm) in Singapore. It was built on a reclaimed land and offers various activities from water sports to cycling, rollerblading, bowling as well as an 18-hole indoor mini-golf course. Other facilities include a man-made sandy beach, shops/kiosks, rest-rooms, barbecue stations and holiday chalets.

Singaporeans love food, so there are plenty of dining venues to choose from here. The East Coast Seafood Centre consists of eight seafood restaurants. Some must-try dishes include the spicy sambal stingray and satay (grilled meat skewed on sticks served with sweet peanut sauce).
Open: 24 hours. The park is lit from 19:00 – 07:00
Location: Situated at the southeastern part of the island

Fort Canning Park

One of Singapore’s historical locations, this small park faces Orchard Road and is next to the National Museum of Singapore. It is home to a few colonial buildings (one of them was Sir Stamford Raffles' home) and is a popular venue for art exhibitions as well as art performances. There's also a WWII exhibit there. Visitors will also notice a Spice Garden, established in 1822 by Raffles, which is considered the first botanical garden in Singapore. Here, you'll see noni trees, kaffir limes and torch gingers. Admission free.
Open: Daily
Location: On Fort Canning Road, City Centre (Closest MRT is City Hall)

HortPark

HortPark is a gardening and leisure/recreational concept. There are 20 themed gardens, for example the Fantasy Garden features characters from the Wizard of Oz . Then there is the Recycling Garden, Herb & Spice Garden, the Water Garden and a tree-climbing corner. HortPark serves as a link that connects Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park. Admission Free.
Open: Daily from 06.00 – 22:00
Location: Southwestern Singapore

Marina Barrage

Officially opened in late 2008, Marina Barrage Dam is built across the Marina Channel with a catchment area of 10,000 hectares. It won top prize from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers (AAEE) in May 2009. Locals use it as a recreational area for activities like kite flying and picnicking. Marina Barrage is open to the public 24-hours a day but the information counter is open from 10:00 – 18:00 only.
Open: All day
Location: Marina Bay

Mount Faber

Mount Faber offers superb panoramic views of Sentosa, the harbour, islands to the south as well as the busy central district. It is also home of the Merlion, Singapore’s mythical symbol which sits on top of the hill. Many people go up there to enjoy the scenery then take a cable car to Sentosa for more amazing views along the way. For those who love good food, Mount Faber features some well-recognised dining venues including Jewel Box, Altivo Bar, Faber Hill Bistro and the Glass Bar. Over the weekends, there are quite a number of hikers using different trials to go up to the top which can also be accessed by road. Admission is free.
Open: 24 hours. Lit from 19:00 – 07:00
Location: Off Telok Blangah Road, Harbour Front

Singapore Botanic Garden

The Singapore Botanic Gardens was established by Sir Stamford Raffles but was closed down after his death in 1826. The current garden was founded in 1859 and has developed into something quite unique, featuring a small tropical rainforest, a ginger garden and an orchid garden.

The National Orchid Garden has a collection of more than 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrid orchids. Check out the lovely colonial plantation bungalow that once served as the garden director’s house but nowadays is an exhibition centre. A visit to the Botanic Garden is free but to enter its main attraction, the National Orchid Garden, will cost a small fee.
Open: Daily from 05:00 – 24:00
Location: Bukit Timah

The Southern Ridges

The Southern Ridges is a nine-km long trail across the south of Singapore, linking Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park. It’s a great place for outdoor activities, especially for runners, nature lovers and hikers.

There are about eight trails at Southern Ridges; all are well connected with good facilities along the way (i.e. toilets, drink-vending machines, restaurants and cafes.) Such trails are for example Marang Trail (800 metres), Henderson Waves (a 274-metre-long undulating bridge), Forest Walk (a steps-free elevated walkway) and Faber Trail (a kilometre-long trail). The best thing about the Southern Ridges is that visitors can take as much time as they like, knowing that there are many places along the route where they can get public transport.
Open: 24 hours. Nighttime walking is not encouraged.
Location: Harbour Front

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