Singapore is one of densest cities on the planet yet we’ve also earned the nickname of Garden City. If you need a break from your screens, air con and tall buildings, head out to one of these beautiful Singapore gardens and parks!
1. MacRitchie Reservoir Park
Located around the largest reservoir in our country, MacRitchie Reservoir Park is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful green spaces we have in Singapore. For outdoor lovers, the park offers extensive hiking trails, pristine waters for kayaking or canoeing, along with a peaceful boardwalk for along the water’s edge. A highlight is the TreeTop Walk, a 250-metre-long suspension bridge over the forest canopy.
2. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
It may only be 163.63 metres tall, but Bukit Timah Hill is still the highest point in Singapore and it isn’t really a walk in the park. Get ready for a workout climbing up the steep slope to get to the top. Keep your eyes peeled, because it is also home to one of the richest ecological systems in the world!
3. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
For serious nature lovers,Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is home to an extensive mangrove forest rich in biodiversity. You’ll be able to spot monitor lizards, otters, eagles and even alligators! Sungei Buloh is open all year round, but we recommend visiting during the migratory season from September to March – that's when different species of birds like shorebirds and sandpipers visit!
4. Fort Canning Park
Fort Canning Park might be one of the smaller parks around – it’s literally a hill in the middle of the city – but it’s one of the most historically significant spots in Singapore. Whether you’re into fitness, history or the arts, Fort Canning will have something for you. It used to be the headquarters of the British Army before they surrendered to the Japanese, but today it is popular with joggers and as a venue for music concerts and festivals.
5. Lower Seletar Reservoir Park
A popular spot with nature photographers, Lower Seletar Reservoir Park has a way of making you forget that you’re in Singapore. Calm and peaceful with clean waters and balmy breezes, Lower Seletar Reservoir Park is a pleasant place for a romantic stroll or leisure activities, both on land and in water.
6. Gardens By the Bay
Perhaps the most famous garden in Singapore, Gardens By the Bay is a hot favourite for locals and tourists alike. It consists of the Supertree Grove, OCBC Skyway, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Conservatories and more. Most attractions in the park are free, a ticket is required to enter exhibitions and designated areas. It’s also worth catching the nightly light and sound show!