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Home » Things To Do » Outdoors » 20 places to walk and hike in Singapore

20 places to walk and hike in Singapore

15th December 2020 by Expat Living 6 Min Read

https://expatliving.sg/best-walks-runs-hikes-in-singapore-hiking-trails-and-parks/

Whether you’re looking for places to run, walk or picnic or you’re just keen to enjoy what mother nature has to offer, this list is for you! Singapore has beautiful parks and reservoirs that are open to the public for you to enjoy with friends and family. Yes we know it’s hot… but once you’re out there you’ll forget about it!

Windsor Nature Park

7am–7pm

This is one of several new green zones that have been planned around the various reservoirs that occupy the centre of the island. The park complements the recently launched Springleaf and Chestnut Nature Parks. Covering 75 hectares, Windsor features three new hiking trails (Drongo, Squirrel and Hanguana) and a 150-metre sub-canopy walkway. Parking is on Venus Drive.

Singapore parks

The Singapore Botanic Gardens

5am-12pm

An impressive oasis of greenery, with terrain varying from rolling lawns to jungle, and plant life from orchids to cacti. In 2015, it was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the first and only tropical botanic garden on the list. It features the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, a special garden for kids, while Symphony Lake is a great spot for families and friends to gather for picnics and open-air concerts. For information on events, workshops and tours, visit the Garden’s website.

Singapore parks
The Singapore Botanic Gardens

Hort Park

6am–11pm

This recreational and educational park that includes a variety of show gardens to inspire people who love gardening. The nursery sells plants and garden accessories.

MacRitchie

7am–7pm (TreeTop Walk is currently closed, expected to open May 2021)

Meander along the lakeside boardwalks of MacRitchie Reservoir, or hike through the forest on a cross-country trail. Routes vary from one to five hours. A highlight is the HSBC TreeTop Walk – a 250-metre aerial suspension bridge with panoramic views over the surrounding rainforest and Upper Peirce Reservoir. Even in the heat of the day, the jungle keeps it cooler. The reservoir is home to just one of Singapore’s many popular running trails.

Singapore parks
HSBC TreeTop Walk

Labrador Park

7am–7pm

Attractions here include World War II bunkers, tunnels and a fort. The park also boasts panoramic sea views and is great for picnics. More information on what to see and do can be found here.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Saturday/Sunday 7am–6pm

One of the largest swathes of primary forest left in Singapore,  Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is home to more than 840 flowering plants and over 500 animal species. The park also boasts Singapore’s highest peak and several winding forest trails.

bukit timah nature reserve park

East Coast Park

Open 24 hours

Singapore’s largest and most popular park offers a long stretch of sea, sand and swaying palms. Come here for the breeze and enjoy walking, cycling, rollerblading and barbecues. The well-loved Marine Cove also finally reopened in July 2016 after a four-year hiatus. It features a huge outdoor playground as well as a variety of family-friendly dining concepts including a unique upscale Macdonald’s outlet.

Editors’ tip: Exercise aside, the outdoor restaurants and hawker centres here are a great place to watch the sunset.

Mount Faber

Open 24 hours

This walk provides some wonderful panoramic views over the city, the harbour and the southern islands. You can also take a cable car to Sentosa from here.

The Southern Ridges

Open 24 hours

This links a series of a hill trails between Mount Faber, Telok Blangah Hill and Kent Ridge Park, with great views across the Telok Blangah area. Highlights are the undulating Henderson Waves Bridge and the elevated 1.3 kilometres of Forest Walk.

Thomson Nature Park

7am–7pm

This is another new green space for Singapore.  Located between Old Upper Thomson Road and Upper Thomson Road, the park’s trails will take in heritage highlights including a former Hainan village.

Gardens by the Bay

5am–2am

Spanning 101 hectares it comprises three waterfront gardens, the towering supertrees and two massive indoor environments: Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. The showcase of horticulture and garden artistry aims to “bring the world of plants to Singapore and present Singapore to the world”. And the Children’s Garden (free entry) is a treat, with water-play areas, swings, climbing equipment and an adventure trail. Head to the Garden’s website for more information,

Gardens Extravaganza Special and other Festivities at Gardens by the Bay

West Coast Park

Open 24 hours

You’d never guess it but it’s built entirely on reclaimed land. Attractions include a bird sanctuary with boardwalks, sea views, an adventure playground, and you can even go camping (find out where else you can camp in Singapore here).

Pasir Ris Park

Open 24 hours

On Singapore’s northeast coast, 71-hectare Pasir Ris Park (close to Changi Airport) is popular for pond-fishing and bike rental and has a six-hectare mangrove forest with boardwalks.

Fort Canning

Open 24 hours

Established in 1859 as an arms store, barracks and hospital, Fort Canning is sprinkled with memorials of Singapore’s history. Attractions include Sir Stamford Raffles’ personal bungalow and the Spice Garden – a replica of the original 19-hectare tract established by Raffles in 1822. There are plenty of winding paths and quiet spaces too.

Singapore parks
Fort Canning

Changi Beach Park

Open 24 hours

One of the oldest coastal parks in Singapore, Changi Beach Park offers over three kilometres of coastal boardwalks passing long stretches of beach.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

7am–7pm

Wind your way through the mangrove forest boardwalks, or watch the birdlife over the freshwater wetlands – especially during the September to March migratory season.

Coney Island

7am–7pm

Opened to the public in October 2015, this ecologically sustainable park near Punggol focuses on conserving energy and water, recycling and retaining the natural elements in the park. Try your hand at bird watching and look out for one of the 80 species of birds. Explore its rich biodiversity in the variety of habitats, including coastal forests, grasslands and mangroves.

Chinese and Japanese Gardens (Temporarily closed)

Located in Jurong, a visit to the gardens makes for an interesting mix of planting, landscaping and oriental architecture. Attractions include a main building based on Beijing’s Summer Palace and an extensive bonsai garden. Lanterns light up at night during the mid-autumn festival.

Note: Most of the green spaces in this area are currently closed for redevelopment works that are expected to be completed by the end of 2021. Find out up-to-date details here.

Singapore parks
Chinese and Japanese Gardens

Pulau Ubin

There are no opening or closing hours, but regular boat services only run during daylight hours

Crossing the water to this island is like taking a trip back in time. Get a taste of what Singapore was like in the 1960s by exploring the island’s trails, shady rubber plantations, isolated beaches and thriving mangroves. Hire a bike and check out the Chek Jawa wetlands. You will get to see mangroves, coastal forests, seagrass lagoons and coral rubble. To get to Pulau Ubin, take a bumboat ($3) from the Changi Point Ferry Terminal. If island-hopping is your thing, here’s our handy article to give you some more ideas.

Rifle Range Nature Park

Saturday/Sunday 7am–6pm

Due to open soon, it will cover 67 hectares at the southern end of the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Among the plans for the park are hiking trails with various degrees of difficulty and a sky garden with an elevated walkway.

Also … Doggy Destinations

Don’t miss our great online roundup of all the canine-friendly green spaces in Singapore, or see our pets guide here.

tree top walk pinterest

Categories: Fitness Health & Fitness Outdoors Things To Do Tags: Bukit Timah Nature Reserve Chinese and Japanese Gardens Coney Island Fort Canning Labrador Park Macritchie Reservoir Mount Faber Parks Pasir Ris Park Reservoirs Singapore Botanic Gardens

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