17 Jul Top 15 Parks To Explore & Bond With Your Loved Ones
Taking a walk in nature is an inexpensive and accessible form of exercise that has been shown to provide several health benefits such as:
- Improved Mood
Nature walks are linked to enhanced mental health and positivity, and can significantly decrease levels of depression, anxiety and stress
- Improved Focus
Interacting with nature gives the brain a break from overstimulation, which reduces mental fatigue. As a result, attention levels and memory performance are increased, which boosts productivity levels
- Strengthened Immunity
Taking frequent nature walks increases anti-cancer proteins in the body, with a lasting effect of at least 7 days
Singapore may be small, but there are plenty of parks and nature reserves to explore! We’ve prepared a list of Top 15 Parks To Explore And Bond With Your Loved Ones below:
1) Singapore Botanic Gardens
- Visit Singapore Botanic Gardens
- Singapore’s first UNESCO Heritage Site
- Visit the National Orchid Garden (the world’s largest orchid display)
- Take a walk along Swan Lake
2) Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
- Visit Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
- Singapore’s first ASEAN Heritage Park
- 202 hectares of mangroves, mudflats, ponds and forests
3) Mount Faber Park
- Visit Mount Faber Park
- One of the oldest parks in Singapore
- 40 hectares of forested area
- Panoramic viewpoint of Sentosa and other southern islands
4) Telok Blangah Hill Park
- Visit Telok Blangah Hill Park
- Consists of Forest Walk, Henderson Waves (274 metre-long pedestrian bridge) and Terrace Garden
- Choose from 2 Trails at the Forest Walk: Elevated Walkway or Earth Trail
- Enjoy a breath-taking 360-degree view of Singapore at the Terrace Garden
5) HortPark
- Visit HortPark
- One-stop gardening resource centre
- Enjoy gardening activities organised for the public every month
- Be at the upcoming Gardeners’ Day Out (5th & 6th Dec 2015), which features a Gardeners’ Market, Food Bazaar, and a free garden tour of Hort Park
6) Kent Ridge Park
- Visit Kent Ridge Park
- Historical park where one of the last battles for Singapore was fought during WWII
- Consists of natural vegetation and a high biodiversity of wildlife
- Features the Canopy Walk (280 metres long elevated boardwalk)
7) Labrador Nature Reserve
- Visit Labrador Nature Reserve
- Home to the only coastal cliff in Singapore
- Enjoy a picturesque view of the sea
- Features the mildly challenging Labrador Nature & Coastal Walk
8) Gardens By The Bay
- Visit Gardens By The Bay
- Features 18 Supertrees (light shows at 7.45pm & 8.45pm daily)
- Free admission for Bay South Outdoor Gardens, Dragonfly Lake and Heritage Gardens
- Admission fees required for OCBC Skyway ($5) and Flower Dome/Cloud Forest ($28)
- Plan your trip to Gardens By The Bay here
9) Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
- Visit Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
- ASEAN Heritage Park, Singapore’s tallest hill
- Home to 40% of our nation’s flora and fauna
10) Dairy Farm Nature Park
- Visit Dairy Farm Nature Park
- A variety of trails in this 63 hectare park
- Features the Wallace Trail and Singapore Quarry
11) Macritchie Tree Top Walk
- Visit Macritchie Tree Top Walk
- 250 metre long freestanding suspension bridge that connects the 2 highest points in Macritchie
- Enjoy a bird’s eye view of the forest
12) Coney Island
- Visit Coney Island
- 50-hectare ecologically sustainable park that focuses on energy/water conservation
- Explore the forest and mangrove habitats on the boardwalk and 5 beach areas
- Keep a look-out for the cow on Coney Island!
13) Bukit Batok Town Park
- Visit Bukit Batok Town Park
- Also known as “Little Guilin” or “Xiao Guilin” as it looks similar to that of Guilin in China
- Features towering rock cliffs and a tranquil lake
14) The Southern Ridges
- Visit The Southern Ridges
- 10km of green, open spaces that connects Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve.
15) Heritage Trails
- Discover Singapore’s different heritage trails and the untold stories behind the streets and landmarks of Singapore
- Select your heritage trail here
Not sure what to do this weekend? Enjoy the benefits of nature and take a walk in the park with your loved ones! Don’t forget to gear up with a proper pair of running shoes, umbrella/poncho in case of wet weather, natural insect repellent such as citronella oil and lotsa water.
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