Escape the city and immerse yourself in nature by visiting one of these Singapore parks. Take a hike, have a picnic, see wildlife, take a leisurely stroll, or do yoga. This list of Singapore parks has something for everyone. I did not included Gardens by the Bay, since it’s more of a tourist attraction. Although it features some beautiful lush corners and stunning gardens, it is not as immersive in terms of jungle and wilderness.
After all, this list of Singapore parks is also intended to provide free attractions, and many attractions at Gardens by the Bay do require tickets. Learn more about Gardens by the Bay here. All these parks are free to visit and enjoy! Don’t forget to bring some water, sunscreen, and most definitely some bug repellent – yes, even if you go to Gardens by the Bay or the Singapore Zoo!
1. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
📍301 Neo Tiew Cres (Northern Singapore)
♿ Partially Accessible
Known for its picturesque lookout points and immersive wilderness, the Sunhei Buloh Wetlands is a Singapore park great for picture taking and hiking alike. Its boardwalks will lead you to the park’s recognizable Kingfisher Pod and Eagle Point. Its more austere location makes this also a great Singapore park for spotting wildlife!
2. The Kranji Marshes
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📍 11 Neo Tiew Lane 2 (Northern Singapore)
♿ Partially Accessible
Technically part of the Sungei Buloh Wetland network, the Kranji Marshes is a bird watcher’s paradise. Home to over 170 bird species, this Singapore park has a notable lookout tower known as the Raptor Tower. Various species of dragonflies and butterflies can also be observed here.
3. Yunnan Garden
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📍12 Nanyang Drive (Western Singapore)
♿ Mostly Accessible
Part of the NTU Campus, Yunnan Garden is a true Singapore hidden gem located in the northwest part of the island. This newer Singapore park features beautiful traditional East Asian architecture, ponds, stone pathways, and a waterfall. Although it is “just” a city garden and not much of a park for hiking, it is nevertheless quite stunning. This is truly off the beaten path, so if you plan on visiting the Hive, check out this Singapore park across the street!
4. Jurong Lake Gardens
📍 Yuan Ching Road (Western Singapore)
♿ Mostly Accessible
This Singapore park has something for everyone; splash pad, kayaking on the lake, boardwalks, playground, streams, sports areas, and of course, the famous Japanese and Chinese Gardens. Although the latter two are temporarily closed through 2024 for renovations, these gardens are a great way to escape the city. It is a stunning Singapore park that few tourists go to visit! Most crowds head to the nearby Botanic Gardens and Gardens by the Bay.
5. Little Guilin/Bukit Batok Town Park
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📍 Bukit Batok East Avenue 5 (Western Singapore)
♿ Not Accessible
This part of town is known for its cliffside quarries. Little Guilin is no different with its unique rock formations home to grey-headed fish eagles. Bukit Batok Town Park is a Singapore park with lakeside hiking trails.
6. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
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📍 Hindhede Drive (Central Singapore)
♿ Partially Accessible
Ready to escape into the jungle? This Singapore park may be the one for you! Similar to Bukit Batok Town Park, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve features not one, not two, but three cliffside quarries! Learn more here. Home to Singapore’s highest natural peak at 163 metres/535 ft summit you can hike to, but there is no view at the top. It also features the old railway corridor and train station.
7. Clementi Forest Trail
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📍 Near Old Holland Road (Central Singapore)
♿ Not Accessible
Also featuring the old rail corridor, Clementi Forest is true wilderness. This Singapore park is not maintained by Nparks, as all trails are unofficial and very muddy. This Singapore hidden gem makes for a true immersive jungle experience and even better pictures. Sunset time seems to be the best time to go to Clementi, just make sure you head out before it gets dark.
8. Dover Forest
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📍 1 Technology Drive, along Commonwealth Avenue West (Central Singapore)
♿ Not Accessible
Dover Forest is yet again another Singapore hidden gem and unofficial park. However, this Singapore park features its very own MRT station (EW22) and is one of the most lush corners in the middle of residential Singapore. Compared to the other non-compared Singapore parks on this list, Dover Forest is easily accessibly via MRT!
9. Chek Jawa Wetlands on Pulau Ubin
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📍 Eastern end of Pulau Ubin (island off Singapore’s eastern coast)
♿ Not Accessible
Located on the eastern side of Pulau Ubin, this charming island has lots of nature to offer. You can catch a S$4/pax ferry from Changi Point Ferry Terminal. This Singapore park is so much more than a park. It’s popular for biking, hiking, and checking out points of interest such as the German Girl Shrine, the Ubin Fruit Orchard as well as a temple. You can even take an outdoor cooking class; learn more about it here. Don’t forget your cash, water, and bug spray!
10. Punggol Waterway Park
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📍Sentul Cres (Eastern Singapore)
♿ Partially Accessible
Known for its boardwalk and iconic bridges, this northeastern Singapore park is a shoreside beauty. Punggol Waterway is great for anyone who wants to enjoy nature but not go into the wilderness, since this Singapore park is actually located within a neighborhood.
11. Coney Island
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📍Island off Singapore’s Northeastern coast
♿ Mostly Accessible (Pedestrian Bridges)
Best for mangroves, secluded beaches, and tree-climbing crabs, Coney Island is a Singapore park and island accessible via bridge. It is also easily accessible from the Punggol Waterway. Not to mention it’s a cute place to have a picnic (away from the monkeys) and watch the sunset or the sunrise.
12. Sembawang Hot Spring Park
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📍 Along, Gambas Avenue (Northern Singapore)
♿ Mostly Accessible
Another Singapore hidden gem, this Singapore park is truly one of a kind as the country’s only natural spring, and oddly enough it is hot, not cold. This is a park perfect for resting your feet after all the hiking and exploring you’ll be doing on this trip. Be aware of hours and maintenance down days! Learn more here.
13. Japanese Cemetery Park
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📍 825B Chuan Hoe Avenue (Eastern Singapore)
♿ Partially Accessible
Best known for its floral archways, the Japanese Cemetery has become a popular spot for taking Instagram photos. Just keep in mind that this is a grave yard after all. Chances are that these flowers may or may not be blooming during your visit; your chances for blossoms are best in spring (March/April) and late summer (August/September), although we know that there are only two seasons in Singapore; warm+raining or hot+less rain. Learn more about flowers in Singapore here.
14. West Coast Park
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📍 West Coast Ferry Road (Southwestern Singapore)
♿ Mostly Accessible
A long stretch of green spaces along the southwestern coast, this Singapore park is popular for jogging and biking along the water. It also has plenty of areas for exercise, pet walking, as well as playgrounds. It even features a fancy McDonald’s!
15. East Coast Park
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📍 East Coast Park Service Road (Southeastern Singapore)
♿ Mostly Accessible
A sister park to the West Coast Park but on the other end of the coast, East Coast Park offers gardens, recreation, a pier, playgrounds, and running/biking paths. This Singapore park is also popular amongst locals for small sandy patches of beaches on the shore, open lawns for yoga and picnics, as well as marine wildlife spotting.
16. The MacRitchie Treetop Walk via Windsor Park
📍 30 Venus Drive (Windsor Park; Central Singapore)
♿ Not Accessible, although parts of Windsor Park are (boardwalks)
One of the city’s most famous hikes, this Singapore park is known for the suspended bridge that runs over a jungle tree canopy for amazing views of the rainforest and wildlife. There are many ways to access the MacRitchie Treetop Walk, but Windsor Park offers the shortest route. This is not a hike for beginners, please learn more here. Note opening hours.
17. Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
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📍 1384 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 (Central Singapore)
♿ Partially Accessbile
Bishan-Ang Mo Kio is an awesome Singapore park in the city that isn’t total wilderness but amazing for spotting wildlife. Be prepared to see otters, owls, and lots of birds. This Singapore park features streams and ponds, a splash pad, small gardens and conservation areas, as well as a butterfly habitat. This Singapore park also features a waterfront McDonald’s.
18. Imbiah Trails on Sentosa Island
📍 Eastern Sentosa (Southern Singapore)
♿ Not Accessible
Although most of Sentosa Island is built out with modern amenities, most people don’t know that Sentosa does have wilderness. This Singapore park features unofficial wilderness around Fort Serapong near the golf courses. However, the nicer hiking trails can be found near Imbiah and Sentosa Cable Car Station(s). Here, you will find the Imbiah trails as well as the Sentosa Nature Discovery. All free, these trails feature waterfalls, steep staircases, bridges, and look out points. Learn more about Sentosa Island here.
19. The Southern Ridges
📍 Along West Coast Highway (Southern Singapore)
♿ Partially Accessible (via vehicle and cable car)
The Southern Ridges and all its Singapore parks make up a massive land mass for hiking, sightseeing, and wildlife spotting. Whether you prefer hardcore hiking up Mount Faber or a leisurely stroll through Hort Park, there is something for everyone at these Singapore parks. Learn more about the Southern Ridges and its attractions/wheelchair accessibility here.
20. Bukit Brown
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📍 Near Mount Pleasant Road (Central Singapore)
♿ Not Accessible
This Singapore park is located just north of the Botanic Gardens, this park is unofficial but oh so magical. Known for its Avatar-eque trees, this trail features an old Japanese cemetery, abandoned cars, and overgrown folliage. This is an amazing Singapore park for adventure seekers.
21. Darvey Hill & Arwaa Mansion
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📍 Dalvey Road (Central Singapore)
♿ Not Accessible
If you are visiting the Botanic Gardens, you may as well hop over to Darvey Hill to enjoy the views! This Singapore hidden gem is a steep hill featuring a gorgeous mansion. Popular for wedding photography, this Singapore park is a beauty you don’t want to miss out on!
22. The Singapore Botanic Gardens
📍 1 Cluny Road (Central Singapore)
♿ Mostly Accessible
This Singapore Park is a must when visiting the city! Asia’s first and only tropical botanic gardens and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Botanic Gardens are a beautiful place to visit to sight see, enjoy nature, check out the orchid gardens, have coffee and snacks at the park, and to take your instagrammable pictures. Learn more about the park’s attractions here.
23. Fort Canning Park
📍 Downtown Singapore, near Clarke Quay & the National Museum of Singapore
♿ Partially Accessible
I could not make a list about Singapore parks unless I included the famous Fort Canning Park. Located right downtown in the city centre, this Singapore park is truly worth your visit, especially if you plan on staying centrally located. Fort Canning offers free attractions (indoor galleries/museums), historical sites, lush nature, beautiful gardens, and the famous Tree Tunnel. Learn more about what Fort Canning Park has to offer here.
Summary and Final Thoughts
Thank you for scrolling through my list of Singapore parks, all of which are free! I hope this blog post inspired you to consider taking a stroll off the beaten path and explore some of these Singapore hidden gems! As always, don’t forget to pack your bug spray, sunscreen, and plenty of water before adventurizing into the wilderness!
