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!
This blog post was last updates in March 2025.
1. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
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π301 Neo Tiew Crescent (Northern Singapore), visitor centre is located at 60 Kranji Way
ποΈ Open daily 7am-7pm (last entry at 6.30pm)
βΏ Mostly Accessible; most trails are paved
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 such as saltwater crocodile. This Singapore park is also colocated with Kranji Coastal Nature Park and Kranji Nature Trail on the northern coastline. The Kranji Marshes are also not too far from here!
View maps of the park here.
2. The Kranji Marshes
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π 11 Neo Tiew Lane 2 (Northern Singapore)
ποΈ Open daily 7am-7pm
βΏ Mostly Accessible; most trails are paved; Raptor tower only has stairs
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.
These are the largest fresh water marshes in all of Singapore! From here, you can easily access the nearby Sunghei Buloh Wetlands on foot! View map of the park here.
3. Yunnan Garden
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π12 Nanyang Drive on NTU Campus (Western Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7
βΏ 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. You can also find the Chinese Heritage Centre here!
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
π Yuan Ching Road (Western Singapore)
ποΈ Lakeside Garden is open 24/7; the Chinese & Japanese Gardens are open daily from 5:30am-Midnight
βΏ 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, which were reopened in early 2025 after over a year of renovations!
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. View a map and brochure of the park here.
5. Bukit Batok Town Park & Little Guilin
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πBukit Batok East Avenue 5 (Western Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7
βΏ Somewhat Accessible; there are brick paths
This part of town is known for its quarry known as Little Guilin. 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 and stunning views.
View map of the park here.
6. Bukit Batok Nature Park
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πCorner Bukit Batok East Avenue 2, Bukit Batok East Avenue 6 (Central Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7
βΏ Partially accessible; most trails are paved but some have brick walkways
This Singapore park features of course a gorgeous quarry but also a WWII memorial known as the Syonan Chureito Memorial (the open book on the staircase). Like the other quarries on this list, Bukit Batok Nature Park was once an old granite quarry.
Map of the park can be found here.
7. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve/Hindhede Nature Park
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πHindhede Drive (Central Singapore)
ποΈ Open daily 7am-7pm
βΏ Mostly Accessible; paved trails with tight turns and slopes; summit is only accessible by stairs
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! 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 as well as some of Singapore’s only caves!
From Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, you can also access Rifle Range Nature Park, Chestnut Nature Park, MacRitchie Reservoir Park, and even the Mandai Trail near the Singapore Zoo!
Park map can be found here.
8. Rifle Range Nature Park
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πCar park is located 126 Rifle Range Road near the Rambai Boardwalk, opposite Beauty World Centre
ποΈ Open daily 7am-7pm
βΏ Partly accessible; there is a 700m/2,297 ft long barrier-free route between the Visitor Pavilion and Quarry Wetlands
Also known as Rifle Range Nature Reserve, Rifle Range Nature Park is located at the former Sin Seng Quarry site and features a boardwalks, rocky trails, and look out points. This Singapore Park comprises 66 hectres!
View a map of Rifle Range Nature Park here.
Did you know that via Rifle Range Road, you can access one of the MacRitchie Treetop Walk trailheads via MacRitchie Reservoir Park? More info listed in the blog post below! You can also connect to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Chesnut Nature Park, and even the Mandai Trail near the Singapore Zoo!
9. Dairy Farm Nature Park & the Singapore Quarry
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πTwo car parks located at 2 or 100 Dairy Farm Road (Central Singapore)
ποΈ Park is open daily 7am-7pm
ποΈ Wallace Education Centre: 8:30- 5pm daily, but closed on Mondays
ποΈ Singapore Quarry: 8am-6:30pm daily
βΏ Partially accessible; there are paved roads but many trails are dirt/ravel with stairs
Just north of Rifle Range and Hindhede park lies the connecting Dairy Farm Nature Park. This 75-hectares Singapore park was indeed once a dairy farm but now provides access to the Bukit Timah summit and the Singapore Quarry, as well as the old rail corridor.
View map of the park here.
From Dairy Farm park, you are able to connect to the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Rifle Range Nature Park, Chesnut Nature Park, MacRitchie Reservoir Park, and even the Mandai Trail near the Singapore Zoo!
10. Chestnut Nature Park
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πCar park located at 201 Chestnut Avenue (Central Singapore)
ποΈ Open daily 7am-7pm
βΏ Not accessible
Chestnut Nature Park features two hiking loops, a northern and a southern route, that link up at the central located car park along Chestnut Avenue. The park is pure wilderness with a lookout tower for bird watching. This Singapore park is also popular for bikers.
View map of the park here.
Chestnut Nature Park also links up to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Rifle Range Nature Park, MacRitchie Reservoir Park, and even the Mandai Trail near the Singapore Zoo!
11. Clementi Forest Trail
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π Near Old Holland Road and Holland Plain (Central Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7
βΏ 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.
12. Dover Forest
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π1 Technology Drive, along Commonwealth Avenue West (Central Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7
βΏ 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!
13. Chek Jawa Wetlands on Pulau Ubin
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πEastern end of Pulau Ubin (island off Singapore’s eastern coast)
ποΈ Park opens from 7am-7pm
βΏ 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!
View a map of Pulau Ubin here.
14. Punggol Waterway Park
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πSentul Crescent (Eastern Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7
βΏ 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.
Map of the park can be viewed here.
15. Coney Island
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πIsland off Singapore’s Northeastern coast
ποΈ Open daily 7am-7pm
βΏ 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.
View map of Coney Island here.
16. Sembawang Hot Spring Park
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πAlong Gambas Avenue (Northern Singapore)
ποΈ Open daily 7am-7pm, foot bath closes on Mondays & Thursdays 11am-2pm for maintenance/cleaning
βΏ 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. Sembawang Hot Springs is 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!
A map of this small Singapore park can be found here.
17. Japanese Cemetery Park
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π 825B Chuan Hoe Avenue (Eastern Singapore)
ποΈ Open daily 7am-7pm
βΏ Mostly Accessible; walkways are paved with bricks
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.
18. West Coast Park
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πWest Coast Ferry Road (Southwestern Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7
βΏ 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. West Coast Park even features a fancy McDonald’s!
As always, a map of the park can be found Β here.
19. East Coast Park
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πEast Coast Park Service Road (Southeastern Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7
βΏ Mostly Accessible; just about all paths are paved & level
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. Biking is very popular here.
Map of the park can be found here.
20. The MacRitchie Treetop Walk via Windsor Park
π 30 Venus Drive (Windsor Park; Central Singapore)
ποΈ The bridge is open only during certain hours andΒ closed on MondaysΒ except if thatΒ Monday falls on a public holiday. There is a ranger manning the bridge so there is no way to access it during non-business hours. However the surrounding Nparks such as Rifle Range, MacRitchie Reservoir, and Windsor are open daily from 7am to 7pm.
β° Bridge Hours: Tuesday-Friday: 9am-5pm (last entry at 4:45pm) & on weekends/public holidays the bridge opens at 8:30am
βΏ 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.
View map of the area here.
21. Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
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π1384 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 (Central Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7
βΏ Partially Accessible
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.
View map of the park here.
22. Imbiah Trails on Sentosa Island
πEastern Sentosa (Southern Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7
βΏ 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.
Though the trails are quite short and there is no official map, you can find a thorough outline of the trails here.
23. The Southern Ridges
π Along West Coast Highway (Southern Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7, cable cars run daily from 8:45am to 9:30pm
βΏ Partially Accessible (by vehicle and cable car); most parts of the park are paved, but many have stairs
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.
View map and brochure of the Singapore Southern Ridges here.
24. Bukit Brown
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π Near Mount Pleasant Road (Central Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7
βΏ 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 foliage. This is an amazing Singapore park for adventure seekers, so be sure to put Bukit Brown on your list!
25. Darvey Hill & Arwaa Mansion
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π Dalvey Road (Central Singapore)
ποΈ Open 24/7
βΏ 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! Please know that this is not a public park but a residential area.
26. The Singapore Botanic Gardens
π 1 Cluny Road, not too far from Orchard Road (Central Singapore)
ποΈ Open daily 5am-Midnight
βΏ Mostly Accessible; there are trails with boardwalks/stairs
This Singapore park is a must when visiting the city! Asiaβs first and only tropical botanic gardens and UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Singapore 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.
There are also several indoor galleries and exhibitions that are free to visit! The park also feature a children’s playground and splash pad. Learn more about the park’s attractions here.
A map of the entire park can be found here.
27. Fort Canning Park
Sally Port between the Battle Box & the Fort Canning Gallery
πDowntown Singapore, near Clarke Quay, the National Museum of Singapore, and Armenian Street
ποΈ Park is open 24/7, galleries & Battle Box have set hours (click below)
βΏ Partially Accessible; all trails are paved but there are a lot of stairs
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. View a map of the park here.
Fort Canning offers free attractions (indoor galleries/museums), historical sites, colonial monuments, a hotel, lush nature, beautiful gardens, gorgeous fountains and ponds, and the famous Tree Tunnel. There is even a bunker you can visit with a free reservation. 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!
