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Top 10 Great Urban Parks in Singapore - 2023

Updated 1617957473000
  • TOP 1

    Gardens by the Bay

    4.8/5
    7,687 Reviews
    Singapore
    1.4km from downtown
    Sine Nucha
    "Very good, if you come to Singapore, you must come here. Lots of photo angles and various plants"
    Highlights: Gardens by the Bay is one of Singapore's landmarks. It is a city garden district comprising the Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden.SakuraOpening Hours:Sat, 11 Mar 2023 - Sun, 9 Apr 2023 9.00am - 9.00pmLocation:Flower DomeInspired by the theme of train travel, this year’s Sakura floral display will see Flower Dome transformed into a landscape evocative of a scenic train journey across the most beautiful spots of Japan. To complement the cherry blossom viewing experience, visitors can also look forward to enjoying a lineup of Japanese-themed activities, such as cultural experiences held in collaboration with the Embassy of Japan in Singapore’s Japan Creative Centre.Cloud Forest featuring Avatar: The Experience9.00am to 9.00pm (Last admission at 8.00pm)Cityneon Holdings, Disney Location-Based Experiences, and James Cameron and Jon Landau’s Lightstorm Entertainment have collaborated closely to produce an immersive walkthrough event inspired by the beauty and unique storytelling of the highest-grossing film globally of all-time, Avatar.Guests will journey through the alien world of Pandora witnessing its bioluminescent environments, engaging with its mystical creatures and flora, and sharing in the captivating culture of its indigenous people, the Na’vi.Avatar: The Experience(28 Oct 2022 - 30 Jun 2023):, set within the visually stunning iconic Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay, will elevate guest visits with impressive interactives and striking content throughout five different zones. Interactives will include the debut of a life-size animatronic banshee, fascinating visitors with its incredibly realistic and detailed appearance, authentic roars, and real-time reactions to its environment.Additionally, guests will be introduced to a baby banshee handled by expert puppeteer docents providing unique photo opportunities for this event. The path continues with exciting installations throughout the venue and a first look at an artistic sculpt representation of the new marine creature, the Ilu, from the film Avatar: The Way of Water.Flower DomeThe Flower Dome is home to almost 30,000 plants of over 700 species, housed in 9 different gardens from 5 continents of the world. Come up close to floral gems and vegetation from Australia, America, Africa, Asia and Europe, as you wander amongst thousand-year-old olive trees, unusual baobabs and an exciting floral display that changes seasonally. Immerse yourself in a nature experience like no other - spectacular, innovative and definitely something for everyone!Cloud ForestEnter the Cloud Forest, a mysterious world veiled in mist. Come up close to plants from the tropical highlands. Be greeted by a 35-metre mountain, complete with one of the world’s tallest indoor man-made waterfalls. Discover the densely planted mountain with fascinating orchids, delicate ferns, colourful bromeliads, dazzling begonias and carnivorous pitcher-plants. Take in breath-taking mountain views surrounded by diverse vegetation and hidden floral gems, learn about rare plants and their fast disappearing environment while you discover nine unique zones including a biannual changing orchid displays for an interactive adventure perfect for the whole family!Floral FantasyBe delighted by scenes of floral artistry as live plants, cut flowers, foliage and preserved flowers come together to create a vibrant, whimsical and immersive landscape at Floral Fantasy.Supertree ObservatoryGet your cameras ready! Located at the tallest Supertree’s canopy, the Supertree Observatory offers unparalleled views of Gardens by the Bay’s lush surrounds and the Marina Bay area. Enjoy refreshments, an immersive digital learning experience, endless photo opportunities, and an unforgettable time at the Gardens’ highest point!
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  • TOP 2

    Singapore Zoo

    4.7/5
    6,048 Reviews
    Singapore
    15.2km from downtown
    RJ May
    "Even though in the jungle, can have the experience of the jungle. Deserve to be one of the best place to visit 🤗"
    Highlights: Located on the north-western side of the island, the Singapore Zoo is a haven for wondrous wildlife and a must-visit for animal lovers.This beloved establishment first opened its gates to the public in 1973, and has since become one of the best rainforest zoos in the world.Besides being home to over 2,800 animals from 300 species—including crocodiles, Malayan tapirs and white tigers—the zoo has won a trove of international and local awards.These include plaudits from Forbes Traveler as one of the best zoos in the world, the Asian Attraction Awards for Most Popular Attraction in the Wildlife Park category and the STB 22nd Tourism Award for Best Leisure Attraction Experience of the Year. It was ranked as one of the 3 zoos in the world by the Travellers’ Choice Award in 2018.Take a walk on the wild side with us and discover what the Singapore Zoo has to offer.
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  • TOP 3

    Night Safari

    4.5/5
    3,507 Reviews
    Singapore
    15.3km from downtown
    139***55
    "It is worth a visit. There are cute little things in the five paths to watch the last small animal performance. It is a bit pretentious, but it is suitable for children to have a wave of peaks at the end of the performance. You can go shopping for a while and then go. Anyway, the park is also blocked."
    Highlights: As dusk falls, the shutters open at the Night Safari, welcoming you into a world of nocturnal creatures and their mysterious habitats.Your eyes will take a while to adjust to the darkness here, but once they do, you’ll be greeted by close to 900 animals from over 100 species in this world’s first nocturnal wildlife park. 41% of these species are threatened, including many indigenous to the region, such as the endangered Asian elephant, Malayan tapir and Malayan tiger.For those who prefer exploring the park on wheels, a Tram Safari ride with live commentary will you across six geographical zones of the world, from the rugged Himalayan Foothills to the jungles of Southeast Asia.Exploring the park on one of the four walking trails lets you see even more animals not visible from the tram. Among them are the Fishing Cat Trail that recreates a nighttime trek through the jungles of Singapore, and the popular Leopard Trail, which features the largest collection of wildlife indigenous to Southeast Asia. Be sure to catch the newest Southern Three-banded Armadillo in action at the new Explorer Outpost along Fishing Cat Trail while you’re there.
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  • TOP 4

    Merlion Park

    4.6/5
    1,624 Reviews
    Singapore
    843m from downtown
    sculptor
    "Merlion Park is a landmark and major tourist attraction in Singapore, located in the Marina Bay, in the heart of Singapore. The Merlion is a symbol of Singapore. The Merlion statue was struck by lightning between 4pm and 5pm on February 28, 2009. Staff nearby said they heard explosions and then shattered debris fell to the ground, and repairs were completed in March that year."
    Highlights: Singapore's Merlion Park is a pedestrian area located just alongside the mouth of the Singapore River. Singapore's famous Merlion statue is located here. The half-lion, half-mermaid hybrid is the symbol of Singapore. Behind the original Merlion there is now a little Merlion cub which, along with the big one, also spits jets of water from its mouth.
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  • TOP 5

    Sands SkyPark

    4.7/5
    1,644 Reviews
    Singapore
    878m from downtown
    Khoirun Annisah
    "The answer would be 99 out of a 100 times – Marina Bay Sands Sky Park. The Sky Park is much higher, last longer, cheaper, has a better view"
    Highlights: The Marina Bay Sands SkyPark is shaped like a giant 340-meter long surfboard atop the three towers of the hotel. Restaurants and nightclubs provide guests with evening entertainment. Visitors to the SkyPark’s outdoor observation deck are treated to a gorgeous panoramic view of the nearby Indonesian islands, Marina Bay and the sprawling central business district of Singapore. The most amazing thing about the SkyPark is its breathtaking outdoor infinity pool, which is a popular place for guests of the hotel to take memorable photos.
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  • TOP 6

    Singapore Botanic Gardens

    4.8/5
    1,430 Reviews
    Singapore
    5.4km from downtown
    Peishan97
    "Nice attraction with many beautiful flowers. Great to visit. Has orchid garden too."
    Highlights: Home to more than 20,000 species of exotic flowers, shrubs, and trees both tropical and subtropical, the Singapore Botanic Gardens showcase the most spectacular of tropical flora set in stunning verdant landscape. Visitors can to enjoy all sorts of exotic plants while local residents most often use the venue to partake in daily leisure activities and entertainment, such as running, picnicking, bike riding, playing football and practicing Tai-Chi. The gardens also regularly host concerts, festivals, yoga parties, and anime and manga activities such as cosplay. As a result, the atmosphere is quite lively. Many local Singaporeans choose the romantic Palm Valley Lawn at the Botanic Gardens for a stunning outdoor wedding surrounded by green trees under the blue sky and white clouds.
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  • TOP 7

    East Coast Park

    4.6/5
    278 Reviews
    Singapore
    7.2km from downtown
    ChenJW
    "East Coast ParkAwesome place to visit for some nature and peace. Greatly maintain trails, separate trails for jogging/biking and walking. Clean beach and water but plenty of ships parked in a distance.Lots of trees around, bbq pits, etc. There are food/drink stalls and bike rentals. As well as, children playground areas. You can do wind surfing, swimming, sailing, enjoying beach volleyball, fishing, etc."
    Highlights: Located along Singapore's southeastern coast, this many kilometer long stretch of parkland is Singapore's largest seaside park. The park has various kinds of sports facilities for visitors to enjoy. Every weekend, the park is full of young people and families enjoying the seaside park. Singaporeans like to paddle in the water, picnic, fish, ride bikes, rollerblade, or just cool off on the beach. Offering an abundance of food vendors, bike rentals, camping venues, skate parks and a clean coastline several kilometers long, it is a very popular destination among families and visitors of all ages.
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  • TOP 8

    Fort Canning Park

    4.4/5
    197 Reviews
    Singapore
    1.7km from downtown
    Νορα.Ροσλει
    "1. Address - Rivervale Valley RdSingapore 179037Highlights - Spacious route /Nature / Fresh local bakery & coffeeRating - 5/5Nature reserved park in the heart of city centre.If you are ambitious, take a morning stroll from Clarke Quay down to Fort Canning and stop by a local bakery inside Fort Canning itself:Tiong Bahru Bakery serves fresh bakes both savoury & sweets!I bought home a block of the French butter 🧈 So happy Tiong Bahru bakery imports them in 😋 👍🏼 Their Apple pie is 💯 🤤"
    Highlights: Learn about Singapore's history while experiencing the lush beauty of nature when you take a trip to Fort Canning Park. The location, which sits on a low hill, was at one time home to Malay rulers dating to the turn of the 14th century. Now, you can enjoy the abundant flora and marvel at Singaporean architecture. Guided nature walks happen on many Saturdays. For a fresh historical perspective on World War II, see the Battle Box to relive the events leading up to the British surrender of Singapore to the Japanese in 1942. You can also watch performances at the park, ranging from famous music to ballet.
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  • TOP 9

    National Orchid Garden

    4.7/5
    408 Reviews
    Singapore
    5.3km from downtown
    Debs28
    "national orchid garden in Singapore was a fantastic place to visit if you love orchids"
    Highlights: Visit the National Orchid Garden in Singapore for an opportunity to view exquisite orchid blossoms spread across three hectares of ground. Your trip to the garden takes you through the carefully planted and displayed plants separated into four zones. Each zone corresponds to a season and showcases shrubs, plants, herbs and flowers divided by colors aligned to the season. For example, the winter zone features white and blue blossoms with complementary plants. The National Orchid Garden offers you choices ranging from a quiet stroll through the blossoms to educational activities designed to explain the horticultural methods used to develop the gardens.
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  • TOP 10

    Mount Faber Park

    4.6/5
    282 Reviews
    Singapore
    3.8km from downtown
    探索大自然
    "Huabaishan Park is my favorite, taking advantage of 5.1 long vacation, I went to experience it again. Very beautiful scenery, plant greening is very lush, the air is good, suitable for a family to play, I really like it."
    Highlights: Fly on the Mount Faber Line and Sentosa Line that makes up the Singapore Cable Car Sky Network with the Cable Car Sky pass that gives access to all six cable car stations (1-round trip within the day). Take in the amazing aerial views from Faber Peak Singapore at Mount Faber, Harbourfront and Sentosa island with the only cableway that runs into and within Sentosa. Make a pitstop at Arbora Hilltop Dining for lunch, or chill out with your favourite sun-downer at Dusk Restaurant & Bar when the evening sets in.Embracing a sense of tranquillity and serenity, Arbora offers a relaxed atmosphere, good food to enjoy with loved ones and an ideal escape from the city.Have your pick from a wide range of cakes freshly baked in-house daily, paired with artisanal teas or coffee, at Arbora Hilltop Garden & Bistro.After a sun-kissed day at the beach, head over to the air-conditioned Good Old Days Food Court that isconveniently located right outside Beach Station for adelightful meal. Whether it’s to savour the taste of wokheiin your stir-friedHokkienMee or the aromaticfragrance of the spices in your NasiBriyani, Good OldDays Food Court will delight you and your loved oneswith its diverse range of tantalising local favourites.Reminisce old memories and make new ones at Good OldDays Food Court today!
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  • TOP 11

    Pasir Ris Town Park

    4.4/5
    146 Reviews
    Singapore
    15.3km from downtown
    JR-JR
    "Night view at the Pasir Ris Beach which is just beside the Pasir Ris Park"
    Highlights: Pasir Ris Park offers guests an uncommon perspective of the rest of the mangrove overwhelms that were once all over Singapore. The recreation center is a protect for the marsh and its tenants, including numerous types of winged creatures, snakes and fiddler crabs. Feathered creature lovers can improve vantage point from the recreation center's winged creature watching tower. Guests walk around boardwalk pathways among the mangroves to get an end of perspective of the widely varied vegetation. Families can take part in water sports, skating, cycling and lease barbecue equipment. A children's play area consolidates space nets, play stations and link routes for open air fun.
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  • TOP 12

    Bedok Reservoir Park

    4.6/5
    99 Reviews
    Singapore
    11.3km from downtown
    Axel Kok
    "Singapore best known Reservoir?The honour would goes to Bedok Reservoir. Huge reservoir, lot’s of greenery & beautiful scenery. It’s a place for you to relax & chill out."
    Highlights: Bedok Reservoir is located in the eastern part of Singapore's main island. It is one of Singapore's freshwater reservoirs. It is surrounded by lush green parks where people can walk, run, or enjoy other outdoor activities.
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  • TOP 13

    Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom

    Closed
    4.4/5
    151 Reviews
    Singapore
    4.7km from downtown
    Amanda
    "The insect kingdom is a wonderful world! All kinds of forms, all kinds of insects are here, gathered together. It is dizzying! To be honest, I know, I know, I can count on one hand, but it doesn't affect my appreciation of them."
    Highlights: The Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom are located on Sentosa Island. From the name, the entire attraction consists of two venues, the Butterfly Park and the Insect Kingdom Museum. The Butterfly Pavilion is a unique theme park in Singapore, where you can enjoy a variety of colorful butterflies. It is a place that integrates popular science, tourism and animal protection. Meanwhile, the Insect Kingdom Museum is a wonderfully themed museum in Singapore, where a variety of insects from all over the world are collected. Both venues are very suitable for parents to bring their children to play together. After entering from the entrance is the Butterfly Park, which imitates the living environment of butterflies to create a tropical rain forest. In addition to more than 120 kinds of butterflies, there are also more than 15,000 plants of 100 kinds. In the fragrant and lush park, a butterfly with a wonderful pattern is either flying gracefully in the air, or lying on the flower and resting quietly. Walking through one of them, there may be butterflies flying on your hands and shoulders, changing various postures, and you can take pictures with them as you like. According to the staff, the butterfly garden can keep the natural enemies of butterflies such as spiders and lizards out of the garden, but the main thing is to plant various plants to provide a growing environment for butterflies. A female butterfly about to lay her eggs selectively picks a plant and lays her eggs on a leaf, so that each butterfly larvae is born with a specific plant as a habitat, and that leaf is their food. When a large swath of forest is cleared, it can completely wipe out certain plants in an area, and some butterflies are also wiped out due to the loss of their spawning grounds. Among the more than 80 species of butterflies that are extinct in Singapore, many are very picky about where they lay their eggs. Therefore, the Park Service has planted 80 species of plants in the butterfly garden to give butterflies a "home". Go further inside and you'll also see the bird and reptile area, where you can interact with birds like parrots, feed them, or let them crawl on your shoulders. In the reptile area, in addition to the general lizards, chameleons and other amphibians, there are many rare animals that are rarely seen. Inside the Butterfly Park is the Insect Kingdom Museum, the largest insect museum in Asia, displaying more than 4,000 species of insects and specimens, including the world's largest beetle, the giant rhinoceros beetle with a body length of 160 cm. Here, visitors can clearly understand their living habits and evolutionary history over hundreds of millions of years. There are English annotations next to each specimen. Of course, the most striking thing in the museum is the world's first insect cave, which is 70 meters long. You can see the cute or hideous insects accompanied by the glow of fireflies. Although the entire Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom are not large in size, what is important is the beautiful tropical natural environment inside and out. It is a wonderful feeling of the harmonious coexistence of butterflies, birds, insects, humans and nature, which is intoxicating.
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  • TOP 14

    Jurong Lake Gardens

    4.6/5
    76 Reviews
    Singapore
    15.1km from downtown
    ChenJW
    "Jurong Lake Gardens. Had a nice walk here during weekday evening, it was pretty quiet and tranquil. The paths are very wide and spacious, while there are many trails at the same time. I love the views around the lake as it overlooks Chinese and Japanese gardens. This place is perfect for families to come to spend some quality outdoor time, there are plenty of benches to rest as well. Good photo spots are also all over, also good place to come with friends for a nice walk."
    Highlights: Jurong Lake Gardens, which include Chinese Garden and Japanese Gardens, connected by the Bridge of Double Beauty, are situated on adjacent islands in Jurong Lake. The Chinese Garden, also usually known as Jurong Gardens, was built in 1975 by a Taiwanese architect, and combines impressive architectural features with the natural panorama. The more Japanese Garden embraces simplicity and serenity, it includes traditional touches such as Zen rock gardens, arched bridges and stone lanterns.
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  • TOP 15

    Kent Ridge Park

    4.4/5
    21 Reviews
    Singapore
    6.6km from downtown
    小思文
    "Kentgang Park is also a very good city park in Singapore. The facilities of the whole park are also quite good. You can see a lot of flowers and vegetation resources. It is quite convenient to visit here. Many places in the park can feel the environment."
    Highlights: Kent Ridge Park is located in the southwest of Singapore's main island. It is a forested hill with a view of the west coast. There are hiking trails and many ponds in the park, where migratory birds often inhabit, and the ecological environment is quite good. Kent Ridge Park is a great place to hike and exercise, and people often come here for picnics or boating in the pond.
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FAQ

What are some Great Urban Parks in Singapore?
Some Great Urban Parks in Singapore include:Gardens by the Bay|Singapore Zoo|Night Safari|Merlion Park|Sands SkyPark
What are some highly-rated Great Urban Parks in Singapore?
Some highly-rated Great Urban Parks in Singapore include:Gardens by the Bay:4.8|Singapore Zoo:4.7|Night Safari:4.5|Merlion Park:4.6|Sands SkyPark:4.7
At what locations in Singapore can Great Urban Parks in Singapore be found?
The Great Urban Parks in Singapore are mainly located in:Gardens by the Bay:Singapore|Singapore Zoo:Singapore|Night Safari:Singapore|Merlion Park:Singapore|Sands SkyPark:Singapore