National Parks in Singapore

Home to around 40% of Singapore's native flora and fauna, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve is one of the most extensive national parks in Singapore. It is one of two ASEAN Heritage Parks in Singapore, which are part of the regional network that forms the range of the representative ecosystems of ASEAN. This 400-acre natural wonderland, considered one of the largest remaining rainforests in the country, is found on Bukit Timah Hill, the tallest hill in Singapore.

Timings : 
Nature Reserve: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM,
Exhibition Hall: 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM,
Carpark: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

With the most exquisite collection of flora and fauna, the Singapore Botanic Gardens is claimed to abode the world's first children's garden and is absolutely worth a visit. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Singapore Botanic Gardens is the country's first and only tropical botanic garden on the UNESCO's World Heritage List. First of its kind in the whole of Asia and third in the world, these gardens are over a hundred and fifty years old star visitor attraction.

Timings : 5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Entry Fee:
Garden Grounds: Free
National Orchid Garden: Adults: SGD 5, Student/senior citizen aged 60 and older: SGD 1, Children below 12 years: Free

The Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is a wildlife and biodiversity park located smack in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Singapore. It is Singapore's first ASEAN Heritage Park and offers visitors the experience of enjoying the wonders of nature through various tours, walks and guides. The Wetland Reserve is spread over 130 hectares of land, every inch of which is covered with rich flora and fauna.

Timings: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

Part of the 9-km long trail of Southern Ridges of Singapore, Labrador Nature Reserve is rather unique among the national parks in Singapore as it contains the only rocky sea cliff on the island. It is blessed with nature trails, heritage ruins and a seaside promenade and is built on the edge of a secondary forest. Visitors can traverse through the seaside promenade on foot, use a bicycle towards Keppel Harbour, explore the mangrove forests along Berlayer Creek, see the relics from the Second World War, or have a picnic with barbequed meals.

Timings: 24 hours
Entry Fee: No entry fee

The Bukit Batok Nature Park (BBNP) is a quiet, serene park near the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. Bukit Batok means Coughing Hill in Malay and the park was given this name when it was formed in 1988, as it was made around an abandoned quarry that was once used to dig up granite. The 36-hectare park is perfect for jogging, walking or biking on the trails surrounded by the lush green beauty of the secondary forest.

Timings: 24 hours

Pasir Ris Park is the perfect destination for families and friends to have a fun-filled day and not travel to the outskirts of the city. The park is a 70-hectare land stretching across 3.2km, including six hectares of forest. This attribute makes Pasir Ris Park the second largest among the national parks in Singapore. It has several activities for guests to choose from, including water sports, cycling, gardening or just relaxing outdoors in your choice of location. The park is most famous for the Mangroves that it accommodates in its 70 hectares.

Timings: Lighting Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Entry Fee: No entry fee

Chestnut Nature Park, which opened in February 2017, is Singapore’s largest nature park, covering a total of 81 hectares. It is located on the eastern end of Chestnut Avenue, beside the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. The Park consists of two parts, the north and the south, with the Northern part being four times larger than the Southern part. The Chestnut Nature Park was specially made for biking and hiking enthusiasts and is the only nature park in Singapore with separate trials being made for both.

Timings: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Entry Fee: No Entry Fee

The Dairy Farm Nature Park is spread across a thriving 63-hectare land and is famous for its leisurely nature trails, twisty hiking trails, and quarry. Although this park does not have cows anymore, as it is no longer a dairy farm, it still stands out from most parks in Singapore due to it being the place where the Wallace Education Centre resides.

Timings: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Fort Canning Fort is a historic site built in the year 1859, which served as a significant part of SingaporeÍs defence. Spread across an area of 18 hectares amid the forested land of the island's business district, the fort had an extensive and diverse life. The landmark raised hill of the fort once served as a strategic point for the 14th-century fortress.

Timings: Lighting Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Entry Fee: No entry fee

East Coast Park is a 15km long stretch of seafront park, the largest in Singapore, nestled along the southeastern coast. Quite popular among the national parks in Singapore as a weekend getaway, it is spread across 185 hectares of reclaimed land, the beautiful park is a much-loved spot among the locals who flock here to windsurf, swim, kayak, picnic, swim, barbecue, bicycle, skateboard and eat. 

Timings: 24 hours
Entry Fee: No entry fee
Wheelchair Accessibility: Yes