The 8 Best Parks & Gardens in Singapore (2026)

Updated November 2026 · 8 picks

The best parks in Singapore in 2026 are the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Fort Canning Park, East Coast Park, Jurong Lake Gardens and Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park. Telok Blangah Hill Park has Henderson Waves, HortPark has themed gardens, and West Coast Park has the big playground.

Singapore's parks are free to enter, mostly open around the clock and easy to reach by MRT. This guide covers the city's parks and gardens, from the Botanic Gardens to the neighbourhood parks Singaporeans use daily. For Gardens by the Bay, Jewel and the zoo, see our best attractions guide; for hikes, reserves and islands, see our best nature spots guide. Start early or late, because Singapore's heat and rain affect any outdoor plan.

1. Singapore Botanic Gardens — Tanglin, Orchard Road

A UNESCO World Heritage Site with lakes, lawns, rainforest and a paid orchid garden.

Best for Walkers · Families · Photography

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is Singapore's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 2015. The main grounds are free and open from 5am to midnight, and the National Orchid Garden is the part that charges for entry.

Walk the lake and lawn areas in the cooler early morning, then add the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden if you have children. See our <a href="/singapore/best-attractions/">best attractions</a> guide for the wider picture.

Good to know: Arrive before 9am to avoid the heat and the weekend crowds.

1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569

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2. Fort Canning Park — Civic District, Clarke Quay & the River

A 22-hectare hill park with nine historical gardens, a spice garden and the colonial Fort Gate.

Best for History · Walkers · Photography

NParks lists Fort Canning Park as 22 hectares and open 24 hours, with a Spice Garden of more than 180 herbs and spices, a Fort Canning Heritage Gallery, an ASEAN Sculpture Garden and three outdoor murals. It also lists the Fort Gate, a former Christian cemetery and a British army barracks among its colonial sites.

It is shady and close to the Civic District, Clarke Quay and Orchard Road, making it an easy break between the National Museum and the river. NParks says nine historical gardens and 15 heritage trees are found here.

Good to know: Go early or late, as the hill is shady but the stairs are steep in the midday heat.

Fort Canning Centre, 5 Cox Terrace, Singapore 179620

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3. East Coast Park — East Coast, Katong

A 180-hectare seafront park stretching over 13 km, with cycling, skating and sea views.

Best for Cyclists · Families · Sea views

NParks describes East Coast Park as 180 hectares stretching over 13 km and open 24 hours. Cycling and inline skating are allowed on its pathways, with a Cyclist Park in Area D, the Xtreme Skatepark in Area F and bike and skate rental shops.

NParks currently lists several footpath, toilet and dog-run closures for upgrading, so check the page before you go. It also advises covering exposed skin when entering the water because of recent jellyfish sightings. East Coast Lagoon Food Village is inside the park.

Good to know: Cycle in the early morning or evening, and check closures before choosing a section.

East Coast Lagoon Food Village, 1220 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 468960

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4. Jurong Lake Gardens — Jurong East

A 90-hectare national garden in the west with Lakeside, Chinese and Japanese gardens.

Best for Walkers · Families · Gardens

Jurong Lake Gardens' site describes a 90-hectare garden called Singapore's third national garden and first in the heartlands, with Lakeside Garden, the Chinese and Japanese Gardens and Garden Promenade. NParks reopened the rejuvenated Chinese and Japanese Gardens on 8 September 2024.

Its site lists Waterwall Court in the Chinese Garden as closed for maintenance until further notice, and a Garden Shuttle Service that is suspended on some dates in late October and November 2026. Check the official page for hours and current notices.

Good to know: Check the Garden Shuttle schedule before you go, as it is suspended on some dates.

100 Yuan Ching Road, Singapore 618662

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5. Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park — Bishan

A 62-hectare park where the Kallang River has been restored to a natural stream.

Best for Families · Walkers · Cyclists

NParks says Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park covers 62 hectares across 3 km and is open 24 hours. Its main feature is the naturalised Kallang River, once a concrete canal, along with Recycle Hill, a viewpoint, a landscape pond of more than two hectares and a butterfly habitat with more than 30 species.

NParks says it is about a five-minute walk from Bright Hill MRT station. Two bridges are currently closed for improvement works until December 2026, and North-South Corridor construction is ongoing, though the park remains open.

Good to know: Use the new Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 entrance and check bridge closures before you go.

1380 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Singapore 569930

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6. Telok Blangah Hill Park — Telok Blangah

A 34-hectare hill park with Henderson Waves, the Forest Walk and a hilltop terrace garden.

Best for Walkers · Views · Photography

NParks lists Telok Blangah Hill Park as 34 hectares and open 24 hours, with the Earth Trail closing to entry at 7pm. Henderson Waves is a 274 m pedestrian bridge described as Singapore's tallest, and the Forest Walk has a 1.3 km elevated walkway and a more challenging Earth Trail.

The Terrace Garden has semi-circular terraces on a hilltop with a 360-degree view. NParks says some Forest Walk sections are unlit from 7pm to 7am until 30 November 2026 for maintenance. See also our <a href="/singapore/best-free-things-to-do/">free things to do</a> guide for the Southern Ridges.

Good to know: Go early for shade and cooler air on the elevated walkway, and avoid the unlit sections after 7pm.

Telok Blangah Hill Park, 10 Telok Blangah Green, Singapore 109178

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7. HortPark — Alexandra

A 10.7-hectare gardening park with more than ten themed gardens and a bee trail.

Best for Gardeners · Walkers · Families

NParks lists HortPark as 10.7 hectares, open from 6am to 11pm, with more than ten themed gardens, a bee trail with bee hotels, a butterfly garden and an open lawn. It is part of the Southern Ridges and is wheelchair accessible.

Nearby MRT stations are Commonwealth, HarbourFront, Labrador Park and Queenstown. It is a good stop on a Southern Ridges walk, and a calmer option than the larger parks.

Good to know: Visitor service hours are shorter than park hours, so check them if you need information.

33 Hyderabad Road, Singapore 119578

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8. West Coast Park — West Coast

A 50-hectare park with an adventure playground, a huge dog run and a marsh garden.

Best for Families · Dog owners · Barbecues

NParks lists West Coast Park as 50 hectares, open 24 hours and parallel to West Coast Highway, with an adventure playground, a huge dog run, a marsh garden and a promenade lookout point. It has nine barbecue pits that must be booked in advance.

Nearby MRT stations are Clementi and Haw Par Villa. A section of the Area 1 footpath is closed for repairs until the end of 2026, so check NParks before you go.

Good to know: Book a barbecue pit in advance if you plan a family cookout.

West Coast Park, 81 West Coast Highway, Singapore 126759

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best park in Singapore?

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is the best-known, with a UNESCO World Heritage listing and free entry to most of the grounds. For a seafront option, East Coast Park runs for about 13 km. For a hilltop walk with a view, try Fort Canning Park or Telok Blangah Hill Park.

Are Singapore's parks free?

Most are. The Botanic Gardens main grounds, Fort Canning, East Coast Park, Jurong Lake Gardens, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark and West Coast Park are free to enter. Some sites inside parks, such as the National Orchid Garden, charge. See our free things to do guide for more.

Which Singapore park is best for kids?

West Coast Park has an adventure playground, and Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park has a naturalised river and water playground area. For more ideas, including the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, see our things to do with kids guide.

Which park is best for cycling in Singapore?

East Coast Park is the favourite: NParks says cycling and inline skating are available on its pathways, with a cyclist park in Area D and rental shops in the park. Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and Jurong Lake Gardens are alternative cycling and walking options.

Are there parks open 24 hours in Singapore?

NParks lists Fort Canning Park, East Coast Park, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and West Coast Park as open 24 hours. The Botanic Gardens is open from 5am to midnight, and HortPark's park hours are 6am to 11pm. Check for closure notices before you go.

1. Singapore Botanic Gardens — Tanglin, Orchard Road

2. Fort Canning Park — Civic District, Clarke Quay & the River

3. East Coast Park — East Coast, Katong

4. Jurong Lake Gardens — Jurong East

5. Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park — Bishan

6. Telok Blangah Hill Park — Telok Blangah

7. HortPark — Alexandra

8. West Coast Park — West Coast

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