13 Best Nature Places in Singapore | Parks, Gardens & Islands

Singapore is home to plenty of nature spaces tucked all around the city. Whether you are looking for a quiet walk, a picnic spot, scenic views or a place to spend a slow afternoon outdoors, these parks, gardens and natural areas are easy to visit and worth adding to your list.

1. Marina Barrage

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Have a picnic or fly a kite at this wide green space with beautiful views of iconic landmarks like the Singapore Flyer, Gardens by the Bay and National Stadium.

Location: 8 Marina Gardens Dr, #01-03 Marina Barrage
Details: Free

2. Haw Par Villa

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Explore this eccentric and surreal theme park filled with statues and dioramas depicting Chinese folklore, including the Ten Courts of Hell.

Location: Pasir Panjang
Details: Free entry

3. Singapore Botanic Gardens

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Stroll through the UNESCO World Heritage Site, especially the tropical gardens.

Location: 1 Cluny Rd
Details: Free

4. National Orchid Garden

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See the largest display of tropical orchids in the world.

Location: Botanic Gardens
Details: From $1

5. Henderson Waves

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Walk across this 274m-long pedestrian bridge with a distinctive, wave-like structure.

Location: Southern Ridges
Details: Free

6. MacRitchie Treetop Walk

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Embark on a challenging hike to reach this free-standing suspension bridge in the forest canopy.

Location: Central Catchment Nature Reserve
Details: Free

7. Fort Canning Park

Discover this historic hilltop park and visit the famous Spiral Staircase for a photo op.

Location: Fort Canning Park
Details: Free

8. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

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Go bird-watching and look out for mudskippers, crabs, and crocodiles in this protected mangrove area.

Location: 60 Kranji Way
Details: Free

9. Pulau Ubin

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Take a bumboat to this rustic island and rent a bike to cycle through its villages and nature trails.

Location: Pulau Ubin
Details: Free to enter

10. Chek Jawa Wetlands

Explore the diverse ecosystems where six major habitats meet.

Location: Within Pulau Ubin
Details: Free

11. Sembawang Hot Spring Park

Singapore’s only natural hot spring features a cascading foot bath where hot water cools as it flows through tiered pools.

There’s also a hot water collection and egg-cooking station, where visitors can bring their own eggs and cook them using 70°C spring water.

Location: Sembawang (Gambas Avenue)
Details: Free entry

12. East Coast Park

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Rent a bicycle or rollerblades and cycle along the scenic coastline.

Location: East Coast Park
Details: Free

13. Coney Island Park

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Enjoy the peaceful, rugged nature and look out for otters and native birds.

Location: Coney Island Park
Details: Free