Tiong Bahru Park

First developed around 1967 and is located between Henderson, Bukit Merah and Lower Delta Road. In the adventure playground, there's the tilting train where many children would enjoy themselves. The park is usually crowded with visitors in the morning for exercises and will be quieter in the evening/night time. And it's one of the dog-friendly parks where I'll bring Choco for a walk in the morning or early evening.

How to get there?
By Car -

• Along Tiong Bahru Road, filter left towards the direction of Lower Delta Road and turn left into the carpark at the filter lane.
• Alternatively, along Tiong Bahru Road, filter left to Henderson Road and turn left towards Blk 104A MSCP. Park there and walk over to the park.

By Public Transport -

• Alight at Bus Stop No. 10179 (Tiong Bahru Park) / 10171 ( Henderson Park) - Bus No. 16, 32, 33, 63, 64, 120, 851, NR5
• Alight at Bus Stop No. 10381 (Opp Blk 48) / 10389 (Blk 48) - Bus No. 14, 32, 64, 65

Nearest MRT Station: Tiong Bahru

Labrador Park (Nature Reserve)

One of the nature reserves/parks that is located in the southern part of Singapore which contains many historical relics of World War II. The park also provides a picturesque view of the sea, this is especially so during the sunset.

How to get there?

By Car -

• Locates along Telok Blangah Road, drives into Labrador Villa Road towards Port Road
• Park at Carpark B or C

Carpark B

By Public Transport (15 minutes walk to the entrance of the park) - 

• Alight at Bus Stop No. 14419 (Carpark A) - Bus No. 408 (Near to the Eco cafe)
• Alight at Bus Stop No. 15141 (Opp PSA Bldg) - Bus No. 10, 30, 30E, 51, 143, 175, 176, 188

Nearest MRT Station: Labrador Park

Bishan Park Dog Run

Bishan – Ang Mo Kio Park is one of the largest parks in Singapore, consisting of two portions along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1. Divided by Marymount Road, the two plots are known as the Pond Gardens and River Plains.

The Dog Run is located in the River Plains that is nearer to Bishan Road.

How to get there?

Located along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1.

Tel: 1800-471 7300 (NPB Helpline)

By Car/Bike –

• From CTE, Exit 11 and drive along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1 towards Upper Thomson Road
• After passing two bus stops, turn left into the carpark that is near to Canopy Dining and Cornerstone (There's signage indicating McDonald's located near the carpark)
• Coupon parking
• Sunday & PH - Free parking

By Public Transport –

• Alight at Bus Stop No. 54089 (Opp AMK Swim Complex) – Bus No. 133, 136, 262
• Alight at Bus Stop No. 54081 (Teck Ghee Ct) – Bus No. 133, 136, 262, 761
• Other buses to Pond Gardens – 132, 165, 166, 169 from AMK Interchange / 410 from Bishan MRT Station

Nearest MRT Station: Bishan or Ang Mo Kio

That's Choco having fun in the Dog Run!

For more information on Singapore parks, visit National Parks Board (NPB).

 

Feeling hungry after the walk, dine at Canopy Garden Dining & Bar!

MacRitchie Reservoir Park & HSBC TreeTop Walk

MacRitchie Reservoir Park has became a popular location for exercise enthusiasts. It is also a great place to have some fresh air and morning walks.

Getting in touch with the nature, TreeTop Walk is our ultimate destination from the long hiking routes in MacRitchie. The distance to the entrance of the TreeTop Walk takes about 1 hour or more. We've spent almost half a day for the hike.

Are you ready? Remember to bring water to quench your thirst!

More information on MacRitchie Reservoir Park, click here.

How to get there?

By Car -

• From Pan Island Expressway (PIE)
• Exit at 20B towards Lornie Road, go straight and turn left into the Carpark along Lornie Road
• Exit at 20A, make a U-turn and drive towards Lornie Road, go straight and turn left into the Carpark along Lornie Road
• From Central Expressway (CTE)
• Exit at 10, turn left towards Braddell Road, go straight to Lornie Road, make a U-turn, go straight and turn left into the Carpark along Lornie Road
• Exit at 8B, turn right towards Braddell Road, go straight to Lornie Road, make a U-turn, go straight and turn left into the Carpark along Lornie Road

Carpark Charges:-

• 15 mins grace period
• $0.02/min from 7am to 7am the next day
• Mon to Fri (11am to 5pm) / Sat, Sun & PH (2pm to 5pm) - 1st hr free parking

By Public Transport -

• Alight at Bus Stop No. 51071 (MacRitchie Reservoir) - 52, 74, 93, 130, 132, 156, 157, 162, 162M, 165, 166, 167, 852, 855, 980
• Alight at Bus Stop No. 51079 (Opp MacRichie Reservior) - 52, 74, 93, 157, 165, 852, 855

Nearest MRT Station: Caldecott

Opening hours
MacRitchie Reservoir Park: 7am to 7pm

TreeTop Walk
Tue to Fri: 9am to 5pm
Sat, Sun & PH: 8.30am to 5pm
Closed on Mondays.

*TreeTop Walk gate will be closed at 5pm.

Gardens by the Bay

The concept of Gardens by the Bay is to create a City in a Garden. It's a beautiful garden that comprises of a few attractions with a wide variety of flowers and trees.

The whole trip will take up almost half a day. Best view in the day (probably morning, not so hot) and try not to miss the night view of light displays on the Supertree Grove.

How to get there?
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive Singapore 018953
Tel: 6420 6848

By Car -

• $0.025 per minute for 1st 5 hours, $0.05 per minute thereafter (From 5am - 6pm)
• $0.02 per minute for 1st 5 hours, $0.04 per minute thereafter (From 6pm - 2am)

By Bike -

• $1.20 per entry (5am - 2am)

By Public Transport -

• Bus No. 400 (Take from Marina Bay MRT Station)

Nearest MRT Station: Bayfront (within walking distance)

For more information to get there, please click here.

Opening Hours
Outdoor Gardens - 5am to 2am (Free entry)
Conservatories  - 9am to 9pm (Ranging from $8 to $28)
OCBC Skyway - 9am to 9pm ($3 - $5)
Please take note of last ticket sale and admission timing.

For more information on ticket rates, please click here.

Website: http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg

What will you see?

Pretty flowers!

Pulau Kukup Johor National Park

A mangrove island located near Kukup, in the district of Pontian. Good place to visit when you are in Kukup, takes only less than half a day trip.

How to get there?

Read about my post on "Kukup". From Kukup resorts area (Ferry Terminal), take a boat (RM5 per person) and you'll reach in about 10 - 15 minutes. Requires to pay entry fee before entering the park.

What to see/do at the park?

• Wild boars
• Mangrove trees
• Blue crabs
• Arboretum
• Birds and other wildlife species
• Take a Boat ride to the Floating Jetty

Tanjung Piai Johor National Park (Kukup)

The place is located near Kukup, the district of Pontian, at the Southern Most Tip of Mainland Asia.

How to get there?
Read about my post on "Kukup". While driving towards Kukup, there is a signage that indicates "Tanjung Piai" on the left.

After a distance, you'll see the signage to turn right. Turn right before the mosque.

A short distance, turn left.

At this junction, turn right towards Tanjung Piai. Going straight will reach Tanjung Piai Resort.

At the T-junction, turn right and you'll reach Tanjung Piai.

This place is beautiful and you'll definitely enjoy the environment and sea breeze as you walk towards the jetty.

A good place to visit/sightsee if you have the spare time and it only takes about 15-20 minutes to reach this place from Kukup. Free parking, only requires to pay entrance fee.