Fort Canning Park
Fort Canning Park, an iconic hilltop landmark has witnessed many of Singapore’s historical milestones. The hill once sited the palaces of 14th century Malay Kings and served as the Headquarters of the Far East Command Centre and British Army Barracks. The decision to surrender Singapore to the Japanese on 15 February 1942 was also made on the hill, in the Underground Far East Command Centre, commonly known as Battle Box.
Today, Fort Canning Park is a venue for celebrations. Its expansive, sprawling lawns play host to concerts, theatre productions and festivals such as Shakespeare in the Park, Ballet Under the Stars, Shakespeare in the Park and Films at the Fort, while weddings, parties and gatherings are a regular sight in the park's venue spaces. Its ancient artefacts are a must-see for history buffs, and its lush greenery and expansive lawns offer a variety of arts, heritage and nature experiences. Whether you are drawn by the park’s ancient artefacts and rich heritage or simply its tranquillity, this hilltop park offers something for the whole family.
Location
Fort Canning Park is bounded by Hill Street, Canning Rise, Clemenceau Avenue and River Valley Road
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Park Information
How to get there: By MRT, alight at Clarke Quay or Dhoby Ghaut, and walk about 10 minutes to get to the park
Park Size: 18 hectares
Park lighting hours: 7.00pm to 7.00am
Nearby Parks/Park Connectors: Dhoby Ghaut Green, Istana Park, Raffles Place Park
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible (Steep slope at entrance from Clemenceau Avenue/River Valley Road)
Notices
1) The Battle Box is closed for maintenance until further notice.
2) The Pinacotheque de Paris Museum will open in the second quarter of 2015.
3) The Keramat is undergoing re-roofing works from March to end June 2015.
Things To Do
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Nature Walks
Besides rich in heritage, Fort Canning Park also has interesting flora and fauna that you should try and spot. Explore the park and see what you can find, or tap on one of the do-it-yourself walking trail guides we have put together to help you explore the park.
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Photography
Fort Canning Park is rich in heritage and those who enjoy photographing pieces of history and heritage will enjoy roaming the park grounds.
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Sightseeing
There are many places within Fort Canning Park that you can visit. Check out the Sally Port, ASEAN Sculpture Garden, Fort Canning Green (The Old Christian Cemetary), Spice Garden, Keramat Iskandar Shah, Archaeological Dig and Exhibition Area, Maritime Corner@Fort Canning, Parit Singapura and Princess Pond.
Events
All Events
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Join us for the ‘Connecting with Nature’ programmes featuring a series of educational activities in our parks where you and your family can learn and appreciate nature.
Explore the artist in you while you travel through time from the 14th century to the 19th century and beyond in Fort Canning Park. Take home with you sketches of the interesting heritage attractions or the beautiful surroundings in Fort Canning Park. Bring your favourite sketchbook and pen, pencil or colour pencil and join us in this relaxing activity.
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Join us for the ‘Connecting with Nature’ programmes featuring a series of educational activities in our parks where you and your family can learn and appreciate nature.
Did you know that a Kapok tree can grow up to 40 metres high? Let our nature-loving guides bring you on a journey to find out more about our heritage trees and other beautiful trees like the towering Kapok, flaky Gelam and magnificent Madras Thorn!
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Navayugum is an organisation that shares ways to live a happier lifestyle which have been passed down from the ancient times. Come and join us to learn more about living a healthy lifestyle through our spice walk, healthy recipes with a relaxing yoga session in our park.