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Kent Ridge Park

A great place to take in Singapore's rich history amidst nature. This is where one of the last battles for Singapore was fought during World War II.
Notices:
  1. There will be no access to the park from Springwood Height as the staircase is closed for maintenance from 16 October 2023. The expected completion date is 30 April 2024.

    Please enter the park from Vigilante Drive or Pepys Road. You may also use the playground and fitness corner at Jambol Place Park during this time.

    Refer to the enclosed map for more information.

Location

Vigilante Drive off South Buona Vista Road

Park information

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Park size
47 hectares
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Opening hours
Open 24 hours
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Parking information
  • Carpark A (along Vigilante Drive): 18 car lots and 1 lot for handicapped visitors.
  • Carpark B (along Vigilante Drive): 48 car lots and 1 lot for handicapped visitors.
  • Carpark C (along Pepys Road): 25 car lots.
  • Carpark D (along Pepys Road): 10 car lots.

There are no parking fees.

Nearby stations
  • Kent Ridge MRT station
  • Pasir Panjang MRT station
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
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Accessibility detail

Only Tembusu Grove and the Canopy Walk are wheelchair accessible. The remaining areas of the park have staircases or are too steep for wheelchair or stroller use.

Find out more about the dos and don'ts you should follow when visiting the park.

What to see

Special features

Kent Ridge Park Pond and Dragonfly Pond
Kent Ridge Park Pond and Dragonfly Pond

Located in the north-eastern section of the park, these ponds feature freshwater habitats for aquatic flora and fauna.

Exercise and workout equipment
Exercise and workout equipment

Work out at one of the 20 fitness stations here, the largest number of exercise equipment located within a park. Some of them are suitable for the elderly.

Reflections at Bukit Chandu Museum
Reflections at Bukit Chandu Museum

This World War II interpretative centre commemorates the battle of Pasir Panjang, the men of the Malay Regiment who fought in it and the history of Bukit Chandu

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Canopy Walk
Canopy Walk

This 280m-long boardwalk links the park to the Reflections at Bukit Chandu Museum and allows you to walk through the secondary forest at the canopy level.

Plant and animals

Brahminy Kite
Brahminy Kite

This bird of prey is unmistakable with a white head and breast, contrasting against their brick-brown body.

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Tembusu
Tembusu

This large evergreen tree has creamy white flower clusters that are trumpet-shaped and its berries are food for bats and birds.

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White-crested Laughingthrush
White-crested Laughingthrush

This highly social and vocal bird gives loud and jabbering calls as it forages.

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Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo

This bird has distinctive elongated outer tail feathers with webbing at the tips, resembling rackets.

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Finlayson's Bromheadia
Finlayson's Bromheadia

A common native species, this wild orchid has subtly fragrant flowers with white or creamy petals, a purple-veined lower lip, and yellow centre.

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What to do

Activities:

Heritage appreciation

Heritage appreciation

Explore the park and the Reflections at Bukit Chandu Museum to understand how the area played an important role in Singapore's past.

Heritage tour

Heritage tour

Join a guided group tour to immerse yourself in the rich history of the area.

Amenities

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