Thomson Nature Park

1/5 Thomson Nature Park main entrance

2/5 Lorong Pelita

3/5 Jalan Belang

4/5 Langur Trail

5/5 Macaque Trail

Located to the east of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve (CCNR), between Old Upper Thomson Road and Upper Thomson Road, Thomson Nature Park complements existing nature parks including Springleaf and Windsor Nature Parks to extend the green buffer for the CCNR. This 50-hectare buffer park is unique for its rich cultural heritage as the site of a former Hainan Village. It is also home to a rich array of biodiversity and is notably a key conservation site for the critically endangered Raffles’ Banded Langur (Presbytis femoralis femoralis).

Explore the five trails spanning 3.8 km around the former village's road network. They have been specially curated to provide visitors insight into the ways of life during the kampung days as well as into the variety of floral and faunal species found in Thomson Nature Park. The Ruins and Figs Trail gives visitors a chance to experience the heritage highlights of the Hainan Village through carefully conserved ruins, while the Stream and Ferns Trail enables visitors to appreciate the freshwater habitat in Thomson Nature Park and observe the great diversity of ferns and aquatic animals present.

Specific Do’s and Don’ts:

- No pets are allowed

- No fishing

- No bicycles, skates, skateboards, or motorised mobility devices

Please refer to the Map & Trail Etiquette below for more information.

Location

Off Old Upper Thomson Road

Get Directions

Park Information

How to get there:

By Bus

138, 138A, 167, 169, 860, 980: Alight at Upper Thomson Road (Aft Tagore Dr, Bus stop ID: 56061)

138, 167, 169, 860, 980: Alight at Upper Thomson Road (Bef Tagore Dr, Bus stop ID: 56069)

By MRT

Lentor MRT Station: walk 2.3km via Yio Chu Kang Road and turn right into Upper Thomson Road (enter via park main entrance), or Old Upper Thomson Park Connector (enter via Macaque or Langur Trail)

By Car

Thomson Nature Park carpark is situated along Upper Thomson Road, about 200m away from Bus stop "Aft Tagore Dr"

Nature Park Opening Hours:

7am – 7pm daily (entering or remaining in the park after 7pm is not allowed)

Carpark Opening Hours:

7am to 7pm daily

Park Size:

50 hectares

Accessibility:

Wheelchair accessible only at the entrance node

Safety During Bad Weather

For safety, during and immediately after bad weather, please seek cover at the nearest shelter available and avoid entering forested areas, including nature reserve and nature park. Do note that when planning to go outdoors, you may dial 65427788 for weather forecast.

Notices

For their own safety, visitors should stay on the designated trails to avoid getting lost in the forest. This nature park is home to numerous species of native flora and fauna. Human activity in this area can affect animal behaviour, or result in trampling on endangered plant saplings. Entering or leaving any part of the nature park which is not a designated trail is an offence under the Parks and Trees Regulations which carries a penalty of a fine of up to $2,000. We seek your cooperation to stay on designated trails.

Organised group activities (including learning journeys and hiking)

For organised group activities with more than 30 persons to our nature reserves and nature parks, an application is needed. For more information click here.

Bird Watching

Birds are hidden treasures in the nature park. There is a wide variety of bird species you can observe along the trails, so do bring along a pair of binoculars.
Hiking and Nature Appreciation

Visit the different trails in Thomson Nature Park to catch a glimpse of the carefully conserved kampung ruins and learn about the site's history. As you walk through the regenerating secondary forest, don't forget to keep your eyes peeled for the numerous faunal species inhabiting the forest and freshwater habitats in the nature park.

Please refer to the Important Notice above for updates regarding our hiking permit application.
Nature Photography

Enjoy a leisure walk on the trails and take the chance to photograph the fascinating diversity of species you spot along the way.

Thomson Nature Park Map & Trail Etiquette

On your journey of discovery, remember some simple tips to help make park visits enjoyable for everyone.
Click on the map link to find out more.

Thomson Nature Park Map

Volunteering

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