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Thomson Nature Park
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. 

Location

Off Old Upper Thomson Road

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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)

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

Nature Park Opening Hours:

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

Carpark Opening Hours:

7am – 7pm daily (no overnight parking)

Please note that the carpark lots are extremely limited at Thomson Nature Park. It is highly recommended to take public transport. You may try other alternative parking at Tagore Industrial Avenue, Tagore Drive and Casuarina Carpark. 

Park Size:

50 hectares

Accessibility:

Wheelchair accessible in certain areas (entrance node)

Specific Do’s and Don’ts: 

- No fishing

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

 Smoke-free park

For public safety, please do not enter the nature reserve and forested areas during stormy weather, as such inclement weather may cause trees and branches to fall. Do note that when planning to go outdoors, you may dial 65427788 for weather forecast. 

Notices

  • If you wish to organise a hike in the nature park with a total of 30 or more people, please complete this application form and submit at least one month before the date of the activity. 
  • 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.

Things To Do

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    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.

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    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.

    Interested to organise a hike in Thomson Nature Park? If you wish to organise a hike in the nature park with a total of 30 or more people, please complete the application form below and submit at least one month before the date of the activity.

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    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.

  • Volunteering

    Keen to be part of our biodiversity conservation efforts? Translate your passion into action and sign up as a Central Nature Reserve volunteer!

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Last updated on 03 January 2020

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