Upper Peirce Reservoir Park
The Upper Peirce Reservoir Park is a serene and tranquil park nestled just next to the Upper Peirce Reservoir. The reservoir, together with the MacRitchie Reservoir, the Lower Peirce Reservoir and the Upper Seletar Reservoir, bound the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. The nature reserve acts as a water catchment for the reservoirs in the area.
In the late 1960s, increasing demand of water led the government to examine the feasibility of increasing the capacity of the Peirce Reservoir. A higher dam was then constructed upstream of the existing dam in 1970. The Upper Peirce Reservoir was completed in 1975 and officially opened by then Prime Minister Mr Lee Kuan Yew on 27 February 1977.
Park Information
Park Size: 5 hectares
Park lighting hours: 7:00 pm to 7:00 am
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Smoke-free park
Notices
When approached by monkeys, you should look down and walk at least 1.5 metres away from them. Do not make direct eye contact or smile as these may be misinterpreted as signs of aggression and challenge. Keep food and snacks in haversacks and not in plastic bags. Do not eat in the presence of monkeys.
Important Notice for Hiking Permit/Exercise Groups
- If you wish to organise a hike in the nature reserve with a total of 30 people or more, please complete this application form and submit it to us at least one month before the date of the activity.
- For organised outdoor exercise classes of more than 5 people, please refer to this page on our website to register with SportSG and submit an application to NParks at least 1 week in advance.
- Please ensure that the necessary safe management measures are being put in place, e.g. during physical exercise, participants are to stay in groups of 5 and that a safe distance of at least 2 metres between individuals is observed.
- For hiking and organised groups, a maximum of 50 persons per day is allowed into the nature park. If the quota has been met for the day, visitors are required to opt for another day.
Things To Do
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Upper Peirce Reservoir Park Map
On your journey of discovery, remember some simple tips to help make park visits enjoyable for everyone.
Click on the Trail Etiquette to find out more.
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Bird Watching
The forest is a wonderful place to watch birds, but you will require lots of patience as the vegetation is dense and the high canopy adds to the difficulty in spotting them. You will probably hear a bird call before you see them.
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Hiking and Nature Appreciation
This trail is ideal for nature lovers, bird enthusiasts and families.
Please refer to the Important Notice above for updates regarding our hiking permit application.
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Leisure Stroll
The Lower and Upper Peirce Reservoir Parks are known for their tranquil and scenic settings. This is where people can escape from the hustle and bustle of city life to just relax in serene surroundings. Both parks are six hectares in size.
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Volunteering
Keen to be part of our biodiversity conservation efforts? Translate your passion into action and sign up as a Central Nature Reserve volunteer!