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City for nothing, you know: (clockwise from left) Bukit Batok Nature park, Punggol park and Admiralty park are some of the green spaces you can find in our hoods.
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Whoa, did you know that tiny Singapore actually has 300 parks and four nature reserves? Now that you do, get out of your air-conditioned cocoon and make a date with good ol Mother Nature.
1. Toa Payoh Town park
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Built in the 1970s, this used to be the venue for wedding and convocation photos. These days, residents living in the area come here for their morning tai chi and foreign workers gather in the open spaces on weekends.
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Go on a bicycle journey to explore Singapore from Changi to Jurong and witness the many faces of the island
With its tree-lined paths, Bukit Batok Nature Park is a lush and restful spot for a break during a cycling trip.ST PHOTO: NG SOR LUAN
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February 22, 2021
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As parents in Singapore, it is a blessing that there are playgrounds in almost every neighbourhood. Although the most common neighbourhood playground is the typical set up of playhouses and slides, there are actually quite a number of outdoor ones that are constructed to give children the ultimate playtime experience.
Look through this ultimate guide to 28 fun, totally free outdoor playgrounds in Singapore. Ready? Play? Go!
1a. Admiralty Park: Most number of slides
After two years of redevelopment, Admiralty Park opened again in October 2017, featuring a whopping 27 hectares of nature and urban areas – that’s about a third of the size of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. In addition to being the largest park in the north of Singapore, Admiralty Park’s playground also boasts 26 slides, the most number of slides in any park in Singapore.
Photo by: Beaulieu House
Mr Lim Hock Lye, the owner of Beaulieu House, had no choice but to close his seafood restaurant completely during circuit breaker.
Located in Sembawang Park, Beaulieu House would often receive customers from travel groups before COVID-19. Furthermore, many major events like Chinese New Year reunion dinner would also be held there.
When COVID-19 broke out, it took a toll on the restaurant. All Food & Beverage (F&B) outlets located in the park, including Beaulieu House, were unable to operate during circuit breaker when the National Parks Board (NParks) announced to close the entire park.
It was hard on Mr Lim as he had to survive on zero income for two and a half months. Moreover, Mr Lim had to provide foreign staff housing allowance.