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9 Best Hiking Trails And Nature Parks In Singapore For Young Kids

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9 Best Hiking Trails And Nature Parks In Singapore For Young Kids

Got toddlers in tow? Check out these hiking trails and parks that aren’t too difficult to traverse

by Michelle Lee  /   October 24, 2020

Looking to get the kids off their devices and have them soaking up more vitamin D? Get them more in tune with nature and explore these kid-friendly nature parks and hiking trails in Singapore — some of them are even stroller-friendly.

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9 Best Hiking Trails And Nature Parks In Singapore For Young Kids
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
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Spanning 202ha of mangroves, mudflats, ponds and forests, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is rich in biodiversity and it’s where the kiddos can spot estuarine crocodiles, watch for both resident and migratory birds nd discover other native inhabitants like mudskippers, crabs, monitor lizards and spiders.

There are various trails, including the Coastal Trail with a boardwalk that gives you panoramic sea views, and the Migratory Bird Trail, which is the longest at 1,950m. Here, the main bridge is a great spot for catching crocodiles either cruising in the water or basking at the banks in the afternoon (from this writer’s experience). Plus, the ground’s mostly flat here, so it shouldn’t be a problem for young ones to traverse.

There’s also a Junior Adventure Trail with a series of obstacles and stepping stones. A trip to the Visitor’s Centre will take you to various exhibits and information that introduce the unique environment of mangrove swamps.

Adhere to the reserve’s guidelines while you’re here; keep kids clear of the water’s edge and keep noise to a minimal – it is a nature reserve after all.

Visit the Nparks website for more information.

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Jurong Lake Gardens
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Children and adults alike are in for an adventure at Jurong Lake Gardens, which opened just last year.

There are a plethora of attractions that’ll keep kids engaged. There’s the nature-inspired Forest Ramble playground with 13 different adventure stations and features that enable children to mimic the natural movements of the creatures that inhabit freshwater swamp forests.

They’ll also have a splashing good time at Clusia Cove, a three-hectare water playground where they can experience water movements similar to those at coastal shores.

Other attractions include Grassland, which has a gorgeous carpet of tall lalang-like grass and a lone tree for great picture ops, a meandering boardwalk, as well as a freshwater swamp forest.

Visit Nparks’ website for more information. Clusia Cove and The Logs Trail are currently closed for maintenance till further notice.

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Changi Airport Connector
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You can now see life-sized dinosaurs on our little red dot – at the newly-opened cycling and jogging path connecting East Coast Park to Changi Airport. Catch these prehistoric creatures, from a towering Tyrannosaurus Rex to a trio of velociraptors, along the 3.5-kilometre path, which starts close to the National Service Resort & Country Club and ends just outside Terminal 2.

You can also find out more about the dinosaur species through the informative panels along the path.

Visit its website for more information.

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Thomson Nature Park
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For a dose of history along with your nature walk, make your way to Thomson Nature Park. The site is that of a former Hainan Village and rambutan plantations, with conserved ruins and informative panels that offer an inkling of kampong life in the 1960s.

It sits at the east of the Central Catchment Nature Reserve, and is home to a rich array of biodiversity, including various aquatic creatures and the critically endangered Raffles’ Banded Langur.

There are five trails spanning 3.8km, most of which are fairly easy for little feet to conquer though you might encounter some slopes.

Visit Nparks’ website for more information.

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The Southern Ridges
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The Southern Ridges trail spans 10km of green, open spaces that link Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve. Little daredevils will particularly enjoy walking atop the metal walkways of the Forest Walk (1.3km).

Then, of course, there’s the not-to-be-missed sculptural Henderson Waves that offers scenic vistas, as well as the 960m Berlayer Creek and Bukit Chermin boardwalks where you’ll get to explore mangroves, mudflats and check out various wildlife including the White-bellied Fish Eagle.

Best of all? Spots like the Forest Walk, boardwalks and Labrador Nature Reserve are pretty pram-friendly, but you’ll want to start your adventure at HortPark or Mount Faber – there are plenty of steps en route from the main Kent Ridge Park and Marang Trail starting points.

Visit the Nparks website for more information. 

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MacRitchie Nature Trails & Reservoir Park
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One of the most popular nature spots and part of Singapore’s water catchment system, its network of trails range from an hour to about four hours, so take your pick according to your children’s ages and activity levels. Along the way, you’re bound to meet various creatures like long-tailed macaques, birds, flying lemurs or even owls.

According to Nparks, the distance to the entrance of the TreeTop Walk is approximately 4.5 km (1.5 – two hour walk) from MacRitchie Reservoir Park and 2.5 km (45 mins – one hour walk) from the car park at Venus Drive. A round trip including the TreeTop Walk is about seven to ten km (three-five hours depending on your walking pace).

Unfortunately, the iconic TreeTop Walk along with the Peirce Track and part of Petaling Boardwalk are closed for maintenance till May 2021. But you can still explore other trails or take a scenic walk around the catchment area.

Visit the Nparks website for more information. 

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Punggol Waterway Park
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North-Easties will be well-acquainted with this gem that has plenty of for a fun-filled day of activities. It’s segmented into four different themes: Green Gallery, Recreation Zone, Nature Cove, and Heritage Zone.

Stroll or cycle (or the kiddos can zoom along on their scooters) amidst lush greenery on a well-maintained path, on both sides of the waterway. The kids will also have a wild time at the water playground, which has water jets and aqua showers.

Visit the Nparks website for more information. 

Tampines Eco Green
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This eco-friendly park with an easy terrain is home to various natural habitats including open grasslands, freshwater wetlands and a secondary rainforest. It’s great for a spot of bird watching too — visitors can peek from behind bird hides to catch a glimpse of perching birds and waddlers in the park’s natural ponds, as well as view Baya Weavers in close proximity.

It’s linked through park connectors from Tampines Biking Trail and Sun Plaza Park, so cyclists will have to push or park their bike at the available bicycle stands at the main entrance of Tampines Eco Green.

Visit the Nparks website for more information.

 

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Pasir Panjang Park
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There’s a new park coming to Pasir Panjang, and will open in phases in 2021. It will focus on featuring Pasir Panjang’s history as part of the park’s identity, as well as natural elements, such as toilets with green roofs, and plots of sand where visitors can build sandcastles.

“Future visitors will get to experience carefully curated encounters through stories contributed by the community and port items donated by PSA placed in selected locations in the park,” Nparks said.

There will also be a nature playgarden to encourage free play and sensory discovery among children.

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