Now Jurong residents can go for a nature ramble right in our backyards at the newly opened Lakeside Garden. This 53ha park has a boardwalk named the Rasau Walk, which takes visitors through a freshwater swamp forest. It is also connected to grassland and wetland trails, where herons, hornbills and otters live.
Lakeside Garden is located along Yuan Ching Road and next to Lakeside MRT station, and was developed with an emphasis on nature, community and play, said the National Parks Board (NParks).
The garden, which opened on 27 April, is the first phase of the 90ha Jurong Lake Gardens, Singapore’s third national gardens and its first in the heartlands. The remaining sections of Jurong Lake Gardens will open progressively from 2021 onwards.
Here are some of the features at Lakeside Garden:
Spaces for Play
Clusia Cove: This children’s water play area has a shallow tidal pool. There is also a sand play area, an eco-pond, and a cafe.
Forest Ramble: A nature-focused playgarden with 13 adventure stations.
Closer to Nature
Rasau Walk: A meandering 300m boardwalk allows visitors to get to the edge of the lake.
Grasslands: Nature-lovers can also birdwatch at this grasslands, which features six species of grass.
Heron Island: Some of the 10 species of herons at Jurong Lake Gardens might roost atop platforms at this 4,000 sq m island. Visitors can observe the birds at a distance.
Spaces for the Community
PAssion WaVe: Stay active on the waterfront and try out pedal-boating, kayaking and other health and wellness programmes.
ActiveSG Park: The park features a pool and a gym.
Allotment Gardens: Community gardeners can grow their own fruit and vegetables here.
