Green Trails, Cherished Tales and Islands to Explore

Transforming into a City in Nature

The region will see more new parks and improved green spaces, which will also be better connected so it is easier for us to get around and for nature to flourish. The Southern Islands are also being enhanced for more to enjoy.

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Celebrating our heritage

The region was one of the earliest areas to be developed, as the city expanded beyond Singapore’s city centre. It is home to historic buildings and sites that hold the rich heritage of Singapore’s pioneering communities. These will be retained and rejuvenated as physical reminders for future generations where possible, even as the physical landscape evolves to meet new needs.

Enhanced greenery network in Bukit Timah

Bukit Timah is at the nexus of nature and recreation with the iconic Rail Corridor and Coast-to-Coast Trail (Central) at its heart. The greenery network is expanding with new parks at the Bukit Timah Turf City and Holland Plain. Upcoming green spaces such as the Bukit Timah-Rochor Green Corridor and the Clementi Nature Corridor will further weave nature into the area’s urban fabric, offering a wider variety of recreational options for all.

The Rail Corridor is a recreational corridor stretching from the former Tanjong Pagar Railway Station in the south to Woodlands in the north. Today, visitors can enjoy over 21 kilometres of seamless connectivity!

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Envisioned as a journey through a riverine forest, the elevated stretch of the Bukit Timah-Rochor Green Corridor between the Rail Corridor and Jalan Kampong Chantek will provide the public with a new leisure and recreational experience when completed by 2027.

Transforming parks in the southwestern region

Thirteen southwestern parks will soon be connected through curated themed trails, each offering a unique journey through nature, heritage and play.

Visitors can relax and find respite at the upcoming Labrador Villa Park along the Round Island Route.

The 90-metre elevated boardwalk along the Keppel Coastal Trail within Labrador Nature Park provides unblocked sea views from an elevated vantage point.

King’s Dock Park is a new waterfront recreational space along our 30-kilometre southern coastline.

HortPark, Labrador Nature Park and West Coast Park will also be transformed into Destination Parks that each have its own thematic identity.

For instance, West Coast Park will see recreational features that recall the maritime heritage of the area.

Artist’s impression of West Coast Park in future for illustrative purposes only.

New leisure highlights at Sentosa

Sentosa and Pulau Brani are envisioned to become a game-changing leisure destination of the future, with world class attractions, reimagined beach experiences and expanded nature and heritage trails.

Artist’s impression for illustrative purposes only. Source: Resorts World Sentosa

Resorts World Sentosa Phase 2 Expansion will feature biophilic design elements, a “mountain” trail and a new public attraction along the waterfront when completed in 2030.

Island-hopping fun within the Southern Islands

Ecotourism experiences at the Southern Islands can be twinned with neighbouring Sentosa with new inter-island ferry services.

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Sisters’ Islands Marine Park, with a floating boardwalk and coastal forest trail, allows visitors to enjoy marine biodiversity and enjoy panoramic sea views.

Seringat and Lazarus Islands offer an idyllic getaway with accommodation, bicycle rental and water activities.

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New marine park planned at Lazarus South-Kusu Reef, with a focus on marine conservation and nature-based recreation.

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Our Living Heritage: Conservation Sites

New sites in the Central Region are being proposed for conservation which will allow future generations to appreciate the region’s rich heritage.

Dakota Crescent is one of Singapore’s oldest public housing estates. Built in 1958 by the Singapore Improvement Trust, it features a central courtyard and the iconic Dove Playground that holds cherished memories. The playground is surrounded by a cluster of six blocks that reflects the unique architecture of Singapore's early public housing.

Singapore Badminton Stadium (historically known as the Singapore Badminton Hall) was built in 1952 and has hosted significant sporting events in our nation’s history. The site was marked by the National Heritage Board as a historical site in 1999 in recognition of its significance in the development of Singapore’s local sports scene and historic events.

Artist’s impression of new lease of life at the former Pasir Panjang English School for illustrative purposes only.

The Former Pasir Panjang English School opened in 1933. It was one of three schools selected to pilot co-education classes in Singapore. This two-storey building incorporates extensive timber structural elements and stands out as a rare example of school design by the Public Works Department.