National Parks

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  • In Beak Condition

    In Beak Condition

    Do you own a bird, or are thinking of owning one? Let's look at some common beak problems faced by bird owners.

  • Seeing Green By Playing In Parks

    Seeing Green By Playing In Parks

    Have you ever heard the old wives’ tale that looking at green objects can improve your eyesight? For today’s children, who are practically born with iPhones or Playstation Portables in their hands, there may be a grain of truth to this adage.

  • An Atmosphere Of Good Dining

    An Atmosphere Of Good Dining

    The newly opened Parkland Green offers a variety of dining options with great views of the beach too, as the writer of this article discovered.

  • Exploring with sParks*

    Exploring with sParks*

    Eager to explore a park but not sure where to start? Scratching your head over where to head for lunch after a stroll in the Singapore Botanic Gardens? Need to answer nature's call while cycling along a park connector? Well, the newly-launched sParks* App aims to help with all of that. Developed in collaboration with iAPPS, sParks* helps you plan your day at Singapore's parks, gardens and nature reserves, including the Park Connector Network.

  • Head East for Great Eats

    Head East for Great Eats

    Foodies, Marine Cove at East Coast Park is now open – bigger and better than before. After extensive renovations, Marine Cove, with its spectacular vista of the sea, is ready to reclaim its reputation as one of Singapore’s premiere family-friendly locations.

  • In Beak Condition

    In Beak Condition

    Do you own a bird, or are thinking of owning one? Let's look at some common beak problems faced by bird owners.

  • Making Waves in the East

    Making Waves in the East

    The entrance to the seasports club is a discreet walkway that few would notice. But once I stepped in and walked through the narrow stone path, I was greeted by greenery on all sides, and it almost seemed like I’d entered a different world.

  • Birdwatching In The Midst Of Giants

    Birdwatching In The Midst Of Giants

    On a sunny morning in December, the team from HortPark and Southern Ridges, with the help of the volunteers from ST-Microelectronics, conducted a Bird Watching Tour for the public through its Connecting with Nature programme in the Southern Ridges.

  • The Gift of Trees

    The Gift of Trees

    Here are six reasons why trees are the gifts that keep giving to our City in Nature!

  • Laughter In The Park

    Laughter In The Park

    If you think of our parks and green spaces as quiet, relaxing environments, you are quite right. Well, almost. An exception takes place every Tuesday evening.

  • How Now Brown Bird?

    How Now Brown Bird?

    Can you identify these seven commonly seen brown birds in our City in Nature?

  • From Flower to Fruit

    From Flower to Fruit

    Step into the world of pollination by finding out more about pollinator-attracting plants you may see in Singapore.

  • Hot Dogs Are Not Cool Canines

    Hot Dogs Are Not Cool Canines

    Walking your dog is a fun way to get in that exercise. But what if the weather is too hot for Buddy? Learn more about heatstroke in dogs and how to keep your best furry friend safe.

  • The Raffles’ Effect

    The Raffles’ Effect

    As we remember Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles’ many contributions as part of the Singapore Bicentennial, we look at his passion for natural history and five ways this impacted our local biodiversity and conservation efforts till today.

  • Cultivating A Budding Interest

    Cultivating A Budding Interest

    Studies have shown that children benefit from being in close contact with nature, such as having increased attentiveness, superior memory and improved psychomotor skills. In this new school year, we share some resources NParks has produced for children to use and enjoy.

  • Enjoying the Seaside “Blues”

    Enjoying the Seaside “Blues”

    There are choice aplenty at the East Coast Park Seafood Centre, but new entrant Blue Pier seafood will satisfy any rumbling tummy with its tasty food and generous servings.

  • Savouring Familiar Favourites

    Savouring Familiar Favourites

    Looking for a spot to indulge in a year-end feast with friends and family? Enjoy familiar dishes at affordable prices in a restaurant in Pasir Ris Park.

  • Earth Day – With A Touch Of Kindness

    Earth Day – With A Touch Of Kindness

    Earth Day, which falls on 22 April every year, is an occasion when we are reminded to appreciate the environment. On the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Pasir Ris Park celebrated by showing a little kindness to its mangroves – as well as to some special friends of NParks.

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