What Singaporeans Can Look Forward To
More Nature Parks
For an immersive experience of nature
Today, we have more than 350 hectares of nature parks, and this will increase by 200 hectares by 2030. Singaporeans can look forward to more nature-based recreation, such as hiking, bird watching, and nature appreciation at upcoming Nature Parks – Rifle Range, Mandai Mangrove and Mudflat, and Khatib Bongsu.
Nature parks act as complementary habitats and buffers to our nature reserves, protecting them from the impact of urbanisation and human activities. Nature parks offer visitors an immersive experience of nature while acting as green buffers to reduce visitorship pressure on the nature reserves.
New and Redeveloped Gardens and Parks
With more natural designs and planting
Expect to see a greater variety of landscapes that resemble the look and feel of natural forests in gardens and parks. Growing evidence shows that being in touch with nature offers therapeutic effects on health, such as reduced stress, more positive moods and better cognitive skills.
The National Parks Board (NParks) has started developing therapeutic gardens that are specially designed and programmed for seniors. Moving forward, there will be more therapeutic gardens to cater to those with diverse conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, dementia, stroke, heart, and mood disorders.
More concrete canals will be transformed into natural rivers, such as those in Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and Lakeside Garden. Bringing these naturalised landscapes into our gardens and parks will also help mitigate the threats against sea-level rise and flooding.
We will also conserve important native plant and animal species. Some of the world’s most unique biodiversity call our tropical island home. NParks will carry out recovery plans for over 70 more animal and plant species, and enhance 30 hectares of forest, marine, and coastal habitats by 2030.