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1. Have a picnic with your loved ones at East Coast Park
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**How to get there:**
Nearest bus stops:
•92289 (Regent Bowl)
•92191 (Opp CP C3)
•92199 (Tennis Ctr)
•93181 (Opp CP C4)
•93189 (Opp Victoria JC)
•93179 (Island Resort S'pore)
•93171 (Opp Island Resort S'pore)
•93169 (Bef CP D5), 93161 (Opp Pond)
•93159 (Cable Ski Pk), 93151 (Opp Cable Ski Park)
•92251 (Opp Singa Inn)
•92261 (Opp Playground @ Big Splash)
•91101 (Tg Katong Flyover)
•91111 (CP B1)
**Park size:** 185 hectares, stretching over 15 km
**Park lighting hours:** 7pm to 7am
2. Take the cable car ride at Mount Faber Park
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**How to get there:**
Nearest bus stop B14451 (Bus 409); nearest MRT Station: HarbourFront
**Park size:** 56 hectares
**Park lighting hours:** 7pm to 7am daily
3. Re-live history at Fort Canning Park
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**How to get there:**
By MRT, alight at Clarke Quay or Dhoby Ghaut, and walk about 10 minutes to get to the park
**Park Size:** 18 hectares
**Park lighting hours:** 7pm to 7am
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4. Watch the sun go down at MacRitchie Reservoir Park
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Located along Singapore's largest water reservoir, MacRitchie Reservoir Park is the oldest park in the country. A popular spot for nature lovers and exercise enthusiasts, visitors can view and admire the beauty and serenity of the reservoir that is especially spectacular during early morning or evening.
**How to get there:**
Nearest bus stop 51071 (Bus 52, 74, 93, 157,130, 132, 156, 157, 162, 162M, 165, 166, 167, 852 and 855, 980); nearest MRT: Caldecott (CC17)
**Park size:** 12 hectares
**Park lighting hours:** 7:00pm to 7:00am
5. Observe great architectures at the Chinese Garden
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**How to get there:**
Take SMRT bus number 180 or SBS bus numbers 154 & 335; nearest MRT Station: Chinese Garden (EW25)
**Park size:** 13.5 hectares
**Opening hours:** 6am to 11pm
6. Find inner peace at the Japanese Garden
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**How to get there:**
Take SMRT bus number 180 or SBS bus numbers 154 & 335; nearest MRT Station: Chinese Garden (EW25)
**Park size:** 13.5 hectares
**Opening hours:** 6am to 11pm
7. Watch beautiful, unique birds fly at the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
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**How to get there:**
•Mondays to Saturdays – Board SMRT Bus 925 from Kranji MRT Station
•Sundays and Public Holidays – Board SMRT Bus 925 from Kranji MRT Station
**Park size:** 202 hectares
**Opening hours:** 7am to 7pm daily
8. Re-live your childhood at Sembawang Park
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Sembawang Park is located at the north of Singapore, facing the straits of Johor. Away from the bustle of the city, patrons can enjoy the seaside and cool sea breeze or head on to the maritime-themed playground at Sembawang Park. Visitors are able to have a glimpse of Singapore's naval heritage in this calm and serene park.
**How to get there:**
SMRT bus service 882; nearest MRT station: Sembawang
**Park size:** 15 hectares
**Park lighting hours:** 7:00pm to 7:00am
9. Take a stroll at The Southern Ridges' picturesque nature trail
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The Southern Ridges is a 9km-long trail that connects five other parks namely Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve. Visitors can enjoy observing plenty of flora and fauna along the way and some great views across Sentosa. There is also the Henderson Waves, a popular structure which connects Mount Faber Park to Telok Blangah Hill Park.
**How to get there:**
Bus 197, 61, 97, 100, 166; nearest MRT station: HarbourFront
**Park size:** 10 km of green, open spaces that connect Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, HortPark, Kent Ridge Park and Labrador Nature Reserve
**Park lighting hours and park opening hours:**
Lighting hours for Alexandra Arch: changing LED lights: 7 pm to 12 am daily
Lighting hours for Forest Walk: 7pm to 12am & 5am to 7am daily
Lighting hours for Henderson Waves: 7pm to 7am daily
Safety LED lights on bridges: 7pm to 7am daily
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10. Learn more about nature at HortPark
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**How to get there:**
•HarbourFront Station (NE1) – buses 61, 93, 97, 100, 166, 963, 408
•Labrador Park Station (CC27) – buses 51, 61, 93, 97, 100, 166, 963
•Clarke Quay Station (NE5) – 51, 61
•City Hall Station (EW13 / NS25) – 61, 166
•Commonwealth Station (EW20) / Serangoon Station (NE12) – 100
•Bugis Station (EW12) / Queensway Station (EW19) – 51
•Bukit Batok Station (EW 24 / NS1) – 61
•Jurong East Station (EW24 / NSI) – 97
•Woodlands Station (NS9) – 963
**Park size:** 9 hectares
**Opening hours:** 6am to 10pm
**Park lighting hours:** 7pm to 7am
