Three Most Frequently Visited Parks and Plans to Develop More Coastal Parks for Recreation and Gathering

Miss Cheng Li Hui asked the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Ministry has conducted surveys to determine which are the three most frequently visited parks and what are their respective attractions; and (b) whether there are plans to develop more coastal parks for recreation and gathering.

NParks conducts a biennial Park Usage and Satisfaction Survey to understand park usage patterns and preferences. Based on the survey conducted in early 2021, park users indicated that they visited East Coast Park, Jurong Lake Gardens and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve most frequently. The naturalistic landscapes and overall ambience at these parks were cited as some of their most attractive features.

As part of our efforts to transform Singapore into a City in Nature, NParks is expanding our network of parks, including those situated along the coast. In the future, Singaporeans can look forward to more of such parks, such as Lim Chu Kang Nature Park, Mandai Mangrove and Mudflat Nature Park, and Khatib Bongsu Nature Park. These efforts will provide Singaporeans with greater access to spaces for sensitive, nature-based recreation.