Rifle Range Nature Park

Rifle Range Nature Park
Quarry Wetland at Rifle Range Nature Park
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TypeNature park
LocationSingapore
Coordinates1°20′42″N 103°46′59″E / 1.345°N 103.783°E / 1.345; 103.783
Area66 hectares (160 acres)
Opened12 November 2022; 2 years ago (2022-11-12)
Operated byNational Parks Board
StatusOpen
Public transit access DT5  Beauty World
Websitewww.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/rifle-range-nature-park

Rifle Range Nature Park is a nature park in Bukit Timah, Singapore. Rifle Range Nature Park was opened on 12 November 2022 and is located along Rifle Range Road and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.[1] Rifle Range Nature Park is also Singapore's first net positive energy nature park.[2] Rifle Range Nature Park is the eighth park in the Central Nature Park Network.[1] Rifle Range Nature Park was also built to protect Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.[3]

History

Rifle Range Nature Park was originally used by the old Bukit Timah Kampong and the former Sin Seng Quarry, the deepest quarry in Singapore.[4] In 1998, the quarry ceased operations and was transformed into a freshwater habitat.[2][5][6]

Rifle Range Nature Park was first announced in 2017 by Minister for National Development Desmond Lee.[1][7]

At the park's launch, then-Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that, "we have expanded our green spaces and green connectors, and we have protected our nature reserves".[2][8][9]

The nature park was opened by Lawrence Wong and Desmond Lee.[3]

Description

Rambai Boardwalk

Attractions

Rifle Range Nature Park has multiple attractions such as:[10]

  • Rambai Boardwalk, a 535-meter-long boardwalk
  • Gliders Boardwalk, a 411-meter-long boardwalk[11]
  • Forest Exploration Trail, a 113-meter-long play area for children[9]
  • Colugo Trail, a 582-meter-long trail; located above the Quarry Wetland.[12] The Colugo Trail also leads to a deck called the Colugo Deck that is a 31-meter-tall lookout point above the quarry.[3]
  • Banyan Trail, a 647-meter-long hiking trail
  • Gaharu Trail, a 842-meter-long hiking trail

Transportation

Rifle Range Nature Park is accessible from Exit A of Beauty World MRT station by going to Beauty World Centre via an overhead bridge.[13] It is also accessible from bus services 41, 52, 61, 77, 157, 174, 184, 852, 961, 970, and 985.[12]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Wan Ting, Koh (12 November 2022). "Revamped Rifle Range Nature Park opens with 7km trails, 31m lookout point and quarry wetland". CNA. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Soh, Gena (12 November 2022). "Newly opened Rifle Range Nature Park offers 7km-long trails, rain garden and a clifftop view". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b c Zheng, Zhangxin; Pek, Gawain (12 November 2022). "New 66ha Rifle Range Nature Park has over 7km trails & wetland converted from old quarry". mothership.sg. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  4. ^ Utomo, Delfina; Nurjuwita, Dewi (19 June 2023). "The most beautiful quarries in Singapore". Time Out Singapore. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  5. ^ Ng, Lester (14 November 2022). "Rifle Range Nature Park: Quarry Wetland, Colugo Lookout & 7KM Of Trails". Little Day Out. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  6. ^ "A Morning Walk At The Newly Open Rifle Range Nature Park. Nice. Relaxing". patnotebook. 18 April 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  7. ^ WY, Abigail Ng (22 April 2017). "Windsor Nature Park opens, new park near Rifle Range Road announced". The Straits Times. ISSN 0585-3923. Retrieved 18 October 2023.
  8. ^ Chen, Katherine (12 November 2022). "PMO | DPM Lawrence Wong at the Opening of Rifle Range Nature Park". Prime Minister's Office Singapore. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  9. ^ a b Rashid, Amierul (15 November 2022). "From parking advice to route difficulty: Early visitor to newly opened Rifle Range park provides tips for fellow hikers". AsiaOne. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  10. ^ Nadine, Gabriella (21 November 2022). "8 New Things To Do At Rifle Range Nature Park - Boardwalk Trails, Photo Spots & Lookout Points". TheSmartLocal - Singapore's Leading Travel and Lifestyle Portal. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  11. ^ "Hello, Mother Nature: 27 best hiking spots, walking trails and nature parks in Singapore". thehoneycombers. 27 September 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Rifle Range Nature Park – Hiking the Green Isle". hikingthegreenisle.com. 28 April 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  13. ^ Youjin, Low (16 September 2018). "Wildlife-rich Rifle Range Nature Park could feature bridge crossing when completed in 2020". TODAY. Retrieved 17 October 2023.