Kent Ridge Park Travel Guide

 victorwkf Says:  The Southern Ridges comprise a 9km chain of green, open spaces spanning the rolling hills of Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park before ending at West Coast Park. It is an area steeped in history and is home to some of nature's greatest gifts of... 

 victorwkf Says:  My wife and I went to visit Kent Ridge Park again in Dec 2008 and took more photographs of the canopy walk, as well as tried out a portion of the new Southern Ridges walk. More photographs are at the travelogue section of this VT page, and information on the Southern Ridges... 

 victorwkf Says:  There is a new canopy walk which was opened in early 2005 at Kent Ridge Park, and this walk gives you very beautiful views of the surrounding areas, especially Normanton Park, Pasir Panjang etc. The canopy walk leads to the Bukit Chandu Musuem which displays the famous... 

 kelnsha Says:  Various look-out points offer visitors magnificent views of the off-shore islands like Pulau Duran Darat. 

 kelnsha Says:  Canopy walk-measuring 280-metres long, the bridge links Kent Ridge Park to the museum Reflections of Bukit Chandu, enhancing the park’s and museum’s accessibility to the public, especially the elderly and physically challenged. Walk along the bridge, you may be able to see... 

 kelnsha Says:  As part of the Army's adoption of the park as The Army Green Park, two decommissioned M114 Artillery Guns and an AMX-13 Light Tank are displayed in the park to provide points of interest.Design work on the AMX-13 light tank began in 1946 in France and production started from... 

 kelnsha Says:  Atop Bukit Chandu (Opium Hill), this WWII interpretive centre is based in an old renovated villa. Its focus is the brave stand made by the 1st and 2nd Battalions of the Malay Regiment defending the hill in the Battle of Pasir Panjang when the Japanese invaded in 1942.... 

 victorwkf Says:  The hill at Labrador Park used to be a British defensive position during World War 2 and you can still find some of the bunkers used during the war here. There are well pave roads which makes this a leisure walk while learning a bit of Singapore's history. 

 gracekkh2004 Says:  As Kent Ridge Park is at hill top, from this look-out point you can have a panoramic view of the private housing and the habour. 

 gracekkh2004 Says:  Put on your walking shoes or hiking boots and catch a breathtaking view up at Kent Ridge and Labrador Parks. 

 gracekkh2004 Says:  Open your eyes and be still, Singapore's forests will slowly come alive with bird life. Keen-eyed bird enthusiasts will know that these feathered friends can be spotted all over Singapore.Bird sanctuaries can be found at Kent Ridge and Labrador Parks, where you will be able... 

 gracekkh2004 Says:  If you don't head out to the open seas for big-time game fishing, try your hand at fishing in the park. Recreational fishing is a popular past time for many Singaporeans. Flocks of people can be seen at the jetty fishing spots in the park angling during week-ends and after... 

 gracekkh2004 Says:  As part of the Army's adoption of the park as The Army Green Park, there is a M114 Artillery Gun display at the foot of the hill.(Vigilante Drive off South Buona Vista Road) 

 gracekkh2004 Says:  A AMX-13 Light Tank from the Army was displayed at the hill top. The location is at Kent Ridge Park Car Park B just somewhere near to the Look-Out-Point and Fitness Station. 

 gracekkh2004 Says:  Reflections at Bukit Chandu is a thematic journey that takes you back to 1942 to experience how 1,400 soldiers of the Malay Regiment made their last stand at the Battle of Pasir Panjang, against 13,000 marauding Japanese soldiers. Walk through the Galleries displaying... 

 victorwkf Says:  There is a jetty at Labrador Park where a lot of locals gather for fishing. You can do fishing, cycling, do roller blading or simply stroll around the relaxing setting and enjoy the sea breeze.