MacRitchie Reservoir Park

Outdoor activities are one of the best things to be offered by a park. Now, have you heard of any nearby park that has a lot of outdoor offers? Well, you should come and visit the MacRitchie Reservoir Park. This one is a full package, and once you asked a Singaporean about it, the conversation will last for hours as they’ll talk about the nature trails, TreeTop Walk, and cross-country runs.

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History of MacRitchie Reservoir Park

MacRitchie Reservoir Park was built in 1867 using the philanthropist donation of S$13,000 named Tan Kim Seng. It is known as part of the four reservoirs in the nature reserve of Singapore, along with the Upper Seletar Reservoir, Upper Peirce Reservoir, and Lower Peirce Reservoir. This park has a lot of scenic spots and attractions that a day isn’t enough to see and experience everything it offers. 

MacRitchie Reservoir Park is known as the largest reservoir in Singapore. It captures rainwater as part of the water catchment system and offers not only clean water to the city but also a good place to relax. Here, runners, nature lovers, and water sports enthusiasts can have a good time. Also, if tranquility and calmness are the focus, this park doesn’t disappoint. Visitors of this park can have a good walk above the green foliage, experience an aerial free-standing suspension 250 m above the ground between the spanning of MacRitchie’s two highest points, and walk at the TreeTop.

Another thing, visitors can take a walk around the MacRitchie Trails which is the 11 kilometers wide nature trail loop. This area is located at Central Catchment Nature Reserve- a tropical rainforest. Here, you’ll be meeting a lot of friends such as squirrels, monitor lizards, and the long-tailed macaque monkeys. If lucky enough, then you can also take the chance to meet owls and colugos, also known as flying lemurs.

FAQ

The water sports and activities offered by this park aren’t open to all, especially the kids. As safety is the primary concern, kids are not allowed to ride or experience water activities as little faults can lead to huge concerns. Although there are age limits, and if your kid is above it, then he or she can try but still with provision. For the little kids, they are left only to be in the audience or to try other activities that are safe for their age.

MacRitchie Reservoir Park opens at 7 am and closes at 7 pm. On the other hand, the lighting hours are 7 pm to 7 am. The treetop walk can be experienced every Tuesday and Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm only. During public holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays, the park is open from 8:30 am to 5 pm. So, it is only closed during Mondays except if it’s a public holiday.

Definitely yes! This park has facilities and amenities that ensure the safety of every visitor. There is also enough park personnel who monitors and promotes peace at all times within the area.

How to get here?

To visit this park, you only need to take a public transit such as a bus that leads to the MacRitchie Reservoir Park stop on Lornie Road. If not, then you can take the Circle Line to reach Caldecott MRT, which is only a few minutes away from the park. Besides, the signs and pathways to this park are visible and easy to comprehend.

Moving on, let’s proceed to the FAQs about MacRitchie Reservoir Park.