Parklands in Singapore
Singapore is home to valuable urban vegetation that supports a wide variety of plant and animal life. Discover our parklands, learn where these green spaces can be found, and explore the fascinating species that flourish amidst Singapore’s urban landscape!
Last updated 3 June 2026
Parklands are open green spaces that serve as recreational hubs for Singapore's residents, offering a mix of lawns, planted trees, and garden beds that together support a surprising variety of urban wildlife. Comprising a palette of plants ranging from large shade trees to flowering shrubs and ornamental grasses, they provide habitat and food sources for native birds, insects, and small mammals.
Where can we find parklands in Singapore?
Parklands in Singapore can be found across the island in a variety of settings. These include large regional parks such as Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and Jurong Lake Gardens, as well as smaller neighbourhood parks and playgrounds scattered throughout housing estates. Together, these green spaces form an important part of Singapore's urban biodiversity network, offering residents accessible pockets of nature close to home.
Parkland at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
Discover some of the biodiversity we can find in our parklands!
The parklands in Singapore provide vital habitats for countless species, some of which are unique to our island. Click on the cards below to read more about some of these species.
