Take some time off to commune with nature at Kent Ridge Park, one of the most famous green spaces in the bustling cosmopolitan landscape of Singapore. When you’re in the country for business or pleasure, consider investing in some of the most exclusive serviced apartments Singapore has to offer its visitors. Of notable mention is the Ascott Raffles Place Singapore which features a central location and elegant interiors, making it one of the most premium choices for Singapore serviced apartments in the heart of the city. Kent Ridge Park is the perfect locale for nature enthusiasts, fitness buffs and history lovers, all of whom will find something of interest in this fascinating, 47-acre site. A hill on the park was an iconic part of WW2, as it witnessed the Battle of Pasir Panjan, which was one of the fiercest exchanges between the Malay Regiment and the invading Japanese Army, ending in Japan’s favour on Valentine’s Day, 1942. A colonial bungalow within the park premises has been converted into a beautiful and poignant war memorial, named “Reflections”, dedicated to the soldiers who passed in WW2. Despite its bloody history, the park is home to an abundance of colourful wildlife and it is a bird sanctuary, which boasts such intriguing specimens as the Pink-necked Pigeon, Collared Kingfisher, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, White-crested Laughing Thrush, White-breasted Waterhen, White-bellied Sea Eagle, Spotted Dove and the Banded Woodpecker, amongst a few. Joggers and hikers will enjoy the various trails that wind through the park, and Canopy Walk is a lively 280-metre trail that connects the museum with the park, with a scenic rest stop for visitors relax in at the half-way point. Kent Ridge Park also features some scenic spots for amazing views of the surrounding countryside, so remember to bring cameras to take some panoramic memories home.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.
