I’m in no way a nature person but there’s just something about escaping the hustle and bustle of city life every once in a while.
Despite Singapore being a dense city-state, it boasts charming pockets of greenery scattered around — thankfully. And, as it seems that space is running tight, a new park has just sprung up in Woodleigh.
The Bidadari Park is located within the Bidadari estate and one thing you should know about this park is that it’s huge.
Covering more than ten percent of the estate land, Bidadari Park spans over 18 football fields and features a sprawling network of trails that extends over five-kilometres.
But this is no ordinary park. It’s a special one that’s inspired by Winnie the Pooh’s Hundred Acre Wood forest. Is it as magical as the storybook forest? You be the judge.
Parents with little ones, you’ll want to make a beeline for Adventure Playwoods — a 4,500 square metre playground with a five-metre tall treehouse taking centre stage.
Children and those young at heart will surely delight in the climbing nets, slides of varying heights, a zip line and many more.
For those wanting something more peaceful and to take in the view of the surroundings, head on over to the Tembusu or Open Lawns.
These two spaces offer a serene retreat for parents to relax on the lounge chairs while their little ones run around (don’t worry, they’ll still be within eyeshots!).
They can also hold events and community activities, such as group workouts, sports classes, meetups and many more.
Since bird watching and photography are increasingly popular among the younger crowd (it’s no longer just middle-aged men and retirees!), Singapore now has our very first and only bird nest platform.
It stands 20-metre tall, allowing you to have an unobstructed view of migratory land birds and raptors like the white-bellied sea eagle.
Animal lovers, you’ll be glad to know that this platform doubles as a resting zone and safe spot for them.
Another highlight of the park is Alkaff Lake. I’m no math expert but let’s just say this lake is so massive that it could easily fit 12 Olympic-sized swimming pools of water.
That’s because it functions as a stormwater retention pond, preventing the estate from getting flooded during heavy rainfall.
Guess what makes Bidadari Park even sweeter? If you’re living in the new BTOs — Woodleigh Glen and Woodleigh Hillside, you’ve got a scenic 100-metre bridge decked out in flora and fauna, leading you straight into the park.
And, don’t be surprised if some friendly butterflies and birds decide to join you on a stroll.
Do you feel like channeling your inner Christopher Robin and diving into this whimsical forest?
Bidadari Park
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