Neighbourhood guide

North

Wetlands, marshes and the Straits of Johor

Singapore's north has the island's wetland reserves and a few waterfront parks facing the Straits of Johor.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve covers 202 hectares and is open 07:00 to 19:00, with last entry at 18:30. It is Singapore's first ASEAN Heritage Park. Kranji Marshes covers 56.8 hectares, of which 8 hectares are open to the public.

Coney Island Park covers 81 hectares and is open 07:00 to 19:00. Sembawang Hot Spring Park is open 07:00 to 19:00, with its foot bath closed on Mondays and Thursdays 11:00 to 14:00. Sembawang Park and Woodlands Waterfront Park face the Straits.

Getting there

Kranji (North-South line) serves Sungei Buloh and Kranji Marshes. Canberra (North-South line) serves Sembawang Park and the hot spring, and Admiralty (North-South line) serves Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre.

12 places

Kranji (North-South line) · Punggol Coast (North East line) stations

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Nearby neighbourhoods

Mandai The zoo, Night Safari and the bird park 4 places · 4.3 km away

Bukit Timah and Central Catchment, Singapore

Bukit Timah and Central Catchment Rainforest hills and reservoirs 10 places · 7.9 km away

Dempsey and Holland Village Food centres and an ice cream museum 3 places · 13.4 km away

Little India Temples, a heritage centre and Tekka 8 places · 13.9 km away

The best of North

Best for birds Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve A migratory bird site, open 07:00 to 19:00.

Best marsh Kranji Marshes One of the largest freshwater marshes in Singapore.

Best island park Coney Island Park 81 hectares of boardwalks and cycling paths.

Best quirky stop Sembawang Hot Spring Park Singapore's only hot spring park.

Things to do in North

Mangrove-lined river channel at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Park Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve A 202-hectare reserve of wetlands and mangroves, Singapore's first ASEAN Heritage Park and an important site for migratory birds. Open daily 07:00 to 19:00, with last entry at 18:30.

Sandy trail through trees on Coney Island

Park Coney Island Park An 81-hectare park beside the Punggol Promenade Nature Walk, with boardwalks, cycling paths and a mix of natural habitats. Open daily 07:00 to 19:00.

Park Sembawang Park A 15-hectare beachside park facing the Straits of Johor, linked to Singapore's naval history. Open 24 hours.

Park Admiralty Park The largest park in the north, 27 hectares with 26 slides in its playground. Open 24 hours except the nature area, which is open 07:00 to 19:00.

Park Springleaf Nature Park A 6-hectare riverside park off Upper Thomson Road for walking, jogging and cycling. Open 24 hours.

Boardwalk beside the pond at Punggol Waterway Park with flats behind

Park Punggol Waterway Park A 25.79-hectare park along the waterway through Punggol, with four themed areas: Nature Cove, Recreation Zone, Heritage Zone and Green Gallery. Open 24 hours.

Hawker centre Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre The National Environment Agency's hawker centre list gives Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre 43 cooked food stalls.

Park Sembawang Hot Spring Park A 1.1-hectare park in a kampung-style setting that NParks calls Singapore's only hot spring park. Open 07:00 to 19:00, with the cascading foot bath pool closed Mondays and Thursdays 11:00 to 14:00 for cleaning.

Park Woodlands Waterfront Park An 11-hectare park along Admiralty Road West with a large playground and a waterfront promenade facing the Straits of Johor. Open 24 hours.

Park Kranji Marshes One of Singapore's largest freshwater marshes, on the northwestern shore of Kranji Reservoir. It covers 56.8 hectares, of which 8 hectares are open to the public, and is open 07:00 to 19:00.

Park Lower Seletar Reservoir Park A 4.3-hectare park on the shore of Lower Seletar Reservoir with land and water leisure activities, bounded by Yishun Ave 1 and Lentor Avenue. Open 24 hours.

Park Hampstead Wetlands Park A 3.23-hectare freshwater wetland park inside Seletar Aerospace Park for plants, birds and other wildlife. Open 24 hours.

What's on in North

Local events in the next 30 days, read from the ward, park and organiser pages each one links to.

Chong Pang Zone 1 & 2 Deepavali Festival of Lights 2026 Festival
Sat 14 Nov · 109 Basketball Court
A community celebration at 109 Basketball Court, organised through the People's Association by Chong Pang Zone 1 RN.
S$5 · 16:30 to 18:30 · Map · Source: People's Association
Let's Cook & Bake! Food
Sat 14 Nov · Woodlands Galaxy CC Kitchen #03-03
A community food event at Woodlands Galaxy CC Kitchen #03-03, organised through the People's Association by Woodlands CC.
S$5 · 14:00 to 16:00 · Map · Source: People's Association · [Woodlands Galaxy WEC] Let's Cook & Bake! (November 2026)
Woodlands Galaxy CC Deepa Oli 2026 Festival
Sun 15 Nov · Woodlands Galaxy CC Hall
A community celebration at Woodlands Galaxy CC Hall, organised through the People's Association by Woodlands Galaxy CC.
S$10 · 18:30 to 21:30 · Map · Source: People's Association
LaserTact: Gear Up, Game On! Activities
Sat 21 Nov · HomeTeamNS Khatib
A community workshop or activity at HomeTeamNS Khatib, organised through the People's Association by Canberra CC.
S$12 · 15:30 to 17:30 · Map · Source: People's Association
Seri Mewarna Bersama (Colouring Competition) Festival
Sat 21 Nov · Link Hall Blk 722A Woodlands Ave 6 Singapore 731722
A community celebration at Link Hall Blk 722A Woodlands Ave 6 Singapore 731722, organised through the People's Association by Woodlands Galaxy CC.
S$1 to S$2 · 15:00 to 18:00 · Map · Source: People's Association · [Woodlands Galaxy MAEC] Seri Mewarna Bersama (Colouring Competition)
Family Carnival 2026 at Punggol Town Square Festival
Sun 22 Nov · Punggol Town Square
A community celebration at Punggol Town Square, organised through the People's Association by Punggol North CC.
S$10 · 10:00 to 15:00 · Map · Source: People's Association · [Punggol North MAEC] Family Carnival 2026
Nature Photography Walk @ Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve Sports
Fri 27 Nov · Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve
A community sports event at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, organised through the People's Association by ACE The Place CC.
Free · 07:00 to 12:00 · Map · Source: People's Association
Bee Amazed! - The Honey & Bee Experience Activities
Sat 28 Nov · One Punggol, Level 4 Multi-Purpose Rooms 1 & 2
A community workshop or activity at One Punggol, Level 4 Multi-Purpose Rooms 1 & 2, organised through the People's Association by One Punggol CC.
S$20 · 10:00 to 11:00 · Map · Source: People's Association · [Punggol Coast YN] Bee Amazed! - The Honey & Bee Experience
Coney Island Activities
Sat 28 Nov · Coney Island
A community workshop or activity at Coney Island, organised through the People's Association by The Rainforest RN.
S$5 · 07:00 to 11:00 · Map · Source: People's Association · (CCKRF) Coney Island - 28 Nov
Ready Together @ Admiralty 2026 Activities
Sun 29 Nov · Blk 682 Link Hall
A community workshop or activity at Blk 682 Link Hall, organised through the People's Association by ACE The Place CC.
S$5 · 09:00 to 13:00 · Map · Source: People's Association

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Internationals Men's Day 2026 Festival
Sat 5 Dec · One Punggol CC
A community celebration at One Punggol CC, organised through the People's Association by One Punggol CC.
S$10 · 17:00 to 19:00 · Map · Source: People's Association · [Punggol Coast FLC] - Internationals Men's Day 2026
Zone J - Live Well, Age Well Activities
Sat 5 Dec · Linkhouse @ Blk 790, Woodlands Ave 6
A community workshop or activity at Linkhouse @ Blk 790, Woodlands Ave 6, organised through the People's Association by Sembawang West Zone J RN.
Free · 11:30 to 13:30 · Map · Source: People's Association · Zone J - Live Well, Age Well (5 Dec 2026)
Sengkang North CSN, Fun Bowling 2026 - Sunday Sports
Sun 6 Dec · Sonic Bowl at Safra Punggol
A community sports event at Sonic Bowl at Safra Punggol, organised through the People's Association by Sengkang CC.
S$10 to S$25 · 09:00 to 11:00 · Map · Source: People's Association · Sengkang North CSN - Fun Bowling 2026 - Sunday, 6 December 2026

All 13 local events in North

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