About Chestnut Nature Park
Chestnut Nature Park is Singapore's largest nature park, spanning 81 hectares in the Chestnut Avenue area near Bukit Panjang and Bukit Timah. Opened in 2016, it serves as a green buffer for the Central Catchment Nature Reserve. The park is divided into northern and southern sections with separate hiking and mountain biking trails, secondary forest, and an observation tower, offering nature recreation and biodiversity conservation close to residential areas.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a forested nature park with distinct northern and southern sections separated by Chestnut Avenue. The park offers well-marked earth hiking trails and dedicated mountain biking trails through secondary forest, an observation tower for canopy views, shelters and rest points, and opportunities to see birds, butterflies and forest wildlife. Trails are natural and undulating, suitable for walking, running and cycling, with connections to Dairy Farm Nature Park and the Central Catchment Nature Reserve.
Key highlights
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Singapore's largest nature park at 81 hectares
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Separate dedicated trails for hiking and mountain biking
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Observation tower offering forest canopy views
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Secondary forest habitat with rich bird and butterfly diversity
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Green buffer protecting the Central Catchment Nature Reserve
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Trail connections to Dairy Farm Nature Park and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
History of Chestnut Nature Park
Developed by the National Parks Board as Singapore's largest nature park at 81 hectares, opened in phases from 2016 and officially launched on 25 February 2017. Created as a buffer park to protect the Central Catchment Nature Reserve from edge effects while providing recreational opportunities for hiking and mountain biking.
Route
| By train | Nearest MRT stations are Hillview Station (DT3) on the Downtown Line and Bukit Panjang Station (DT1/BP6) |
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