Park Detail

Fort Canning Park

Stand in awe before the old, majestic trees and explore Singapore's most diverse spice garden at this hilltop park full of history and heritage.

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Visitor information

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Location

Bounded by Hill Street, Canning Rise, Clemenceau Avenue and River Valley Road

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Park information

Park size

22 hectares

Opening hours

Open 24 hours

Parking information

Carpark A: 46 car lots, 4 motorcycle lots.
Carpark B: 36 car lots, 8 motorcycle lots.
Carpark C: 60 car lots, 5 coach lots.

Nearby stations

Clarke Quay MRT station
Dhoby Ghaut MRT station
Fort Canning MRT station

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Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Accessibility detail

Wheelchair access only from the drop-off point at Cox Terrace roundabout.

Dos and don'ts

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Do apply for a park use permit at least 2 weeks in advance for filming/ photography or any organised group activities involving 30 or more persons.

What to see

Special features

Fort Canning Heritage Gallery

View historical artefacts dating as far back as the 1300s, and discover the history of Fort Canning Hill and its significance to Singapore.

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Sculptures and murals

Admire sculptures from various ASEAN member countries at the ASEAN Sculpture Garden, and spot 3 outdoor murals designed by local artist, Eng Siak Loy.

Colonial monuments

Visit the Fort Gate, the last remnants of the colonial hilltop fort, and tour a former Christian cemetery and British army barracks.

Historical gardens

Visit the 9 historical gardens that pay tribute to the park's rich and fruitful heritage.

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Plant and animals

Trees with interesting features

An upside-down tree, a cannonball tree, a tree with bark so soft it peels off like paper – go on our tree trail and have a look at these interesting trees!

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Herb and spice plants

Learn about the history of spice trading in Singapore as you wander through Singapore's most diverse Spice Garden, with over 180 varieties of herbs and spices.

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Heritage trees

Heritage trees are mature trees recognised for their botanical, social, historical, cultural and aesthetical value. Visit the 15 heritage trees in the park!

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