Oil Spill Management Efforts

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Temporary closure of beach at East Coast Park

The beach at East Coast Park, except for areas B and E, is temporarily closed until further notice by the National Environment Agency (NEA) to facilitate oil spill clean-up efforts. The park is still open to visitors.

Temp. closure: Jetty and rocky shore at Labrador Nature Reserve

Access to the jetty and rocky shore at Labrador Nature Reserve is temporarily closed until further notice.

Park Detail

Dairy Farm Nature Park

Once home to a dairy farm, this nature park is now filled with lush biodiversity, hiking and biking trails, as well as an education centre.

Note: This park is protected as part of the Central Nature Park Network. Find out more about nature reserves and parks.

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Location

100 Dairy Farm Road

Park information

Park size

75 hectares

Opening hours

7am to 7pm. Wallace Education Centre: 8:30am to 5:00pm daily (except on Monday). Singapore Quarry: 8:00am to 6:30pm daily

Parking information

•Carpark A (near Hillview MRT): 50 car lots, 5 motorcycle lots, 3 coach bays and 1 lot for handicapped visitors. Parking fees apply.

•Carpark B (near Wallace Education Centre): 76 car lots, 7 motorcycle lots, 3 coach bays and 2 lots for handicapped visitors. Parking fees apply.

Pets not allowed

Nearby stations

Hillview MRT station

Nearby parks

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Accessibility detail

Wheelchair accessible only from Carpark B to Wallace Education Centre

Dos and don'ts

Pets are not allowed on Wallace Trail in order to protect the wildlife. Pets on leashes are only allowed from Carpark A to Singapore Quarry.
Do apply for a permit at least 1 month in advance if you are organising group activities involving more than 30 persons.
Find out more about the dos and don'ts, hiking etiquette and mountain biking etiquette you should follow when visiting the park.

What to see

Special features

Wallace Education Centre

Dedicated to Alfred Russel Wallace, a contemporary of Charles Darwin, the Centre offers interactive exhibits on nature for all ages. [Open: 8.30am to 5pm (Tuesdays to Sundays); Closed every Monday]

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Dairy Farm Quarry

Unlike other quarries in the area, Dairy Farm Quarry is filled with earth. You can admire its gorgeous rock cliffs.

Singapore Quarry

One of 2 quarries in the park, this is now a scenic lake where you can spot dragonflies and birds such as Stork-billed Kingfishers. (Open: 8am to 6.30pm daily)

Plants and animals

Fruit trees

Look out for the rambutan, jackfruit and mango trees. These were planted during Singapore's kampung days, and are still thriving now!

Chocolate Pansy

Chocolate-coloured with orange-brown upper wings and darker brown eyespots, this species can be found sunbathing with its wings wide open during sunny weather.

Birds

Keep your eyes peeled for the Oriental Magpie Robin and Crimson Sunbird, both of which can be easily identified by their striking looks.

Long-tailed Macaque

These monkeys are highly intelligent and can use different stone tools while foraging. They play a crucial role in dispersing seeds at our nature reserves.

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Tiger Orchid

This flower is the largest orchid species in the world, and can weigh up to 2 tonnes. It got its name from its petal patterns, which resemble tiger stripes.

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Malayan Colugo

This shy, nocturnal creature has an extensive skin membrane to carry its young and help it glide from tree to tree so seamlessly it looks like it is flying.

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