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Duxton Plain Park

Established before World War II, this park was once a railroad reserve leading to Pulau Saigon on the south side of the Singapore River.
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Location

Entrance via New Bridge Road, Neil Road, Kreta Ayer Road and Yan Kit Road
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Park information

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Park size
1.8 hectares
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Opening hours
Open 24 hours
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Parking information

There is no carpark on site.

If you plan to drive, you will have to park your car at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) carpark along Teo Hong Road or at the Pinnacle@Duxton carpark.

Nearby stations
  • Maxwell MRT station
  • Outram Park MRT station
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Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible

Find out more about the dos and don'ts you should follow when visiting the park.

What to see

Special features

Lee Kuan Yew memorial tree
Lee Kuan Yew memorial tree

A memorial tree which was planted in honour of Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's founding Prime Minister, this is accompanied by a plaque surrounded by "tribute beads".

Artwork installations
Artwork installations

View temporary public art installations in the park till 9 March 2025. They are part of Singapore Art Museum's Port/raits of Tanjong Pagar art initiative.

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Sundial
Sundial

A lone structure in the park, this is accompanied by a write-up describing the history of the instrument and instructions on how to make your own.

Plant and animals

Bodhi Tree
Bodhi Tree

This heritage tree, located along Neil Road and opposite Bukit Pasoh Road, can reach up to 25m to 35m in height.

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Birds
Birds

Spot a number of bird species that have made Tanjong Pagar their home, such as the Olive-backed Sunbird and the Yellow-vented Bulbul.

Indian Rubber Tree
Indian Rubber Tree

This heritage tree, located near Yan Kit Road, is not hard to spot with its spreading stout trunk and trails of aerial roots.

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What to do

Activities:

Nature walk

Nature walk

Follow the Heritage Trees of Chinatown Walking Trail and start your journey here to view 2 majestic heritage trees in the park.

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Nature tour

Nature tour

Join a free 900m guided walk from Tras Link Park to Duxton Plain Park to learn about the plants that have played an important role in Tanjong Pagar's history.

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Get involved

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NEAR mobile app

Download the NEAR mobile app to find a route via our park connectors or trails.

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Last updated on 09 November 2023.