Park Detail

Empress Place

Located along the Singapore River where Sir Stamford Raffles is believed to have landed, this park is where history was made and where it is remembered.

Location

Along the Singapore River. It is bounded by Empress Place Road and Fullerton Road, and surrounded by the Victoria Theatre and Concert Hall, and Asian Civilisations Museum.

Park information

Park size

1.5 hectares

Opening hours

Open 24 hours

Nearby stations

City Hall MRT station
Esplanade MRT station
Raffles Place MRT station

Nearby parks

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Dos and don'ts

Do not skateboard.
Do not park.
Find out more about the dos and don'ts you should follow when visiting the park.

What to see

Special features

Dalhousie Obelisk

The obelisk – symbolising free trade – commemorates the visit of then-Governor-General of India and Marquis of Dalhousie, James Andrew Broun-Ramsay, in 1850.

Statues of Sir Stamford Raffles

Visit 2 statues of the founder of modern Singapore – a white one by the river promenade at his supposed landing site, and an older, bronze one at Empress Lawn.

Plants and animals

Empress Lawn Rain Trees

These majestic Rain Trees were conserved and transplanted during the realignment of Fullerton Road.

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What to do

Activities:

Heritage walk or tour: Monument Trail

Visit historical landmarks on a DIY trail that connects 3 parks, to learn about the story of Singapore's growth, or organise a guided Monument Tour.

Find out more

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

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