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Penang Road Open Space

A pocket of green space in the Somerset area, perfect for a short stroll in the park or for a dose of nature to calm a busy day.

Location

Bounded by Orchard Road, Killiney Road, Penang Road and Oxley Road

Park information

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Park size
0.42 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 may park your car at the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) carpark between Oxley Road and Buyong Road.

Nearby stations
  • Dhoby Ghaut MRT station
  • Somerset 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

Plant and animals

Butterflies
Butterflies

Catch a glimpse of a variety of butterfly species such as the Chocolate Pansy, Striped Albatross, Common Grass Yellow and the Pale Grass Blue.

Flowering trees
Flowering trees

Not only do trees such as the Frangipani, Golden Shower Tree and Angsana attract butterflies to the park, they also sport colourful flowers.

What to do

Activities:

Nature walk

Nature walk

Refer to the signs in the park as they take you on a self-guided stroll to know more about the butterflies you may encounter along the way.