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

Rifle Range Nature Park

Located at the former Sin Seng Quarry site, this nature park enhances ecological connectivity and features boardwalks and trails with panoramic views.

Note:

Rifle Range Nature Park is protected as part of the Central Nature Park Network. Find out more about nature reserves and parks.

Learn more about the park's history.

View park map (pdf)

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Notices:

Beauty World Entrance and Rambai Entrance will be closed on 1 August 2024 to facilitate shelter enhancement works.
For alternative access to Rifle Range Nature Park, please use Hindhede Entrance or Anak Bukit Entrance (via Rail Corridor).
Please see enclosed map for more information.

Location

126 Rifle Range Road

Park information

Park size

66 hectares

Opening hours

7am to 7pm

Getting here

View this video to find out how you can get to Rifle Range Nature Park by train.
You can enter the park via 6 entrances found along Rifle Range Road, Upper Bukit Timah Road, Hindhede Drive, Jalan Kampong Chantek and the Rail Corridor.

Parking information

Carpark: 68 car lots and 2 lots for handicapped visitors.
Motorcycle: 13 motorcycle lots.
Bicycle parking (Senapang Entrance along Rifle Range Road): 10 bicycle lots.

Pets not allowed

Nearby stations

Beauty World MRT station

Nearby park connectors

Bukit Timah Park Connector

Nearby parks

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Accessibility detail

There is a 700m long barrier-free route between the Visitor Pavilion and Quarry Wetland for wheelchair users.

Dos and don'ts

Pets, fishing, cycling and riding a motorised mobility device are not allowed.
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 and hiking etiquette you should follow when visiting the park.

What to see

Special features

Quarry wetland

Transformed from the former Sin Seng Quarry, the wetland provides habitats for a variety of flora and fauna.

Waterhen hide

This nest-like structure in the Quarry Wetland offers visitors a place to observe wetland birds and animals up close.

Plants and animals

Malayan Colugo

This nocturnal mammal has an extensive skin membrane that extends from its neck to forelimbs, that acts as a wingsuit and allows it to glide for up to 200m.

Find out more >

Insects and arachnids

The park is home to over 100 species of insects such as the Scarlet Skimmer, butterflies and spiders.

Fig Trees

Fig trees are important for our biodiversity as they provide shelter and food. Spot these fig trees in the park - Weeping Fig, Malayan Banyan and Common Yellow-Stem Fig!