Bishan park has a new name, three more parks to be re-developed

After more than two years of redevelopment, the Bishan Park has been completely transformed. What used to be a concrete canal at the Bishan Park, is now a meandering river with landscaped banks and gentle slopes. It allows visitors to walk and play along the water.

Bishan Park will be renamed as Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.

Admiralty Park, East Coast Park and Jurong Lake Park will be developed into large regional parks, offering recreational features not usually found in public parks.

Called Destination Parks, the three were selected based on geographical location - one each in the North, East and West regions of Singapore.

The National Parks Board (NParks) said the concept of Destination Parks will spearhead the redevelopment of parks in the future.

Admiralty Park has hilly terrain, which opens up possibilities of a playground with feature giant slides and climbing slopes.

East Coast Park can be improved to offer more family-oriented fun.

As for Jurong Lake Park, the presence of a lake can offer a unique play experience, such as an adventure land connected by islands.

Some of the park features were suggested by the public as part of the 4,000 ideas gathered from the City in a Garden public engagement exercise last August.

In the next few months, NParks will be organising roadshows and focus group discussions for the public to share their views.

NParks said to help Singaporeans from all over the island enjoy these Destination Parks, accessibility to these locations will be enhanced.

Construction of the three Destination Parks could start as early as next year.

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