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Friends of the Parks

Southwestern Parks Masterplan & Destination Parks

Explore NParks' plans to enhance and connect 13 southwestern parks via themed trails. Share your ideas to help shape the transformation of HortPark, Labrador Nature Park, and West Coast Park.

Last updated on 8 October 2026

Planned enhancement of 13 Southwestern Parks, including 3 Destination Parks

Have you heard about our enhancement plans for southern parks?

We are planning to enhance and connect 13 parks in southern Singapore via curated trails. HortPark, Labrador Nature Park and West Coast Park will be enhanced into Destination Parks.

Map with parks in Singapore labeled: West Coast, Clementi Woods, Kent Ridge, Pasir Panjang, Labrador Nature, Berlayer Creek, and more.

Phase 1 of Public Engagement for the Planned Enhancement of 13 Southwestern Parks, including 3 Destination Parks has concluded in June 2024.

Phase 2 of Public Engagement commences November 2025 – January 2026

Enhancing Our Southwestern Parks

Connecting the Southern Ridges

Map showing various parks connected by trails in Singapore, with highlighted routes, and labeled points including Kent Ridge Park and West Coast Park.

NParks plans to introduce 4 themed trails spanning across the 13 southwestern parks, increasing connectivity across the Southern Ridges. This includes the Nature Discovery trail, Nature Play trail, Community trail, and Heritage trail. The trails are intended to bring new and unique themes and experiences for visitors to the parks.

Wayfinding Strategies

A cyclist rides on a park trail with directional signage, trail road markings, and a mapboard for Alexandra Park Connector.

Trail indicators and road markings will guide visitors along the trails, ensuring clear navigation. Consistent signage across the 13 southwestern parks will also strengthen the trails' identity and help visitors easily recognise each trail type.

Nature Discovery Trails

The Nature Discovery trails will highlight existing and enhanced habitats across Singapore’s southwestern parks.

A map of a nature trail with highlighted areas showing various landscapes like ponds, secondary forests, and themed gardens.

Discover nature’s diversity in Southern Ridges and coastlines

A collage showing various nature parks: forest walk, canopy walk, coastal walk, intertidal habitats, and marsh garden.

Nature discovery is about showcasing ecological richness, enhancing green connectivity through green spines and corridors, and encouraging exploration and learning.

Nature Play Trails

The Nature Play trails will host an array of play elements for visitors, especially children, to interact with.

A map shows various play zones, each illustrated with circular photos and labels depicting different types of playgrounds and trails.


A Playful Excursion Across 13 Parks

Children are engaged in various outdoor activities like rope climbing, examining plants, swinging, and playing on a playground.

The Nature Play trails across the 13 parks are aimed at encouraging active outdoor lifestyles.

Community Trails

The Community trails will offer diverse shared spaces that foster connection across various park settings.

A map with circular images highlighting various locations and activities, like biking, fitness, and gardens in West Coast and NUS.


Creating Gateways to Neighbourhoods

The image shows groups of people at a community farm, gardening event, nature park boardwalk, and a dog run in various parks.

The Community trails are aimed at enhancing connectivity and accessibility, encouraging social interaction and stewardship, and revitalising neighbourhoods.

Heritage Trails

The Heritage trails will highlight the historical and cultural landmarks across the southwestern parks.

A map showing cultural heritage sites in Singapore with image bubbles for each site, including museums, memorials, and historical trails.


Bringing History to Life, Reconnecting Through Time

Eight images of various park landmarks including monuments, beaches, buildings, statues, and natural landscapes.

The Heritage trails are intended to preserve and showcase cultural heritage, create cohesive storytelling, and engaging forms of exploration and learning.

Enhancement of 3 Destination Parks

Destination Parks are large, regional parks with thematic identities and unique feature to attract visitors from all over Singapore. In 2012, Admiralty Park, East Coast Park and Lakeside Garden at Jurong Lake Gardens (formerly known as Jurong Lake Park) were identified for development into Destination Parks, which have since enjoyed high visitorship.

Find out more

Check out the specific enhancements in each Destination Park below:

For HortPark, click here [PDF, 2.63 MB] (opens in new tab).

For Labrador Nature Park, click here [PDF, 1.05 MB] (opens in new tab).

For West Coast Park, click here [PDF, 2.89 MB] (opens in new tab).

The public survey for the Destination Parks is now closed. We thank you for your participation and valuable inputs. If you have additional feedback to share, please click here.