Yishun Pond Park
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Type | Urban park |
Location | Yishun, Singapore |
Coordinates | 1°25′40.4″N 103°50′23.0″E / 1.427889°N 103.839722°ECoordinates: 1°25′40.4″N 103°50′23.0″E / 1.427889°N 103.839722°E |
Area | 2.3 hectares (23,000 m2) |
Managed by | National Parks Board |
Open | 2006 (renovated) |
Public transit access | NS13 Yishun |
Website |
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Yishun Pond Park (or Yishun Pond) is an urban park located at Yishun, Singapore. It is situated along Yishun Central in front of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital and connects the residential areas to Yishun MRT station and Northpoint Shopping Centre.
The park features a large pond that serves as a recreational spot for residents and doubles as a water catchment area.[1] Water from the pond is used in the irrigation system of Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.[2]
The park was renovated in 2006 and is linked to Yishun Park via an 84-meter elevated bridge.
Description
Informational Boards provides information about the flora and fauna in the area. Frequented by nearby residents as well as hospital patients, it is a tranquil spot for visitors to get closer to nature. The 2.3 Hectares park features benches and a spiral tower that one can climb to the top for a bird eye view of the surrounding areas.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Ibrahim, Muhammad Faishal (2015-08-06). "Kampung spirit alive and well at Yishun Park". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2018-07-31.
- ↑ Eco-Business. "How to build a hospital for the people". Eco-Business. Retrieved 2018-08-01.
- ↑ "Yishun Pond Park". National Parks Board. Retrieved 14 October 2016.
External links
- Yishun Pond Park at National Parks Board