Rifle Range Nature Park Explained

Rifle Range Nature Park
Type:	Nature park
Location:	Singapore
Coordinates:	1.345°N 103.783°W
Area:	66ha
Operator:	National Parks Board
Status:	Open
Publictransit:	Beauty World

Rifle Range Nature Park is a nature park in Bukit Timah, Singapore. Rifle Range Nature Park was opened on 12 November 2022 and is located along Rifle Range Road and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.^[1] Rifle Range Nature Park is also Singapore's first net positive energy nature park.^[2] Rifle Range Nature Park is the eighth park in the Central Nature Park Network. Rifle Range Nature Park was also built to protect Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.^[3]

History

Rifle Range Nature Park was originally used by the old Bukit Timah Kampong and the former Sin Seng Quarry, the deepest quarry in Singapore.^[4] In 1998, the quarry ceased operations and was transformed into a freshwater habitat.^{[5] [6]}

Rifle Range Nature Park was first announced in 2017 by Minister for National Development Desmond Lee.^[7]

At the park's launch, then-Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong stated that, "we have expanded our green spaces and green connectors, and we have protected our nature reserves".^{[8] [9]}

The nature park was opened by Lawrence Wong and Desmond Lee.

Description

Attractions

Rifle Range Nature Park has multiple attractions such as:^[10]

• Rambai Boardwalk, a 535-meter-long boardwalk
• Gliders Boardwalk, a 411-meter-long boardwalk^[11]
• Forest Exploration Trail, a 113-meter-long play area for children
• Colugo Trail, a 582-meter-long trail; located above the Quarry Wetland.^[12] The Colugo Trail also leads to a deck called the Colugo Deck that is a 31-meter-tall lookout point above the quarry.
• Banyan Trail, a 647-meter-long hiking trail
• Gaharu Trail, a 842-meter-long hiking trail

Transportation

Rifle Range Nature Park is accessible from Exit A of Beauty World MRT station by going to Beauty World Centre via an overhead bridge.^[13] It is also accessible from bus services 41, 52, 61, 77, 157, 174, 184, 852, 961, 970, and 985.

See also

• List of parks in Singapore

Notes and References

1. Web site: Wan Ting . Koh . 12 November 2022 . Revamped Rifle Range Nature Park opens with 7km trails, 31m lookout point and quarry wetland . 17 October 2023 . CNA . en.
2. News: Soh . Gena . 12 November 2022 . Newly opened Rifle Range Nature Park offers 7km-long trails, rain garden and a clifftop view . en . The Straits Times . 17 October 2023 . 0585-3923.
3. Web site: Zheng . Zhangxin . Pek . Gawain . 12 November 2022 . New 66ha Rifle Range Nature Park has over 7km trails & wetland converted from old quarry . 18 October 2023 . mothership.sg . en.
4. Web site: Utomo . Delfina . Nurjuwita . Dewi . 19 June 2023 . The most beautiful quarries in Singapore . 18 October 2023 . Time Out Singapore . en-GB.
5. Web site: Ng . Lester . 14 November 2022 . Rifle Range Nature Park: Quarry Wetland, Colugo Lookout & 7KM Of Trails . 17 October 2023 . Little Day Out . en-GB.
6. Web site: 18 April 2023 . A Morning Walk At The Newly Open Rifle Range Nature Park. Nice. Relaxing. . 17 October 2023 . patnotebook . en-US.
7. News: WY . Abigail Ng . 22 April 2017 . Windsor Nature Park opens, new park near Rifle Range Road announced . en . The Straits Times . 18 October 2023 . 0585-3923.
8. Web site: Chen . Katherine . 12 November 2022 . PMO DPM Lawrence Wong at the Opening of Rifle Range Nature Park . 17 October 2023 . Prime Minister's Office Singapore . en.
9. Web site: Rashid . Amierul . 15 November 2022 . From parking advice to route difficulty: Early visitor to newly opened Rifle Range park provides tips for fellow hikers . 17 October 2023 . AsiaOne . en.
10. Web site: Nadine . Gabriella . 21 November 2022 . 8 New Things To Do At Rifle Range Nature Park - Boardwalk Trails, Photo Spots & Lookout Points . 17 October 2023 . TheSmartLocal - Singapore's Leading Travel and Lifestyle Portal . en-GB.
11. Web site: 27 September 2023 . Hello, Mother Nature: 27 best hiking spots, walking trails and nature parks in Singapore . 17 October 2023 . thehoneycombers.
12. Web site: 28 April 2023 . Rifle Range Nature Park – Hiking the Green Isle . 17 October 2023 . hikingthegreenisle.com . en-US.
13. Web site: Youjin . Low . 16 September 2018 . Wildlife-rich Rifle Range Nature Park could feature bridge crossing when completed in 2020 . 17 October 2023 . TODAY . en.