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<ref>National Parks Board, Singapore</ref>The park size is 36 Ha. It is suitable for a peaceful walk as the serene ambience of the park brings out an ideal atmosphere. A picturesque pond situated at the foot of a high cliff wall near the entrance of the park, runs deep and still - a relic from the mining days of the region. |
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{{distinguish|Bukit Batok Town Park}} |
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{{Infobox park |
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|name=Bukit Batok Nature Park |
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|photo = Bukit Batok Nature Park, Singapore - 20070722.jpg |
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|photo_width = 250 |
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|photo_caption = A view of the park from the edge of Lookout Point 1 in 2007 |
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|type = [[Urban park]] |
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|location = [[Bukit Batok]], [[Singapore]] |
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|coords = {{Coord|1.35084|103.76481|format=dms|display=inline,title}} |
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|area = {{Convert|36|ha}} |
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|created = 1988 |
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|operator = [[National Parks Board]] |
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|status = Open all year |
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|website = {{Official website}} |
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'''Bukit Batok Nature Park''' is a {{convert|36|ha|adj=on}} [[urban park]] in [[Bukit Batok]], [[Singapore]]. It is situated near Bukit Batok East Avenue 2, Bukit Batok East Avenue 6, and Lorong Sesuai.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bukit Batok Nature Park|url=https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/bukit-batok-nature-park|publisher=[[National Parks Board]]|accessdate=21 April 2011|archive-date=11 February 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150211110011/https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/bukit-batok-nature-park|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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The park was developed on an abandoned quarry site in 1988. The undulating terrain and meandering footpaths through the lush secondary forest lead to look-out points reaching more than 10 storeys high to provide breathtaking views. |
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==History== |
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The undulating terrain and serene ambience of the park will attract joggers and hikers. |
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[[File:Green Crested Lizard (Bronchocela cristatella) dominik jan.jpg|thumb|left|150px|The [[Green crested lizard]] can be spotted at the Bukit Batok Nature Park]] |
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The park was developed on an abandoned quarry site in 1988.{{cn|date=September 2022}} |
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During World War ll, Lorong Sesuai site was selected by the Japanese as a memorial for the soldiers who died. The two pillars and 120 concrete steps leading to a transmission tower are the only remains. The significance and meaning of the location is conveyed to visitors via a memorial plaque that lies at the foot of the stairs. |
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==See also== |
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Visitors can also enjoy activities including bird watching and foot reflexology. |
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*[[Bukit Batok Town Park]] |
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*[[List of parks in Singapore]] |
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==Getting there== |
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Take bus Services 61, 66, 157, 178, 852 and 985 and alight along Bukit Batok Ave 6. For those who are driving, carparks are also available at Bukit Batok Est Ave 2. |
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==Notes== |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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{{Commons category|Bukit Batok Nature Park}} |
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*[http://www.nparks.gov.sg/cms/index.php?option=com_visitorsguide&task=parks&id=9&Itemid=73 National Parks Board, Singapore - Bukit Batok Nature Park] |
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*{{Official website}} |
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⚫ | *[https://web.archive.org/web/19980207063640/http://www.nparks.gov.sg/ National Parks Board, Singapore] |
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{{Use British English|date=March 2016}} {{use dmy dates|date=March 2016}} |
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{{Parks in Singapore}} |
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[[Category:Parks in Singapore]] |
[[Category:Parks in Singapore]] |
Bukit Batok Nature Park | |
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Type | Urban park |
Location | Bukit Batok, Singapore |
Coordinates | 1°21′03″N 103°45′53″E / 1.35084°N 103.76481°E / 1.35084; 103.76481 |
Area | 36 hectares (89 acres) |
Created | 1988 |
Operated by | National Parks Board |
Status | Open all year |
Website | Official website |
Bukit Batok Nature Park is a 36-hectare (89-acre) urban parkinBukit Batok, Singapore. It is situated near Bukit Batok East Avenue 2, Bukit Batok East Avenue 6, and Lorong Sesuai.[1]
The park was developed on an abandoned quarry site in 1988.[citation needed]