Punggol Park

Punggol Park (Chinese: 榜鹅公园) is a park located in Hougang, in the north-eastern part of Singapore. The park is 16 hectares in size, with a 5 ha lake. Kite flying is not allowed here due to the proximity of Paya Lebar Air Base.

Punggol Park
Stone sign at Punggol Park
TypeNeighbourhood park
LocationHougang, Singapore
Coordinates1.3771523°N 103.897315°E / 1.3771523; 103.897315
Area16 hectares
Operated byNational Parks Board
StatusOpen
Websitewww.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/punggol-waterway-park

The park has two distinctive zones: the "Southern Active Zone" where the features for major activities are provided, and the densely forested area in the north of the lake which forms the "Passive Zone".[1]

The plan for a park at Hougang was announced in November 1992. The park was named Punggol Park and the junction of Hougang Avenue 8 and Hougang Avenue 10 was chosen as the location. The park is known for its pond and used frequently by schools for their 1.6km runs. The pond was once quarried for sand to build the Hougang Estate, thus resulting in the pond we have today.

Lake at Punggol Park, Hougang, Singapore.

For the park at Punggol Point please see Punggol Point Park

See also

References
  1. "Punggol Park". National Parks Board. Retrieved 10 June 2016.


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