3 Best Public Parks in Queenstown

“West Coast Park features a variety of amenities, including an adventure playground and a large dog run, ensuring fun for every family member. The 50-hectare park features a scenic escape with a tent-pitching area, adventure playground, and coastal paths for cycling or jogging. The park includes barbecue pits, a dog run, and cycling paths, making it perfect for families and outdoor lovers. The park's nine barbecue pits offer a great place to feast on a meal with your family or friends. You must book a pit in advance. The park has a nature play garden with log stumps for children to explore while testing their balance and agility. West Coast Park's playground has eight playsets, including a flying fox, Viking ship playground, toddler play area, and an inclusive play area that is wheelchair accessible. The Marsh Garden and Promenade lookout point are the park's unique features. Dog wash is also available to clean your pups at the self-service washing booth. Car parking areas are available for visitors. Visitors can reach the park by Clementi MRT station and Haw Par Villa MRT station.”

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“HortPark has lush greenery and tranquillity in the park, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The park is divided into four zones such as tranquillity, exploratory, community garden, ornamental zone, and street zone. The well-designed pathways meander through themed gardens, showcasing diverse plants worldwide. HortPark has a playground area with contrasting playgrounds for kids. The park features lawns, visitors' centres, picnic shelters, vending machines, an Allotment garden, and a nature play garden. The park's gardens are designed to engage visitors and gardening enthusiasts and encourage everyone to embrace greenery in their lifestyle. HortPark has bee-friendly plants, gleam trees, butterflies, candle bushes, and allotment gardens designed with evidence-based principles to enhance mental well-being. The park is also well equipped with toilets, water fountains, a designated car park, and cafes.”

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“One-North Park's design promotes a balanced relationship between nature and urban living, making it a famous destination for locals and tourists. This park has a nature corridor that connects key developments in one-north such as Biopolis, Fusionopolis, Mediapolis and the One-North MRT station. The park connects thousands of people with nature through public programs. One-North Park has a dedicated bird-watching area, numerous seating spots, walkways, a canopy and even a small waterfall. Easily accessible by subway and just a short walk from Buona Vista Station, the park offers a peaceful retreat with nicely landscaped grounds, lush greenery, and well-maintained walking paths and seating areas. The park has an extensive playground with a diverse range of equipment for children. One-North Park remains tranquil, with few visitors, making it an ideal spot for a quiet escape amidst the urban setting.”

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