3 Best Public Parks in Woodlands

“Admiralty Park covers the largest natural area within an urban park, housing more than 100 species across 20 hectares of forest, mangrove, riverine, and grassland habitats. The park features diverse play equipment that encourages group and multi-generation interactions. Admiralty Park has a lawn area, amphitheatre and activity plaza. You can find an inclusive playground at the junior playfield with a swing for wheelchair users and an inclusive merry-go-round. The park has an extensive playground that will thrill children of all ages, featuring various play equipment and 26 slides. Admiralty Park is a habitat for giant mudskippers, dragonflies, scaly-breasted munias, baya weavers, mangrove plants, and nipah palms. You can find over 40 bird species, including the Blue-throated Bee-eater, Grey Heron, Collared Kingfisher, White-bellied Sea Eagle, and more. Wi-Fi hotspots for visitors are provided at locations around the park.”

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“Woodlands Waterfront Park features a large playground and a promenade offering views of the Straits of Johor. The 11-hectare (27-acre) park houses a large playground with a wide range of equipment and a 1.5-kilometre-long (0.93 mi) waterfront promenade. Woodlands Waterfront Park provides a spacious spot to hold events and picnics. Visitors can enjoy an unobstructed and panoramic view of the complete coastal park and the Straits of Johor from high vantage points and rest shelters along the scenic trail. The central spine and green lawn provide a spacious venue for events and picnics. The park has a 2.8-mile point-to-point trail that takes 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete. A 25 km (16 mi) Northern Explorer loop connects Woodlands Waterfront Park to Admiralty Park and other park connectors. The park features 112 car spaces, 27 motorcycle spaces, and three accessible parking spots for disabled visitors.”

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“Marsiling Park is a green oasis that provides activities and amenities for visitors of all ages. The park has been known as Woodlands Town Garden for over 30 years. The lookout point in the park offers breathtaking views of the entire area and features a cascading garden designed with rocks, boulders, and various plants. This park is ideal for relaxation and exercise, featuring diverse activity areas and amenities suitable for visitors of all ages. Marsiling Park features a butterfly-shaped playground, a musical playground, a net playground, and a ribbon playscape. The park has restored mangroves at its western edge, home to over 1,000 species of saplings. Malayan Water Monitor, Collared Kingfisher, Common Asystasia, Common Lantana, Blue Pansy, Common Palmfly, and Common Grass Yellow are species that inhabit the park. You can bring your food for a picnic by the pond or visit the eatery to feast on local delights. Marsiling Park has an amphitheatre available for booking, which has a space of 461.6 sqm and can hold up to 250 people for community events.”

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