Labrador Nature Reserve (Park by the Sea)
Labrador Nature Reserve is part of the Southern Ridges, which also comprises Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, and Kent Ridge Park. It is situated in the south opposite Sentosa Island at Labrador Villa Road.
Description
Labrador Park is a unique place facing Sentosa where you can enjoy nature trails, biodiversity, the seashore, historic sites, shelters for family, and playgrounds for the kids. It is connected to private Condos (at Harbourfront) via a broadwalk which you can walk on to reach Marina @Keppel Bay where you can find many restaurants with the backdrop of the docks. It is a popular running trail for Joggers as well. It is a place which you should visit to get away from your mundane worries, to let your stress fly away with the windy weather.
How to reach there
Where to park-
Following are the spots where you can park
- Car Park A. - Incase you directly want to go to War Memorial Plague
- Car Park B - Is closest to the natural trail, opposite to the Sea and playground. This parking spot is the most popular one.
- Car Park C - Sheltered picnic spot(Berlayer Shade) opposite to the Sea. Is another convenient parking spot.
- Another option is to park at Marina @Keppel Bay and walk towards labrador park.
Washrooms are available at the following spots:
You will find sanitized washrooms at the following spots:
- Car Park A
- Car Park B
- Car Park C
- Marina@Keppel Bay
Best spots to take pictures -
Labrador Park and its surroundings make up a scenic place perfect for photo-taking. Below are some notable locations:
- ● Labrador Jetty.
- ● THistorical structures (Dragon Teeth Gate, Beacon, War Memorial Plaque).
- ● Opposite the sea against Sentosa Island.
- ● Mesmerizing spots along the boardwalk as you walk from Labrador Park towards Marina@Keppel Bay.
- ● On the bridge against yachts at Marina@Keppel Bay.
- ● Against European style condos and with crystal clear water bodies..
- ● Against the iconic Reflections@Keppel Bay condo.
Best route to follow -
- 1. Walk on the concrete paths along the sea.
- 2. Park at Car Park A, visit War Memorial Plaque and then come down to the Labrador Park nature trail via PortCullis.
- 3. For long hikes, you can walk from Labrador Park to Marina@Keppel Bay and come back. You can park at Car Park B or C which are at Labrador park and first do a natural/sea trail and then walk towards the Marina. Hikers will enjoy the walk from Car Park C to the War Memorial Plaque via PortCullis which is like climbing a hill.
- 4. There is also a broadwalk (Berlayer Creek) going towards Labrador MRT which is fully covered with green plants and is very peaceful (Near Car Park C).
- 5. For very long distance hikes, you can go walk to Hort Park from Labrador Park.
Best Spot to relax -
- ● At the Jetty. There are few shelters along the trail facing the sea as well.
- ● Berlayer Shade for a family picnic and also when the weather is too humid or rainy.
- Jetty of Marina@Keppel Bay. It is refreshing, brimming with peaceful silence. This is a picnic spot with a shelter as well as a green patch to lay down on.
Best nearby place to have breakfast
- ● The many restaurants at Marina@Keppel Bay will provide you with several options for finger-licking good delicacies.
Any other tips -
- ● There are multiple trails available.So, depending on your preference, you can take one that you like.
Other Special Info -
- ● It also has historical places with connection to world war 2.
- ● Route to the War memorial plaque is special, as well as walking to Keppel@Marina Bay with a few Mangroves trees, iconic structures, condos, yachts to entertain you.
Rating - 4.5/5
One of the best places to hike as it has few nature trails as well broadwalk to walk along the sea, historical places, european style condos with connectivity to Marina@Keppel bay adds a unique experience to your hike.
Our views:
- It is a site with historical significance with a connection to World War 2.
- Route to War Memorial Plaque is special.
- Walking to Keppel@Marina Bay offers views of Mangrove trees, iconic structures, condominiums, and docked yachts to please the eye.
- Note: Labrador Park will be connected to Vivo City in the future.