Upper Seletar Reservoir: Singapore's Tranquil Waterside Escape

Description

One of the quietest places surrounded with lush greenery and a lake.The park is teeming with flora and fauna, making it a favorite spot for nature lovers. You can walk around, jog as well as cycle.

There is golf course complementing its natural beauty On the other side of the lake is Singapore Zoo.

There are 2 unique things here - Lone Casuarina tree standing on a green lawn against the lake background and rocket shaped tower which you can climb for the bird’s eye view.

Usually we have seen newly married couples coming to this reservoir to take pics for their memorable album.

Our favorite place to sit are on the benches near to the lone tree (Near Observation tower) and drink our home-made tea with biscuits/ It is a picnic spot and if the weather is cloudy and freezy, it is an icing on the cake Whenever we come to hike here, we make a few rounds around the park as it is not that big.

Tips

Where to park-

Car Park A just opposite to the Tower
Car Park B is next to the Golf Course
Car Park C is to the extreme end where you will find a sheltered place to relax as well.
There is parking off the road before you enter the park.

Washroom Location -

Car Park A and C.

Best Spots To Take Pictures -

● Pics against the lone tree with the lake background
● Pics from the Tower

Best route to follow -

You can walk within the park for short distance hikers

Upper Seletor Reservoir —-> SpringLeaf Park —> Lower Seleator Reservoir (8-10 km).

Upper Seletor Reservoir —> Ulu Sembawang Sunrise view point via Ulu Sembawang park.

Best Spot To Take Relax:

Next to the lone tree there are benches or bring your own mat or at the Car Park C shelter area to avoid sun/rain

Best Nearby Place To Have Breakfast:

Nothing close to Upper Seletar Reservoir. Nearest is Sembawang road or you can go to the newly opened SpringLeaf Park Cafe

Bring your snacks or ask for delivery.

Any other tips:

Be aware of the monkeys. There are many hiding in the trees and looking for food.
You can also do fishing here.

Other Special Info -

Saw few groups coming here for morning exercise like Yoga, Taichi, etc.

Rating - 5/5

One of our highly rated favorite places for peace in nature. Another reason may be because it is near our residential areas so 10-12 min drive. This place is surrounded by nature and there is no residential areas nearby.

What we liked or do not -

Very few people come here as it is not near mrt or residential area. So very quite and peaceful.