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National Parks Board

New inclusive playground in Tampines features Singapore’s first wheelchair-accessible slide

A new inclusive playground featuring Singapore’s first slide with wheelchair access was officially opened on June 17 at Sun Plaza Park in Tampines Ave 7.
A new inclusive playground featuring Singapore’s first slide with wheelchair access was officially opened on June 17 at Sun Plaza Park in Tampines Ave 7.

Singapore’s planting palette: What trees colour our streets and parks?

Clockwise from top-left: Common Sterculia's flowers, Sea Gutta, Katong Laut, and Lagerstroemia Genus's flowers
Clockwise from top-left: Common Sterculia's flowers, Sea Gutta, Katong Laut, and Lagerstroemia Genus's flowers

Immersion trail at Singapore Botanic Gardens gets visitors to engage with nature

Visitors standing next to a “Choose a Tree” prompt on the Nature Immersion Trail at Saraca Stream on June 11.
Visitors standing next to a “Choose a Tree” prompt on the Nature Immersion Trail at Saraca Stream on June 11.

NParks staff member among several people being investigated for handling snake on Mandai Trail

The National Parks Board is investigating how a snake was handled on the Mandai Trail.
The National Parks Board is investigating how a snake was handled on the Mandai Trail.

Fewer large trees in Singapore’s older forests, more than 100,000 insect species here: NParks

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Parkgoers walking past the Terap Nasi Heritage tree (left), which is dedicated to Delta Electronics, on June 3, 2026.
*EMBARGOED UNTIL 5:00PM ON JUNE 3*

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Parkgoers walking past the Terap Nasi Heritage tree (left), which is dedicated to Delta Electronics, on June 3, 2026.

NParks probes unauthorised clearing of trees in nature reserve under OneMillionTrees initiative

Construction materials placed on the site off the Old Upper Thomson Road.
Construction materials placed on the site off the Old Upper Thomson Road.

From marine treasures to snakes: Free talks and workshops at the Festival of Biodiversity 2026

On June 3, the National Parks Board dedicated heritage trees including the Terap Nasi tree in Fort Canning, to its sponsors ahead of the Festival of Biodiversity 2026.
On June 3, the National Parks Board dedicated heritage trees including the Terap Nasi tree in Fort Canning, to its sponsors ahead of the Festival of Biodiversity 2026.

Critically endangered leopard cats in Changi to be relocated from second half of 2026

One of the five mainland leopard cats detected in Changi by volunteers between July 2025 and April 2026.
One of the five mainland leopard cats detected in Changi by volunteers between July 2025 and April 2026.

East Coast Seafood Centre to be redeveloped, says NParks; Jumbo, Long Beach to move out in Sept

The Jumbo Seafood outlet at East Coast Seafood Centre, established in 1987, is the restaurant chain's first.
The Jumbo Seafood outlet at East Coast Seafood Centre, established in 1987, is the restaurant chain's first.

How a recent feathered migrant is reshaping Singapore’s parks and fields

An Asian openbill at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park on Jan 19.
An Asian openbill at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park on Jan 19.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.