Park Connector Network

The Park Connector Network is an island-wide network of linear open spaces that link up major parks, nature sites and housing estates in Singapore. The network will be linked up in phases over the next 10 years and when the entire network is completed, it will form a green network, spanning over 300 km across the whole island, making it convenient to travel from park to park.

The park connectors vary in length, ranging from about 2 km to 10 km, making them ideal for those who like to take short walks to exercise, as well as to cater to cyclists who prefer longer distances. They are usually found alongside the many rivers and canals that flow through the island and are often used as convenient shortcuts to housing estates, MRT stations, and schools.

The park connector optimises the use of land such as drainage reserves, foreshore and road reserves by turning them into beautiful green corridors for recreation.

And green corridors they certainly are! Fringed by lush landscaping on one side, and the river on the other, the park connectors' long stretches of paved tracks make for an enjoyable and safe walk or cycling trip, away from the hustle and bustle of traffic noise and exhaust fumes. Look up among the trees and shrubs, and you would probably see colourful birds and butterflies flitting among the greenery that line the park connectors. The park connector brings one close to nature, yet it is not far from urban areas as well.

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Out of the 15 park connectors in Singapore, 6 of them are located in the EAST. They are (1) Bedok Park Connector, (2) Geylang Park Connector, (3) Kallang Park Connector, (4) Kallang-Geylang Park Connector, (5) Siglap Park Connector, and (6) Tampines Park Connector. Thus a potential house hunter may take into consideration if his/her desired location is siutated near a park connector so as to take advantage of the benefits a park connector can offer.