Recreation enhances our quality of life and contributes to our mental and physical well-being. Despite the challenges of balancing the many diverse land use needs in our island state, we have planned for a wide variety of recreational choices island-wide that are integrated into our urban environment, be it in the form of parks, public spaces or attractions.
For example, as part of Master Plan 2008, URA unveiled an island-wide Leisure Plan which showcased a host of diverse recreational options for people of all ages to enjoy – from vibrant and exciting activities to quiet retreats. The plan set the foundation for a 150 km Round Island Route, which is now part of the overall 360 km planned network of recreational routes all over the island, comprising park connectors and trails. The Leisure Plan also mapped out enhancements and improved accessibility to Sungei Buloh and Southern Ridges, which have since been completed. In Master Plan 2019, we featured plans for key recreational corridors at the regional level such as the Rail Corridor, Kallang River and Greater Rustic Coast. These recreational corridors link areas of heritage, biodiversity and recreation, allowing Singaporeans to experience varied settings along the way.
As part of our Draft Master Plan 2025 review, we are working on a Recreation Master Plan to support more recreational opportunities.
There is opportunity to curate a variety of recreational nodes and trails island-wide with differentiated experiences. We will study plans to further activate our green and blue spaces, and to ensure recreational options are well-connected, such as via cycling and park connectors network.
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To meet aspirations for more recreational spaces closer to homes, we will develop plans to weave play into our everyday spaces. This includes enhancing the way we plan, design and programme play spaces with sports, arts, wellness and identity in mind. We will also explore how we can creatively introduce more multi-functional spaces to optimise usage.
The community plays a key role in shaping inclusive and endearing recreational spaces. We welcome more to step forward and create new play spaces within your neighbourhoods.
Between April and July 2024, there will be a series of roving exhibitions at eight locations across the island to seek public’s ideas and suggestions on selected projects and proposals for recreation in their neighbourhoods and across Singapore. These ideas will be taken into consideration as we further develop the Recreation Master Plan.
Visit our exhibitions or check in this page for new content as we rove to the different regions!
West
14 to 19 April
21 to 28 April
Westgate
Senja-Cashew Community Club
18 July to 30 Sep*
*not open on Sundays