I used to live in Yio Chu Kang when I first arrived in Singapore many years ago. Everytime I would take the train from Yio Chu Kang to Yishun, I would always glance outside the window and admire the tranquil waters of the Lower Seletar Reservoir. However, despite countless visits to Yishun, I never made my way to the Lower Seletar Reservoir Park. It was barely a few kilometers away from where I lived for two whole years. Its funny that it has taken me 15 years, moving house and having two kids to finally check out this popular nature spot!
In the last two years, we have been to Upper Seletar Reservoir Park, Upper Peirce Reservoir Park and Lower Peirce Reservoir Park multiple times. Now, finally, I have checked off Lower Seletar Reservoir Park off my list too. I must admit I get frequently muddled up with the similar sounding names! Although all of them are lovely places for outdoor family fun and leisure activities, my favourite has to be Lower Peirce Reservoir Park. I would highly recommend that you check out these parks especially if you have young children and/or are fitness and photography enthusiasts.
Located on the northern shore of Lower Seletar Reservoir, the Lower Seletar Reservoir Park is largely flat with some undulating terrain that provides a pleasant place for outdoor leisure activities. The park, with an area of 3 hectares, is equipped with a jetty, shelters, restrooms, and a 1.3 km jogging track.
Sought after outdoor activities at the park include jogging, birdwatching, kayaking, photography and fishing.
The car park is quite small with only a few lots available. The nearest MRT station is Khatib (NS14) which is around a 15-minute walk away. There are several bus services available (more information at the end of the post).
My first impressions of the park - although small, the park is picturesque and serene with silvery blue waters, lush tropical greenery and balmy breezes blowing. It is an agreeable place for leisure activities, both on land and in water. The park features a Family Bay with a new performance stage, a water play area, a bioswale rain garden, a look out point as well as a Heritage Bridge.
I knew in the back of my mind that there is a water play area but due to the Covid-19 pandemic situation, I mistakenly assumed it wouldn't be in operation. I hadn't packed the twins swim wear or a change of clothes. Much to my dismay, the girls caught sight of the (very much operational!) water fountains and wading pool within the first 10 seconds of us arriving at the park. They raced towards it gleefully, expecting to be allowed to play to their heart's content. I felt horribly guilty about not checking beforehand and we quickly moved away from the area especially as a few children arrived and began frolicking in the water which made my children's yearning stronger!
