Istana Park

Istana Park, Singapore's premier park, offers a number of unique features not found in other parks on the island. The Festival Arch is the centrepiece of this park. A 26m long arch rising from a rectangular reflecting pool with slow, flowing water. Standing at a height of four storeys and flying banners and flags during National Day. It is designed to symbolise the gateposts and railings at the Istana Entrance, and it enhances the visual link across Orchard Road. The Festival Arch is a landmark marking the gateway to the Civic District. The tropical greenery of trees, palms and shrubs will provide a regal ambience to the Istana Park and create an identity gateway to the Civic District. Fronting the main Istana Gate, the park provides a vantage point for people keen to view the monthly changing of guards ceremony at the Istana. In the evening, the park is transformed into an oasis of light. It is one of the venues identified for the enhanced lighting under the Urban Redevelopment Authority lighting masterplan.