Lower Peirce Reservoir Park

The Lower Peirce Reservoir is Singapore's second oldest reservoir. It was built by impounding the upper reaches of the Kallang River and comissioned in 1912. The forest that lines its banks is considered a mature secondary rainforest. It is still dotted with numerous rubber trees and oil palms - visible reminders of the past when vast areas of Singapore were covered with plantations. The park not only provides a welcome oasis of tranquility for stressed-out individuals, the dense forests surrounding the reservoir also serve as an important refuge where many rare animal and plant species find shelter. The reservoir park area is an idyllic setting for picnics and to enjoy the scenery; trails through the rainforest offer plenty of opportunities for first-hand encounters with Singapore's amazing wildlife. Just keep your eyes open - and you might even spot a colugo hanging on a tree trunk!