The Park Connector Network (PCN) of Singapore is a network of walking/running/cycling paths that connects the various parks and other green spaces in Singapore. Both the parks and the PCN are managed by National Parks Board (NParks).[1]

As part of the National Cycling Plan to promote cycling, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is constructing networks of cycling paths within towns. These cycling paths connect with the PCN, enabling people to safely cycle both intra-town (e.g., from home to MRT station) and inter-town (longer distance cycling).[2]

History

The proposal to form a park connector network was approved in 1991 by The Garden City Action Committee.[3] In 1995, The Kallang Park Connector became the first park connector to be implemented. Stretching over nine kilometres, the park connector links two regional parks: Bishan Park and Kallang Riverside Park. In December 2007, the Eastern Coastal Loop, a 42-kilometre loop, was completed, providing a link from East Coast Park to Changi Beach Park. By January 2012, 200 kilometres of the PCN has been completed.[4] In 2015, NParks has completed 300 kilometres of the PCN, along with the Central Urban Loop.[5]

List

Loops

  • Central Urban Loop
  • Eastern Coastal Loop
  • Northern Explorer Loop
  • North Eastern Riverine Loop
  • Southern Ridges Loop
  • Western Adventure Loop

Individual Park Connectors[6]

Park ConnectorLength (to 3 s.f.)Remarks
Admiralty West Park Connector1.30 km-
Alexandra Canal Linear Park1.40 km-
Alexandra Garden TrailTBC-
Alexandra Park Connector1.70 km-
Alexandra-Queensway Park Connector2.30 km-
Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 Park Connector4.01 km-
Ang Mo Kio Park Connector1.08 km-
Balam Park Connector1.20 km-
Bedok Park Connector6.00 km-
Buangkok Park Connector1.50 km-
Bukit Batok East Park Connector1.50 km-
Bukit Batok Park Connector2.00 km-
Bukit Batok West Park Connector1.00 km-
Bukit Panjang Park Connector1.40 km-
Bukit Timah Park Connector1.60 km-
Canberra Park Connector1.30 km-
Canberra-Sembawang Park Connector1.60 km-
Central Catchment Park Connector1.30 km-
Choa Chu Kang North Park Connector1.30 km-
Choa Chu Kang Park Connector5.40 km-
Coastal Park Connector15.0 km-
Geylang Park Connector3.68 km-
Henderson Park Connector1.70 km-
Hillview Park Connector2.05 km-
Hougang Avenue 3 Park Connector4.40 km-
Jalan Pelikat Park Connector1.49 km-
Jurong Park Connector9.40 km-
Jurong West Park Connector2.20 km-
Kallang Park Connector7.87 km-
Khatib Bongsu Park Connector4.50 km-
Lorong Halus Park Connector3.00 km-
Loyang Park Connector3.50 km-
Mandai Park Connector5.00 km-
Marsiling Park Connector1.30 km-
Pandan Gardens Park Connector0.400 km-
Pang Sua Park Connector6.00 km-
Pasir Ris Park Connector2.40 km-
Paya Lebar Park Connector0.690 km-
Punggol Park Connector6.10 km-
Punggol Promenade Nature Walk2.40 km-
Punggol Promenade Punggol Point WalkTBC-
Punggol Promenade Riverside WalkTBC-
Sembawang Park Connector2.00 km-
Serangoon Park Connector4.20 km-
Siglap Park Connector7.60 km-
Simei Park Connector2.00 km-
Simpang Kiri Park Connector3.00 km-
Sims Avenue Park Connector2.20 km-
Springleaf Park Connector1.20 km-
Stadium Park ConnectorTBC-
Sungei Serangoon Park Connector2.10 km-
Tampines-Loyang Park Connector1.80 km-
Tampines Park Connector7.00 km-
Tanjong Rhu Promenade2.01 km-
Ulu Pandan Park Connector7.10 km-
Ulu Sembawang Park Connector1.30 km-
West Coast Park Connector3.10 km-
Whampoa Park Connector4.49 km-
Woodlands (Ave 2) Park Connector2.00 km-
Woodlands (Ave 3) Park Connector0.700 km-
Woodlands (Ave 5) Park Connector0.600 km-
Woodlands (Ave 7) Park Connector3.00 km-
Woodlands (Ave 12) Park Connector3.00 km-
Woodlands (SLE) Park Connector1.10 km-
Woodlands (St 13) Park Connector1.30 km-
Yishun Park ConnectorTBC-

See also

References

  1. National Parks Board Annual Report 2010/2011
  2. "Cycling". Ministry of Transport (Singapore).
  3. Linking People, Linking Nature: The Park Connector Network of Singapore, Lena Chan et al.
  4. "Newsroom, Ministry of National Development". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 13 January 2012.
  5. "Community gathers to celebrate 25 years of the Park Connector Network". National Parks Board. 20 September 2015.
  6. "Recreational Connectivity".
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