Where to Picnic - 15 Places to Lay Your Feast

“Hot and humid with a chance of rain” goes the daily Singapore weather report, but don’t let that put you off! Hit one of the following picnic spots for a fun afternoon in the great outdoors with friends and family.

1 Botanic Gardens

One of our all-time favourite spots in Singapore, the Gardens are especially great for a sophisticated picnic. You could throw down your blanket almost anywhere, but our favourite patch of grass is probably at Palm Valley or Symphony Lake, especially when one of the regular free classical music concerts is being staged.

2 MacRitchie Reservoir Park

A popular destination for nature lovers and exercise enthusiasts, MacRitchie has plenty of convenient amenities such as toilets, drinking fountains and showers, as well as great walking or running trails for those who want to move, and good views across the reservoir for those who just want to sit. Beware of sneaky monkeys, though!

3 Marina Barrage

The Green Roof at Marina Barrage, approximately the size of four football fields, is open to the public for recreational activities. It’s best enjoyed in the twilight for panoramic city views.

4 Chinese and Japanese Gardens

For an Asian twist to your picnic, try the iconic Chinese and Japanese Gardens in Jurong. Among the attractions are a rainbow bridge and a pagoda, inspired by structures in China and modelled on the gardening techniques of Japan.

5 Fort Canning

Work up an appetite on the steepish paths and check out the Battle Box, the Spice Garden and the archaeological remains at Fort Canning Park before shaking out your picnic blanket.

6 Gardens by the Bay