New Therapeutic Gardens Open At Bedok & Pasir Ris Parks
Amid our concrete neighbourhoods, pockets of green spaces such as parks and gardens offer therapeutic escapes. Residents at Bedok and Pasir Ris can now enjoy such tranquility with the recent opening of 2 such facilities.
On Monday (28 Feb), NParks announced the opening of 2 new therapeutic gardens at Bedok Reservoir and Pasir Ris Parks.
The gardens are among 30 such facilities that NParks intends to open across Singapore by 2030.
Pasir Ris Park garden comes with a calming sea view
On 28 Feb, NParks released photos of the newly built gardens via Facebook.
The 1,600sqm Therapeutic Garden @ Pasir Ris Park lets visitors stroll while taking in the sea view.
Besides admiring the lush greenery all around, they can also walk along the Labyrinth Lawn — a simple, curving, grass pathway.
As visitors follow the meandering paths, they are encouraged to practise mindfulness and meditation during the process.
Those seeking more physical activity can check out the fitness area that has various play elements like a xylophone, balance beam, and slider, according to Channel NewsAsia (CNA).
To top off all these exciting features, visitors will have a clear view of the sea from the garden, which offers the perfect, idyllic retreat.
Try rock balancing therapy at Bedok Reservoir Park
Over at Bedok Reservoir Park, visitors can engage their sense of touch through rock balancing therapy.
On top of the interactive rock garden, stone and boulder features adorn the 1,650sqm Therapeutic Garden and its amenities, to reflect the park’s history.
NParks added that the garden is the first of its kind to be built over a former sand quarry.
Bedok & Pasir Ris gardens contribute to residents’ well-being
To promote the gardens to the public, NParks shared their findings regarding the benefits of such therapeutic spaces.
They cited studies which show that such gardens are a great help in treating depression and as avenues for self-care.
Therefore, they are targeting to have 30 such therapeutic gardens in different parks across Singapore by 2030.
Meditate at a park near you
Now that the 2 new therapeutic gardens have officially opened, Easties won’t have to go far to find peaceful escapes.
Bedok and Pasir Ris residents in particular can easily drop by after a long day at work to get some relaxation.
Will you be visiting the new therapeutic gardens? Let us know in the comments.
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Featured image adapted from NParks on Facebook and NParks.
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