Pierce Reservoir

If we haven't already fulfilled our outdoor/nature quota for the day, The Place to go would be Lower Pierce Reservoir to watch the sunset.

It's not a far walk from the main road or car park to the grass and water. We like Lower Pierce Reservoir because it has a cosy, kampong feel.  Most of the people there are regulars who go at the same time every evening, so after a while, you'll start to recognise some of them and smile at them!

Children will usually be hopping on the rocks, peering at small creatures hidden among the rocks, or rolling on the grass.

There are always some men fishing with rods or catching bait using little underwater cage traps, and they are almost always happy to show the kids what they are doing and admire the prawns and fish that they have caught.

Dog owners are more than happy to let our children pat their dogs and play 'fetch' with them. Our little boy has no qualms about approaching a dog twice his size and asking the owner, "May I pat you your dog?" Our little girl sometimes gets rashes after playing with dogs (especially the slobbery ones!) and we discovered that Apple Cider Vinegar REALLY helps to stop the allergic reaction within minutes! But I digress.

If you're lucky, you'll get to see the two resident White-bellied Sea Eagles flying back to their nests before the sun sets. And also the occasional kingfisher. 

The kids are quite happy to invent their own games, throwing pebbles into the water or going fishing using any sticks they find, so it can turn out to be a romantic evening for the parents to cuddle up and watch the sunset together. 


Official Website:
National Parks Board


Getting There:

By Bus
163, 167, 169, 855, 980

By Car
Lower Peirce Reservoir Park is located off Upper Thomson Road, near the junction with Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1.