SINGAPORE – Tampines residents can look forward to another green space in their neighbourhood with the opening of Tampines Boulevard Park’s west section on Sept 13.

Located in the Tampines North region, the park’s west section spans 4.78ha, slightly larger than 6½ football fields.

It features amenities such as a 60m-long cycling track for children, garden swings scattered throughout the park and an outdoor fitness area.

The park – comprising the east and west sections – was designed with feedback from Tampines residents in mind. Ideas were gathered through an online survey conducted from March to April 2020.

More than 600 responses were received, including requests for amenities such as a nature playgarden and a lawn for activities, both of which have been incorporated into the park’s design, the National Parks Board said on Sept 13.

The nature playgarden features a slide designed to resemble a dragon head and was constructed using natural materials such as Balau wood and laminated wood grain panel. It aims to encourage play and closer connections to nature.

Children can also enjoy the park’s sand play area, which includes swings and a rock wall. The amenity was inspired by the former Tampines sand quarries.

Tampines Boulevard Park’s east section is slated to open in December and is separated from the west section by Tampines Avenue 12.

Tampines Boulevard Park is nestled between new and upcoming housing developments and is located close to other green spaces in the vicinity, namely Sun Plaza Park, Tampines Eco Green and the Tampines Park Connector.