Jan 23, 2025

Rower's Bay Park 🌳

Nestled at the northern tip of Lower Seletar Reservoir, right next to Yishun Dam (a 975-meter-long earth-filled dam), Rower’s Bay Park is a tranquil escape for nature lovers, cyclists, and adventure seekers. 🌿🚴

To Rower's Bay
To Rower's Bay
The Park Tunnel
Green 'tunnel' leading to Rower's Bay
Green 'tunnel' leading to Rower's Bay

Before you even step into the park, you're greeted by a lush green 'tunnel'—a natural frame that perfectly showcases the shimmering waters of the Lower Seletar Reservoir. Definitely a perfect spot for a selfie or we-fie with your cycling bunch! 📸✨

Park Facilities and Map
Restrooms and vending machines
Restrooms and vending machines

Rower's Bay is a small park that serves as a popular pit stop for cyclist and joggers. There are public restrooms and food/drink vending machines for freshening up and recharging.  

Map of Rower's Bay
Map of Rower's Bay
Highlight 1 - The Simply Amazing View
Seeing Yishun Town and Yishun Dam from Rower's Bay
Seeing Yishun Town and Yishun Dam from Rower's Bay

Rower's Bay overlooks the Lower Seletar Reservoir, with Yishun Town visible across the water. Here, you can enjoy a rare "open-sky" view in Singapore, where the expansive reservoir stretches out, framed by Yishun Dam and the town's skyline.

Jogging with Lower Seletar Reservoir and Yishun Town in the backdrop
Jogging with Lower Seletar Reservoir and Yishun Town in the backdrop
Highlight 2 - The Heritage Trail
View of Lower Seletar Reservoir
View of Lower Seletar Reservoir

Rower’s Bay Park is part of the Seletar Aerospace Park Heritage Trail. A heritage signboard shares fascinating stories of early Seletar, where the Orang Laut (‘sea peoples’) lived in houseboats, fished, and crafted baskets and furniture. 

Seletar Aerospace Park Heritage Trail
Seletar Aerospace Park Heritage Trail
Highlight 3 - The Fauna & Flora
Fauna and flora at Rower's Bay
Fauna and flora at Rower's Bay

Rower’s Bay is home to diverse wildlife! Birdwatchers can spot the Common Sandpiper and Grey Heron, while nature enthusiasts might find vibrant Blue Dasher dragonflies and unique plants like Perepat, Indian Putat, and Narrow-leaf Cat Tail along the boardwalk. 🌿🐦

Common Sandpipers - you can sometimes see a whole flock patrolling the greens of the park
Common Sandpipers - you can sometimes see a whole flock patrolling the greens of the park
Highlight 4 - Scenic Boardwalk
Boardwalk at Rower's Bay
Boardwalk at Rower's Bay

A thoughtfully designed boardwalk brings you right to the water’s edge, offering breathtaking views and a chance to spot local wildlife. Keep an eye out for the Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea) and the Copper-cheeked Frog (Hylarana labialis) among the wetlands. 🦆🐸

Highlight 5 - Lookout Pavilion
View of Yishun Dam from a Pavilion
View of Yishun Dam from a Pavilion

Need a break? The sheltered pavilion is the perfect place to sit back, relax, and take in the panoramic views of the reservoir. It’s also a great spot to capture the sunrise or sunset. 🌅

Type of Experience

A visit that may take up 60-90 minutes of your itinerary, comprising of 20-30 minutes of exploring Rower's Bay and 40-60 minutes of strolling down the length of Yishun dam (to and fro). 

Getting Here

Whether you’re looking for a quiet retreat, a scenic cycling route, or a dose of Singapore’s natural beauty, Rower’s Bay Park is a must-visit! Pack your camera, enjoy the fresh air, and immerse yourself in this waterfront wonder. 🌊✨

  To reach Yishun Dam by public transport, board Bus 117 from Khatib MRT Station and alight at the 'Aft Shell Aviation' stop on West Camp Road. A short walk will lead you to Yishun Dam and Rower's Bay.  

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