This may not be not old news to some but sadly, Bottle Tree Park is closing by the end of this week. Its last day of operation would be on Sunday, 10th August 2014 from 11am to 11pm.
- Initially our post was about the Swan Paddling which you can try out here at Bottle Tree Park. However, after contacting them, we found that it is no longer available :( -
The phone conversation was funny and a little confusing. The Chinese lady didn't understand what Swan Paddling is, or even know what is a swan for that matter. After choosing simpler words, this is what she told me, "White bird no more. Because all washing. No more water already". SO SAD!!!
The above photo is obtained from the Bottle Tree Pte Ltd website.
Couples and children paddling in the sunset. (Credits to Best Singapore Guide)
Well since it's no longer available, what else can you do here? Other than swan paddling, the place is also known for longkang fishing (for children) and prawning.
There is also the Bottle Tree Seafood Restaurant (Non-Halal). Their Halal Sembawang Eating House Seafood Restaurant had already moved to Marina Barrage.
I'm not sure if it would be a good visit with so many things gone. Even the famous Bottle Tree (yes, there is an actual tree) has been excavated. But if you wish to revisit some of your sweet memories with your partner or family, remember to go by the end of this week.
For the others who are curious and would love to see the place before it closes down, below are some ways you can get to the park.
Bottle Tree Park
81 Lorong Chencharu (Yishun)
Singapore 769198
Click for Map of Bottle Tree Park
MRT: Take the North-South Line and alight at Khatib MRT station. It’s a 15-minute walk to Bottle Tree Park’s side entrance opposite Yishun Stadium.
CAR: Exit from SLE (Yishun). From Lentor Avenue, turn left into Yishun Avenue 1. At the traffic light, turn right towards Sembawang Road. Keep right, then turn into Lorong Chencharu. (Opposite Sembawang Country Club and Airbase.)
BUS:Alight at Yishun Avenue 2, opposite Yishun Stadium. Services 39, 85, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 965 and 969 stop there.
81 Lorong Chencharu (Yishun)
Singapore 769198
Click for Map of Bottle Tree Park
MRT: Take the North-South Line and alight at Khatib MRT station. It’s a 15-minute walk to Bottle Tree Park’s side entrance opposite Yishun Stadium.
CAR: Exit from SLE (Yishun). From Lentor Avenue, turn left into Yishun Avenue 1. At the traffic light, turn right towards Sembawang Road. Keep right, then turn into Lorong Chencharu. (Opposite Sembawang Country Club and Airbase.)
BUS:Alight at Yishun Avenue 2, opposite Yishun Stadium. Services 39, 85, 851, 852, 853, 854, 855, 857, 858, 965 and 969 stop there.
Hope most of you would be able to visit the place before it closes this Sunday. To be honest, I really feel sad that I haven't had the chance to visit this place when it was lively. Do share with us some of your fondest memories here. We would really love to hear from you.
As seen on BottleTree Singapore Facebook page:
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