The Labrador Park

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 04:05 PM

Labrador Park

Location
Along Labrador Villa Road off Pasir Panjang Road

Size
16.8 ha

Introduction
The Labrador park is famous for its World War II relics and bunkers. Visitors can experience a chapter of Singapore's past by walking along the history trail. The trail captures the history of the fort and the war. Visitors can also see a casemate (war bunker) and tunnels in the park. Students, especially, will benefit from the educational value of these war relics.

Labrador Park is an oasis of tranquility and natural wonder. The park offers picturesque views of the sea and a rich variety of flora and fauna that will delight nature lovers. These include Podocarpus polystachys, Mangifera foetida and Eugenia grandis. Of special interest is the monocotyledonous tree, Dracaena maingayi, estimated to be more than 80 years old. An aerial staircase built on the edge of the secondary forest will offer you a prime view of the cliff side vegetation coupled with a panoramic view of the sea. The staircase will take the visitor on a leisurely descent down to the jetty. If fishing is your cup of tea, join the regular group of anglers at the sea walk along the promenade.

Labrador Park is one of the parks in Singapore that will give the first time visitor a truly unique experience.

The park is lit from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am.

Facilities
Beach (short stretch), 5 BBQ pits, 400m jogging track, 4 shelters, restrooms, nature trails, aerial staircase, cycle paths, children's playground, fitness corner

Activities
Barbecuing, bird-watching, cycling/biking, fishing, fitness corners, history trails, trekking/nature walks

Getting there
Services 10, 30, 51, 143 and 176. Alight along Pasir Panjang Road and proceed on foot via Labrador Villa Road Service 10 from Clementi MRT Station.

On weekends, service 408 is available to the park's carpark/tunnels.

Carparks are available at the park.

Map

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 04:13 PM

Poster: Opening of tunnels at Labrador Park on 12/13th March 2005.

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 04:25 PM

The Carnival

Background on Labrador

Queueing to enter the Tunnel 1

Tunnel 2 Entrance

No photography inside... So, read about the tunnel here...

redstone · March 24th, 2005, 04:28 PM

Took pics of the villa there, jie jie?

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 04:35 PM

Next, we take a look at a 6-inch Gun Barrel

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redstone

Took pics of the villa there, jie jie?

I didn't notice there was a villa till I got home and review the pictures... But, at least I got pictures of an old colonial house and an old house on a cliff for you.

redstone · March 24th, 2005, 04:38 PM

Post!

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redstone

Post!

Already posted in Old Beauties!

redstone · March 24th, 2005, 04:43 PM

Oh, THAT!

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 04:57 PM

Gun Displacement III

Gun Displacement IV

Fire Control System

Something about Ammunition, Artillery and Pasir Panjang Fort

Cliff · March 24th, 2005, 05:00 PM

WOW! I really must go there one of these day. Great pics hyacin!

redstone · March 24th, 2005, 05:01 PM

I must go into the tunnels!

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 05:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cliff

WOW! I really must go there one of these day. Great pics hyacin!

Seriously, you should. There're lots of stuff to explore there.

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redstone

I must go into the tunnels!

But, don't expect the tunnels would lead you to Sentosa... Basically, not much to walk in the 2 "tunnels". More like a little museum to me... Maybe, they didn't do up the entire stretch of tunnels since the guide said most was destroyed before the British troops surrendered to the Japanese in WWII. Also, I suspect it's an expensive and difficult project.

redstone · March 24th, 2005, 05:08 PM

Some cute cats at Wildlife thread you would love to see!

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 05:10 PM

Labrador Battery

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 05:17 PM

About the Guns and the Myths

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 05:19 PM

About the War

hyacinthus · March 24th, 2005, 05:22 PM

Enough of History... look at the sea, greenery and ships... from top of the cliff

RafflesCity · March 25th, 2005, 02:46 AM

Brilliantly presented hyacinthus!

I only been to the park once a while back. It has excellent views of the harbour! I like the pics with the Star Cruise ship.

If I'm not wrong, the park is quite hilly. Think they will place a giant 'Long Ya Men' tooth statue there in commemoration of Admiral Zheng He's voyage this year.

March 24th, 2005, 04:05 PM	#1
hyacinthus Success and Happiness Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,765 Likes (Received): 0	The Labrador Park Labrador Park Location Along Labrador Villa Road off Pasir Panjang Road Size 16.8 ha Introduction The Labrador park is famous for its World War II relics and bunkers. Visitors can experience a chapter of Singapore's past by walking along the history trail. The trail captures the history of the fort and the war. Visitors can also see a casemate (war bunker) and tunnels in the park. Students, especially, will benefit from the educational value of these war relics. Labrador Park is an oasis of tranquility and natural wonder. The park offers picturesque views of the sea and a rich variety of flora and fauna that will delight nature lovers. These include Podocarpus polystachys, Mangifera foetida and Eugenia grandis. Of special interest is the monocotyledonous tree, Dracaena maingayi, estimated to be more than 80 years old. An aerial staircase built on the edge of the secondary forest will offer you a prime view of the cliff side vegetation coupled with a panoramic view of the sea. The staircase will take the visitor on a leisurely descent down to the jetty. If fishing is your cup of tea, join the regular group of anglers at the sea walk along the promenade. Labrador Park is one of the parks in Singapore that will give the first time visitor a truly unique experience. The park is lit from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am. Facilities Beach (short stretch), 5 BBQ pits, 400m jogging track, 4 shelters, restrooms, nature trails, aerial staircase, cycle paths, children's playground, fitness corner Activities Barbecuing, bird-watching, cycling/biking, fishing, fitness corners, history trails, trekking/nature walks Getting there Services 10, 30, 51, 143 and 176. Alight along Pasir Panjang Road and proceed on foot via Labrador Villa Road Service 10 from Clementi MRT Station. On weekends, service 408 is available to the park's carpark/tunnels. Carparks are available at the park. Map Last edited by hyacinthus; March 24th, 2005 at 04:11 PM.

March 24th, 2005, 04:28 PM	#4
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	Took pics of the villa there, jie jie? __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

March 24th, 2005, 04:38 PM	#7
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	Post! __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

March 24th, 2005, 04:43 PM	#9
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	Oh, THAT! __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

March 24th, 2005, 05:00 PM	#11
Cliff Tan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Singapore Posts: 4,282 Likes (Received): 1	WOW! I really must go there one of these day. Great pics hyacin! __________________ www.clifftan.com cliffsuss.blogspot.com

March 24th, 2005, 04:13 PM	#2
hyacinthus Success and Happiness Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,765 Likes (Received): 0	Poster: Opening of tunnels at Labrador Park on 12/13th March 2005.

March 24th, 2005, 04:25 PM	#3
hyacinthus Success and Happiness Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,765 Likes (Received): 0	The Carnival Background on Labrador Queueing to enter the Tunnel 1 Tunnel 2 Entrance No photography inside... So, read about the tunnel here...

March 24th, 2005, 04:35 PM	#5
hyacinthus Success and Happiness Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,765 Likes (Received): 0	Next, we take a look at a 6-inch Gun Barrel

March 24th, 2005, 04:57 PM	#10
hyacinthus Success and Happiness Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,765 Likes (Received): 0	Gun Displacement III Gun Displacement IV Fire Control System Something about Ammunition, Artillery and Pasir Panjang Fort

March 24th, 2005, 05:01 PM	#12
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	I must go into the tunnels! __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

March 24th, 2005, 05:08 PM	#15
redstone The Uninspired Architect Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 14,068 Likes (Received): 0	Some cute cats at Wildlife thread you would love to see! __________________ http://redstonean.deviantart.com/

March 24th, 2005, 05:10 PM	#16
hyacinthus Success and Happiness Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,765 Likes (Received): 0	Labrador Battery

March 24th, 2005, 05:17 PM	#17
hyacinthus Success and Happiness Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,765 Likes (Received): 0	About the Guns and the Myths

March 24th, 2005, 05:19 PM	#18
hyacinthus Success and Happiness Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,765 Likes (Received): 0	About the War

March 24th, 2005, 05:22 PM	#19
hyacinthus Success and Happiness Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 6,765 Likes (Received): 0	Enough of History... look at the sea, greenery and ships... from top of the cliff

March 25th, 2005, 02:46 AM	#20
RafflesCity By Spirit Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: S I N G A P O R E Posts: 26,215 Likes (Received): 2	Brilliantly presented hyacinthus! I only been to the park once a while back. It has excellent views of the harbour! I like the pics with the Star Cruise ship. If I'm not wrong, the park is quite hilly. Think they will place a giant 'Long Ya Men' tooth statue there in commemoration of Admiral Zheng He's voyage this year.

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