City Green Urban Park at the City Square Mall in Singapore

City Green Urban Park in Singapore (image from Ong&Ong)

One of my favorite things to do as a mom is to teach my kids without them even realizing they’re getting a lesson.

At the new green City Green Urban Park in Singapore, your children (and you) will enjoy fresh air, exercise, unique architecture, and endless, interactive green features.

The City Green Urban Park, developed by the architectural firm, Ong&Ong, is truly a marvel in the world of urban spaces.  The green park is located right in the heart of Singapore – in fact, you can take the MRT tunnel right to it.

Not only is there a welcoming green carpet of landscaping at the park, but numerous kid- and eco-friendly features at the City Green Urban Park include a green maze, an eco-wall which teaches children about recycling and re-purposing, and a delightful Butterfly Garden.

Green grassy areas at the Singapore urban park

The green park is designed with rooftop solar panels, a “green roof” to illustrate the power of conservation, and includes low-E glass panels.  People of all ages will witness the power of renewable energy and smart, green construction.

As described on the website:

The plan to develop this open space into an urban park will drastically change the appearance and usage of this open space. The development of the urban park and the mall will complement one another. The urban park will be like a green carpet lay out in front of the mall to welcome its visitors.

The completed urban park will serve as a green lung for the neighborhood. Conceived as a series of spaces connected by footpaths, these spaces are meant to encourage learning about ecology and the natural environment in an urban oasis that is both fun and didactic for young and old. As they play and walk through the landscape, they learn.

We galvanized the important for the project to maintain its environment friendly status by introducing the application of a myriad of ecologically-friendly materials, such as “Eco-tiles” – a composite recyclable product that is manufacture with sustainable resource, and recycled timber.

Another view of the City Square Mall in Singapore

The City Green Park was completed in 2009.  It has won the BCA Universal Design Award for Built Environment – Gold, 2010.

The City Square Mall is the first mall in Singapore to be integrated with an urban park.  The 49,000 square feet park stretches out from the mall to welcome visitors.  You cannot help but be drawn into the inviting, fun learning experiences offered by the green park that lead to a new appreciation for the environment.

If you would like to visit this amazing green park, it is located at 17 Kitchener Road, Singapore.