Kallang Riverside Park: Old Gasworks By The River & Other Sights

Kallang Riverside Park: Old Gasworks By The River & Other Sights
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Kallang Riverside Park is an oft-overlooked riverine park. Located where Singapore’s longest river pours into the Kallang Basin, the riverine park is a quiet retreat with most visitors passing through as they make their way to and from the Marina Bay and the Geylang, Kallang area.


Kallange Riverside Park: A Riverine Park with Two Halves

Riverine Park

The park’s greenery stretches out along the banks of the Kallang River. Tall coconut trees give the waterside park a laidback vibe.

The two sides of Kallang Riverside Park, on the west and east banks of the river are connected via two bridges.


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One bridge is Sir Arthur’s Bridge, where Kallang Road runs, and the other bridge is Merdeka Bridge, which carries Nicoll Highway.

National Stadium View

From the west side of the river, there are views of the National Stadium in the distance. You may even be able to spot kayakers and dragon boaters rowing up and down the stretch of water too.

Viewing Platform

You can take a walk along barely-there footpaths up to a little viewing platform hemmed in by low hedges.

Bollards at Kallang Riverside Park

Old-style, red-and-white bollards stand like sentinels along the grassy verge beside the water.

Shelter at Kallang Riverside Park

A shelter, with a trellis covered with bougainvillea, provide some respite from the elements above.

Fishing Zone at Kallang Riverside Park

Keen anglers will appreciate the Marina Reservoir Fishing Zones. There are three fishing areas at Kallang Riverside Park – two on the west bank and one across the Kallang River on its east bank.


Where Two Rivers Meet

Kallang Riverside Park: Where Two Rivers Meet

The Kallang Riverside Park actually occupies the land where two rivers meet. At the other end of the park is where the smaller Rochor River merges with the Kallang River as it enters the Marina Reservoir.

You can reach that stretch of the park by crossing a small footbridge.


Kallang Gasworks Site

Kallang Gasworks Site

Kallang Riverside Park is also the site of the old Kallang Gasworks.

From 1862 to 1998, the Kallang Gasworks produced piped gas for the country. Gas was produced using coal and the gaswork’s location by the river made it easy to for supplies to be delivered.

Originally, the gas was supplied to light street lights. Even though street lights gradually converted to electricity, the demand for gas still remained strong with the housing boom and the need for gas for cooking and water heating.

In 1997, the gas production for Singapore was taken over by the Senoko Gasworks, commonly known as CityGas.

Kallang Gasworks Site Historic Site

There used to be four gas tanks at the Kallang Gasworks. Today, you can still see the frame of the tanks at the historic site.

Spirit of Kallang Sculpture
Spirit of Kallang Sculpture. It is no longer standing as of January 2024.

A sculpture, Spirit of Kallang by artist Lim Leong Seng, made from parts from the old gasworks, used to stand by the Rochor River at Kallang Riverside Park. 


Other Sights at Kallang Riverside Park

When taking a walk around Kallang Riverside Park, you will also come across a few other features.

Allotment Garden

On the east side of the park is the Allotment Garden where community farmers get down to work with their green fingers.

Kallang Disc Golf Course

The Kallang Disc Golf Course occupies a field on the west side of the park. 

Eco Garden

There is also an eco garden on the west side of the river, close to Merdeka Bridge.

Murals under Merdeka Bridge

You can also view the murals that have been painted under the Merdeka Bridge on the west side of the river.

Historical Marker, Kallang Riverside Park

Kallang Riverside Park was also once home to peoples such as the Bugis. A historical marker on the western side of the park provides more information about the area’s history.

Kallang Rivergreen Building

Kallang Riverside Park is also home to the Kallang Rivergreen Building which has several restaurants and businesses.


Visiting Kallang Riverside Park

To get to Kallang Riverside Park by car, turn into Kampong Bugis road from Kallang Road.


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