Kranji Dam — Local services in Singapore

I recently made a trip out to Kranji Dam, and honestly, it was one of those experiences that makes you wonder why more people don’t talk about it. As someone who usually spends his evenings either stuck in traffic or glued to screens, getting out here felt like hitting a reset button.

The first thing that hits you is the quiet. It’s not the bustling crowd of East Coast Park or Marina Bay — it’s calm, almost meditative. The water stretches out lazily, reflecting the sky, and the occasional bird swooping down adds just the right touch of nature. I took a walk along the embankment and could feel the tension from the week slowly melting away. There’s also a decent path for cycling if you’re feeling more active.

Sunset here is something else. The way the orange and pink hues dance across the water makes it perfect for photos, or just sitting back and enjoying the moment. The breeze is light but noticeable, giving that extra edge of refreshment. One thing to note: there aren’t food stalls around, so I grabbed a bottle of water and some snacks beforehand — definitely worth it to fully enjoy the experience without worrying about hunger.

Overall, Kranji Dam isn’t flashy or crowded, but it’s exactly why I liked it. It’s a place to unplug, breathe, and just appreciate a bit of nature. For anyone looking to escape the city chaos for a couple of hours, I’d recommend it...

Kranji Dam is another landmark associated with the Kranji Reservoir, it is an earth filled dam, built across Kranji River, dammed at its mouth to form a freshwater storage Kranji Reservoir in 1976.

The dam has a road bridging the two banks, and now prevents the sea from coming in, and is home to a marsh.

While the Kranji Reservoir (Chinese: 克兰芝蓄水池; Malay: Empangan Air Kranji) was a former freshwater river that flowed out into the sea that was dammed at its mouth. It can also be classified as an estuary.

The former Kranji River has three main tributaries - Sungei Peng Siang, Sungei Kangkar and...

If you are expecting a park to walk about, forget it. It is small and there are no proper sitting by the dam if you are looking for a breather.

Carpark is not well lit and there is always water pooling after rain. No proper footpath connecting to the bigger park opposite. If you are going rounding or a road trip in the evening, it is a good rest point WITHOUT toilet at the carpark before you enter Neo Tiew (towards bollywood veg)

The carpark is packed in the day during...