๐ธ๐ฌ Woodleigh Bidadari PARK ๐ณ After-Work Check-In
Bidadari Park, newly opened, is located next to Woodleigh Mall and includes Alkaff Lake, making it perfect for fitness, family outings, and bird-watching... The park also has a parking lot ๐ ฟ๏ธ Park Features: โ Design Inspiration: The design of Bidadari Park is inspired by the Hundred Acre Wood from "Winnie-the-Pooh," preserving its lush greenery and rustic natural appearance. ๐ฒ๐ โ Trail System: The park features a trail system that is approximately 5.2 kilometers long, connecting various parts of the park, including a 500-meter forest trail and an 80-meter boardwalk that spans across the marshland. ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ฟ โ Natural Landscape: The park is home to Alkaff Lake, where the public can enjoy a lakeside walk. ๐๐ถโโ๏ธ ๐ History and Culture: โ Historical Background: Alkaff Lake is named after the historical landmark Alkaff Lake Park, which was built by Arab businessman Alkaff in 1929 and was a popular leisure spot from the 1930s until before World War II. The lake was filled in 1964. ๐๏ธโณ โ Memorial Garden: Within the park, there will be a memorial garden called Bidadari Memorial Garden, showcasing areas for Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism, as well as preserved old iron gates, gateposts, and tombstones. ๐โช๏ธ๐ โ Playground: The park will feature a playground named Adventure Playwoods, with a 5-meter-high treehouse equipped with slides and climbing nets, perfect for families with children. ๐ณ๐ข๐ง Bidadari's Historical Background: โ Cemetery Period: Bidadari was originally a Christian and Muslim cemetery, which began operation in 1907 and continued until it was "closed" in 1972. The area underwent exhumation work between 2002 and 2004. ๐ชฆโฐ๏ธ โ Development into a New Town: Since 2015, Bidadari has been undergoing development into a new town, with the Housing and Development Board launching several public housing projects that have been warmly welcomed ๐. It has now become a popular and sought-after residential area. ๐๏ธ๐๏ธ #Bidadari #WoodleighMall #SingaporeLife #SingaporeShare #SingaporeParks #SingaporeBirdwatching ๐ฆ๐ณ๐