Lower Peirce Reservoir, body of water
Lower Peirce Reservoir is located in northwest Singapore and surrounded by parkland with dense forest. A 900-meter-long wooden boardwalk winds through trees and along the waterside.
The reservoir was built in 1912 and originally called Kallang Reservoir after the river it spanned. It was renamed Peirce Reservoir in 1920 to honor engineer Robert Peirce, then became Lower Peirce in 1975 when an upper reservoir was added.
The reservoir is named after Robert Peirce, a municipal engineer involved in its construction. It serves today as a cherished retreat where locals fish, walk, and find moments of calm away from city life.
The park has three entrances and is accessible by public transport, with Upper Thomson or Bright Hill as the nearest MRT stations. Bring water, wear shoes with good grip, and note that the park closes at sunset with no bicycles, pets, or drones allowed.
The reservoir is one of the few places in Singapore where fishing with artificial bait is permitted, allowing visitors to spend time with a rod by the water. A short walk leads to the source of the Kallang River, a quiet spot many travelers overlook.
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