| National Parks Board of Singapore | |
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| Agency overview | |
| Jurisdiction | Singapore |
| Headquarters | Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569 |
| Agency executives | Christina Ong (Mrs), Chairman Poon Hong Yuen, Chief Executive |
| Parent agency | Ministry of National Development (Singapore) |
| Website | |
| http://www.nparks.gov.sg | |
The National Parks Board (Abbreviation: NParks) is a statutory board of the Singapore Government.
The National Parks Board is responsible for providing and enhancing the greenery of Singapore. NParks manages around 300 parks, the park connector network and the roadside greenery in Singapore. Some of the parks managed include Singapore Botanic Gardens, Fort Canning Park, East Coast Park, Bishan Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park and Pulau Ubin Recreation Area. Also, NParks manages nature reserves such as Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
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One can take part in many activities in the parks. These will include guided walks (many of which are free), tours, talks and workshops, gardening, concerts and performances.