Jurong Lake Gardens is a wonderful new addition to the Singapore running scene. Opened in stages but completed in late 2024, the 90-acre green oasis in the Jurong Lake District consists of four themed gardens: Lakeside Garden, Chinese and Japanese Gardens, and Garden Promenade. These lush spaces are interconnected by a series of roads and trails. Running is permitted in Jurong Lake Gardens, though there are a few sections where it isn’t encouraged and runners should be respectful of other users — it can get crowded. Note: Open all day and night, and much of the gardens are lit. There are restrooms and food facilities.

For running, there are a couple of options: the 3.3 km Banyan Trail & the 1.75 km Mempat Trail tour Lakeside Garden, on  a combination of paved & gravel surfaces. Run them separately or combine. Add with a ~3 km loop out to Chinese and Japanese Gardens. We’ve also mapped a full tour of Jurong Lake Gardens, which can be nearly 13 km! 

Add-Ons: The Jurong Lake District is an emerging commercial district in Singapore. The long-term plan is for 100 hectares of green spaces, 70 hectares of water bodies and 17 km of waterfront areas — so keep an eye out for new trails for running!