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Closures: Dog Run (Lakeside Garden) will be closed for regular maintenance on 14 Oct. Clusia Cove (Lakeside Garden), Waterwall Court (Chinese Garden) & the Sunken Garden toilet (Japanese Garden) are closed for maintenance until further notice.

Jurong Lake Gardens

Grasslands

Explore the Grasslands and spot birds from three hides among tall grasses. Discover the iconic Lone Tree, a sculpture inspired by Jurong's industrial past.

Last updated on 8 July 2026

Take a stroll in fields of gold at the Grasslands.

A round wooden structure stands in a grassy field, surrounded by tall, white feathery plants and trees under a cloudy sky.

Dominated by tall grasses, Grasslands are an important habitat for many small bird species that feed on grass seeds and seek shelter in the grass. There are three bird hides located around the Grasslands.

A grassy field with tall plants and a green hill, surrounded by trees and buildings in the background.
A gravel road leads into a lush, green forest with tall trees and grasses on either side.
A wooden and metal structure stands amidst tall grass and dense, green trees in the background.

The Lone Tree stands tall amongst the grasses and forms a feature point that punctuates the expanse of the grasslands. Its branches offer an unobstructed view of the grasslands, making it an ideal perch for raptors such as the Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus).

A large leafless tree stands in a grassy field, with green trees and buildings visible in the background.

Fun Facts!

  • The bird hide allows you to view these grassland birds up close and observe their behaviour without alarming them.

  • Contrary to popular belief, the grasses in the Grasslands are not Lalang. The dominant grass seen in the Grasslands is the Chinese Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides). Other grasses include Mission Grass, (Pennisetum polystachion), Vetivergrass (Chrysopogon zizanoides), Purple Fountain Grass (Pennisetum rubrum), West Indian Lemon Grass (Cymbopogon citratus) and Slender Tuft Grass (Pogonatherum paniceum).

  • The Lone Tree is made from recycled iron reinforcement bars salvaged from old park pathways. This sculpture is inspired by the industrial origins of Jurong.


No lighting is provided in this nature area. For your own safety, please do not enter this area during night time.