Labrador Nature Reserve is a coastal nature reserve and former WWII coastal fort on the southern shore of Singapore. This guide covers opening hours, entry costs, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips.
This guide was last updated in July 2026. One point worth noting: the Berlayar Creek boardwalk in the adjoining nature park is closed for improvement works from 3 June 2026 until 31 March 2027.
Quick facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Nature park: open 24 hours; nature reserve section: 7am–7pm |
| Entry cost | Free; no ticket required |
| Address | Along Labrador Villa Road, Singapore |
| Nearest transport | Labrador Park MRT station |
| Typical visit length | 1 to 3 hours |
Labrador Nature Reserve opening hours
The wider Labrador Nature Park is open 24 hours a day. The core nature reserve section, however, keeps shorter hours, from 7am to 7pm daily.
The Berlayar Creek boardwalk is closed for improvement works from 3 June 2026 to 31 March 2027. The Casemate and Rocky Shore areas remain permanently closed for public safety.
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Labrador Nature Reserve ticket prices
Labrador Nature Reserve is free to enter, with no admission ticket required at any time. There is no ticket booth or booking system anywhere in the reserve.
Opening hours and access information were checked on the official NParks website and last updated in July 2026.
Labrador Nature Reserve is free to enter, so it does not feature in paid city pass schemes. Groups of more than 30 people need a free permit, applied for at least one month in advance.
How to get to Labrador Nature Reserve
The nearest MRT station is Labrador Park, on the Circle Line, within walking distance of the reserve. Signposted paths lead from the station entrance into the park.
The Alexandra Garden Trail, a park connector, links Labrador Nature Reserve to nearby green spaces. Several bus services also stop along Labrador Villa Road.
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Parking at Labrador Nature Reserve
Three car parks serve the reserve: Car Park A (45 car lots), Car Park B (60 car lots, plus coach parking), and Car Park C (15 car lots). All three include dedicated motorcycle and accessible lots.
Car parks are open 24 hours, and parking fees apply throughout. Car Park B, the largest, also has space for coaches and heavy vehicles.
How long to spend at Labrador Nature Reserve
Most visitors spend 1 to 3 hours at Labrador Nature Reserve. This allows time for the coastal trail, war relics, and Dragon’s Teeth Gate.
Visitors combining a full walk of Berlayar Creek and the Keppel Coastal Trail should allow closer to half a day. Note that the Berlayar Creek boardwalk is closed until March 2027.
Accessibility at Labrador Nature Reserve
Labrador Nature Reserve is wheelchair accessible and considered elderly-friendly by NParks. The Keppel Coastal Trail includes an elevated, wheelchair-accessible boardwalk with sea views.
ComChest Green, a one-hectare extension, was designed as a therapeutic space for seniors and visitors with physical disabilities. Paths throughout the main park are generally level and paved.
What to see at Labrador Nature Reserve
The Keppel Coastal Trail runs through a restored coastal beach forest, with an elevated boardwalk offering sea views.
Dragon’s Teeth Gate, a replica monument, marks the site of a rock formation blown up in 1848 to widen the shipping channel.
Scattered war relics recall the reserve’s history as a British coastal artillery fort during World War II.
The reserve’s rocky sea cliff is the only publicly accessible cliff of its kind on Singapore’s mainland, though the adjoining Rocky Shore area is currently closed.
Birdwatchers can spot the Oriental Magpie Robin and Black-Naped Oriole, alongside coastal trees such as the Sea Grape and Fish Poison Tree.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Timing | Visit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid the midday heat. |
| Crowds | Weekends bring more visitors, though the reserve rarely feels crowded. |
| Layout | The nature reserve and nature park lie side by side, linked by several trails. |
| Entry process | Walk in directly; there is no gate or ticket required. |
| On-site logistics | Check current notices before visiting, since some sections remain closed. |
Frequently asked questions about Labrador Nature Reserve
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is Labrador Nature Reserve free to visit? | Yes. There is no entry fee or ticket required at any time. |
| Is Labrador Nature Reserve open on Sundays? | Yes, though the core reserve section closes at 7pm, unlike the wider park. |
| Are pets allowed? | Only on boardwalks and park areas; pets are not allowed in the nature reserve itself. |
| Is Labrador Nature Reserve wheelchair accessible? | Yes. NParks lists it as wheelchair accessible and elderly-friendly. |
| Is the Berlayar Creek boardwalk open? | No. It is closed for improvement works until 31 March 2027. |
Things to do near Labrador Nature Reserve
VivoCity, a large shopping mall, is a short drive from the reserve.
Mount Faber Park, a hilltop park in the same nature network, is a short drive away.
Sentosa, reached by cable car or boardwalk, is a short drive from Labrador.
Keppel Bay offers waterfront dining, a short drive from the reserve.
HarbourFront Centre, a shopping and transport hub, is a short drive away.
What to visit tomorrow
Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, a rainforest reserve, is about a 20-minute drive.
Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve, a mangrove wetland reserve, is about a 30-minute drive.
Mount Faber Park, part of the same nature park network, is a short drive away.
Fort Siloso, a coastal fort on Sentosa with similar WWII heritage, is a short drive away.
Pulau Ubin, a rustic coastal island, is about a 40-minute drive and ferry ride.
More Singapore travel
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- Discover urban planning at the Singapore City Gallery and contemporary design at the Red Dot Design Museum.
- The attractions that explore Singapore’s Chinese heritage – including the gory Haw Par Villa, Thian Hock Keng Temple and the Peranakan Museum.
- Explore Singapore’s World War II heritage at the Former Ford Factory, the Battlebox, Fort Siloso or the Changi Museum and Chapel.
- Practical visitor guides to the National Museum of Singapore, National Gallery Singapore and Asian Civilisations Museum.
- Guides to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve‘s attractions: Bird Paradise, Curiosity Cove, Exploria, the Mandai Boardwalk, the Night Safari, Rainforest Wild Asia and River Wonders.
