Hong Lim Park Singapore is a 0.97-hectare public park in central Singapore, bounded by four surrounding roads. Its best-known feature is Speakers’ Corner, a designated outdoor venue for speeches and demonstrations.
- Location: between North Canal Road, South Bridge Road, Upper Pickering Street and New Bridge Road.
- Nearby MRT: Clarke Quay station; station Exit A serves Hong Lim Park.
- Opening pattern: open 24 hours
- Access: wheelchair accessible.
Where is Hong Lim Park?
Hong Lim Park sits within the central Singapore street grid, with North Canal Road, South Bridge Road, Upper Pickering Street and New Bridge Road forming its boundaries. The Singapore National Parks Board (NParks) gives the park’s area as 0.97 hectare.
Clarke Quay MRT station is nearby, and station Exit A serves Hong Lim Park. The park is about a four-minute walk from Hotel Conforto, a two-star hotel in Singapore.
How do you get to Hong Lim Park from Clarke Quay?
Clarke Quay MRT station is the nearest named transit access, and Exit A is the exit identified for Hong Lim Park. SBS Transit also has bus stops at Exit E.
At Clarke Quay station, lifts are available at Exits B and E, plus between the concourse and platform level. These details can help you plan your station access; the park exit and the lifts are not the same station exit.
For an on-foot visit from elsewhere in the neighbourhood, use the four roads around the park as location markers. If you’re planning a longer walk around the area, the one-day Singapore walking route from Clarke Quay to Chinatown gives you a wider route to consider.
What can you use Hong Lim Park for?
Hong Lim Park is a public green space that includes Speakers’ Corner, Singapore’s only designated outdoor venue for Singaporeans to hold speeches or demonstrations, according to NParks. The park was named after a businessman who donated the land and was home to Singapore’s first political rallies.
The Ministry of Home Affairs says Speakers’ Corner was established in 2000 as a space for Singaporeans to express views on issues that concern them. That history gives the park a civic role alongside its use as an outdoor public space.
NParks says the park is wheelchair accessible and open 24 hours. For event use, there are application processes and terms, and separate applications are required for each person or entity intending to speak publicly, organise an event or assist in organising one.
What else can you visit near the park?
Nearby parks include Duxton Plain Park, Pearl’s Hill City Park and Fort Canning Park. You can keep a walk focused on green spaces or continue toward Chinatown.
The Chinatown Singapore visitor guide from Clarke Quay covers that neighbouring area.
imPAct@Hong Lim Green is at 20 Upper Pickering Street, Singapore 058284, and the People’s Association identifies Clarke Quay station NE5, Exit A, as its nearest MRT access. Its facilities include toilets, wheelchair accessibility, Wi-Fi and a gym.
Access and event-day checks
Hong Lim Park is open around the clock, but public activities at Speakers’ Corner have specific processes and conditions. If you’re visiting for a speech or event, check the relevant NParks guidance before making plans; requirements can depend on what you intend to do.
Before you go, check the official site before you go for current access and event information. NParks provides park and Speakers’ Corner guidance, while SBS Transit provides station access details.
FAQs
Is Hong Lim Park open 24 hours?
open 24 hours. Yes. NParks says Hong Lim Park is open 24 hours.
Is Hong Lim Park wheelchair accessible?
Yes. NParks says the park is wheelchair accessible.
Which MRT station serves Hong Lim Park?
Clarke Quay station is nearby, with Exit A identified for Hong Lim Park.
What is Speakers’ Corner?
It is a designated outdoor venue in Hong Lim Park for Singaporeans to hold speeches or demonstrations.