Rail Corridor trekkers and Buona Vista residents now have a new recreational and community space to check out. The Buona Vista community node launched on April 22 in the southern section of the Rail Corridor, offering fitness spaces, a children's playground, and vibrant street art across 1.6 hectares.
The Buona Vista node is the first to be planted with vegetated swales, which are marshy depressions that call to mind the original stream and marshy landscape of the Rail Corridor. According to NParks, this design feature will provide new habitats for dragonflies and other flora and fauna to thrive.
Another highlight is the children's playground, the first along the Rail Corridor. Children can play across a varied landscape featuring slides, small hills, tunnels, and log steps, while enjoying various textures inspired by nature. There's something for seniors too, namely a fitness corner with equipment like stationery bikes and ellipticals.
Boosting the vibrancy of the node is the colourful street art space under Commonwealth Avenue viaduct, an initiative done in collaboration with local artists. A plug-and-play space under the North Buona Vista Link viaduct is available for a variety of activities, from high-intensity internal training on the anti-skid painted surface or for community bonding events. A 500 square metre community lawn can similarly be used for outdoor events that feel closer to nature.
The Buona Vista community node is located between The Metropolis and soon-to-open Elementum. You can easily acccess it via Exit D of Buona Vista MRT station. If you're interested in a full day out in nature, find out about other community nodes and landmarks to see with our ultimate guide to the Rail Corridor.
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