Kent Ridge Park Gun

Kent Ridge Park Gun

Visitors to Kent Ridge Park who enter via Vigilante Drive off South Buona Vista Road will not miss the sight of Kent Ridge Park Gun.

A plaque accompanies this Kent Ridge Park gun to explain its significance.

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The plaque next to this Kent Ridge Park gun reads:

"The M114 Howitzer

The M114 Howitzer was developed and manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal, USA on the early 1940s. It was the main Medium Field Artillery Weapon used by the Allied Forces towards the end of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.

The M114 Howitzers were brought into service with the SAF in 1973. These guns were first stationed in 23 SA and were later transferred to the NS battalions. After more than 20 years of service with the SAF, these guns were de-commisioned in the mid-90s."

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Cable Car, Kent Ridge Park

Cable Car, Kent Ridge Park

Have you seen a cable car at Kent Ridge Park Singapore recently? Yes, one those cable cars that used to hang high in the sky between Mt Faber Park and Sentosa Island.

I saw one disused cable car, complete with seats, at Kent Ridge Park on a recent visit there. You can actually enter and exit this cable car that shares the same plot of land with an old SM-1 tank as a neighbour.

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In the day time, under the glare of a hot sun, the Kent Ridge Park cable car acts like a hot stove, discouraging park visitors from taking shelter inside the cable car.

When it gets cooler, I think this cable car at Kent Ridge Park would be an ideal spot for a picnic and some nice conversations.

However if there are too many users, they'll have to settle for a tight squeeze with backs facing each others' backs.

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Tranquil Singapore Sights: Kent Ridge Park

Tranquil Singapore Sights: Kent Ridge Park

On cool weekday afternoons, seek out Kent Ridge Park in Singapore for its tranquil sights to relax in a peaceful scenic hilltop locale. Relax in this haven of trees, shrubs and a pond that are tranquil sights, away from the hustle and bustle of daily living.

Photo: One of the tranquil sights at Kent Ridge Park

How do you tell if sights in Kent Ridge Park are tranquil enough for seekers of inner calm? The clues are obvious. A sea-facing bench is an inviting hint. A gazebo on top of a small hill is another thing. Tables with chairs beside long paths flanked by hedges of flowers are more sights where one can be a part of, to blend into the fringe.

Want more clues on the tranquil sights at Kent Ridge Park? How about the hilltop views of the distant port and sea? Or how about the sight of greenery in Kent Ridge Park, beneath the steps from the car park? Here, around a pond, where you can witness how clean the air can be. Watch birds sing between trees along the Southern Ridges trails to unwind the tight knot between your ears.

Hey look; an AMX-13 tank is one of the uncommon tranquil sights in a park in Singapore. But its presence is symbolic! Who would dare break the peace and quiet at Kent Ridge Park, with the threat of a gun pointing at you? Not to mention an artillery piece, standing guard at the entrance to Kent Ridge Park…

Did I mention other tranquil sights like the sunsets or the rainbow? If you wonder how great the day could develop for visitors to Singapore's Kent Ridge Park, only those who share similar ideas and are inclined to visit regularly will know.

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