Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West

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Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West

Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West is a community park that is situated opposite Ang Mo Kio Public Library, along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6.[1]

The park is popular for recreational activities including jogging and a children's playground, and there is a McDonald's restaurant located at the western side of the park and features a drive-thru facility. The park has been designated with the code 9V-0003 by the international Parks On The Air award program, and so is regularly 'activated' by Amateur Radio operators using portable equipment.

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The park was the second park to be developed for Ang Mo Kio, and was constructed over a 22 hectares (54 acres) hill.[2] It was completed in 1983 at a cost of S$2.7 million, and initially featured an observatory terrace, an outdoor stage and play areas for children.[3]

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References edit

  1. ^ Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West
  2. ^ "Second park for Ang Mo Kio". The Straits Times. 14 April 1983. Retrieved 25 November 2017 – via NewspaperSG.
  3. ^ "Garden with a view". The Straits Times. 7 June 1983. Retrieved 25 November 2017 – via NewspaperSG.

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