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A powerful aroma of pandan leaves and the smell of garlic chives fill the air of the Choa Chua Kang Park Therapeutic Garden. The bright red shades of the hibiscus are also evident.
The selection of plant species is deliberate, designed to facilitate the interaction of people with nature and to enhance the mental well-being of visitors of all ages, particularly
The newest therapeutic garden of 900 m2 of the National Parks Board (NParks) was inaugurated yesterday, the first of its kind in the western part of Singapore.
There are three other gardens similar to HortPark, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park and Tiong Bahru Park. Two more will be opened by the first quarter of next year, bringing the total to six around the island.
The growing network of therapeutic gardens is connected to Singapore's aging population. Providing such a network was an initiative outlined in the report Successful Aging Action Plan announced by the Ministerial Committee on Aging in 2015.
Health Minister Gan Kim Yong, who has officiated at the # Opening of the Therapeutic Garden at Choa Chu Kang Park yesterday He said: "The aging of the population can be a positive force in our societies if we can enable the elderly to stay healthy, active and engaged in society. 19659002] "Our parks can play a big role in the realization of this vision," he adds
A specific selection of plant species is used in each of the four zones of the Therapeutic Garden to evoke strong memories and engaging the senses, such as fragrant, edible or medicinal plants, colored or textured, as well as plants that attract birds and butterflies. [19] 659002] There are also wheelchair-accessible areas in the garden. h some stations for wheelchair users and inclined planters to allow them to touch the plants.
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