Run at Pandan Reservoir

Jan 2017.

Pandan Reservoir, one of the many reservoirs in Singapore. It serves the nearby industrial estate non-potable water, and a place to exercise and relax.

Located at the south-west of Singapore, nestled between industrial areas of Penjuru Road and Jalan Buroh, and residential areas of Pandan Gardens and Teban Gardens. Formed by damming the mouth of Sungei Pandan.

 

It is a nice place to run given the flat surface and a relatively well maintained gravel path.

Flat, well maintained gravel path.

Flat, well maintained gravel path.

 

Usually not crowded in the mornings. And you can definitely catch a good sunrise if you are early and the weather is good.

Good sunrise at the reservoir

Good sunrise at the reservoir

 

The run loop around the reservoir is a good 6km plus.

6km plus run loop.

6km plus run loop.

 

Be warned that the area is totally uncovered. No trees or covered shelters along the paths. So if it is about to rain, or if the weather is too hot, you may consider not running unless you are the really gung-ho runner.

Say hello to the other side all around the loop. It is very open and uncovered.

Say hello to the other side all around the loop. It is very open and uncovered.

 

The only place you would find shelter is where the main lookout platform is. Where it doubles up as the facility storage area and office – where the water sports organizations operates.

Main look out platform.

Main look out platform.

Right behind this lookout platform is where the car park is situated.

Looking out from this platform, you will see the water sports main enclosure area, as well as the industrial area over at the other side.

Industrial area over at the other side, looking out from the main platform.

Industrial area over at the other side, looking out from the main platform.

 

The main water sports enclosure area is where most of the actions happens. Of course you need to catch them at the right time. During my visits, usually early mornings,  you will see an empty scene.

Main water sports enclosure.

Main water sports enclosure.

At the right time, you will see this place bustling with water activities. If you have not seen it happened, you can see tell tale signs by the sheer number of kayaks and canoes resting at the wee hours.

Kayaks and canoes resting in peace.

Kayaks and canoes resting in peace.

 

Over at the other far side, you will see resting motorized boats.

Motorized boats resting alongside floating platforms.

Motorized boats resting alongside floating platforms.

 

But a few enthusiasts.

One of the few canoe goers spotted.

One of the few canoe goers spotted.

 

And you might be monitored by water monitor lizards 🙂

Water monitor lizard lazing around.

Water monitor lizard lazing around.

 

And fishing jetties around the reservoir.

Fishing jetty. With fishing activity.

Fishing jetty. With fishing activity.

 

You might be wondering if the air quality is bad around the industrial area. I would say it was fine for my past few visits. So I would definitely go back to enjoy a run or two when I feel like it! 🙂

See you there!



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