Hong Lim Park (Chinese: 芳林公园; pinyin: Fānglín Gōngyuán) is a park located near Chinatown in the Singapore River Planning Area of Central Area, Singapore.
The park was known as Hong Lim Green, which was Singapore's first public garden created and maintained by Cheang Hong Lim, who was a businessman and philanthropist. It was a popular venue for election rallies, political speeches and public performances in the 1950s and 1960s.
In 1885, Cheang Hong Lim also erected Singapore Chinese Recreation Club House at his own expense. The club stood in the centre of Hong Lim and had some outstanding cricket and hockey national players. The club house and field had been demolished now.
Cheang Hong Lim died on February 11 1893.
On September 1 2000, a section of Hong Lim Park is demarcated as the Speakers' Corner, Singapore and open to Singapore citizens to make speeches and have public debates.
[1]Hong Lim Park is suitable for having family gatherings and organising events and activities including band performances, line dance and yoga. Fitness Corner is also available for doing workouts and exercises there.
Notes
- ^ National Parks Board Singapore - Hong Lim Park
References
- National Parks Board Singapore