As I had something to pick up near Bedok Reservoir, I decided to pop in after my last visit in early 2010. Nothing really much have change apart from a new Bistro and the four pieces of the Berlin Wall which makes Bedok Reservoir home. There is about 4 new condominium projects near the Bedok Reservoir which list the view of the reservoir as the main selling point. The last time I visited it, it was late afternoon and by the time I complete the walk round, it was dark so I could not really take many pictures. This time, I brave the hot afternoon sun and it was a different experience.
Bedok Reservoir is probably one of the largest former quarry turned reservoir park in Singapore and during my visit, I’ve seen people jogging around the park while others were cycling around and enjoying the breeze and the tranquil reservoir. There were water sports like canoeing and water skiing going on in the reservoir and although fishing was allowed, I did not see anyone fish as yet, guess afternoon may not be a good time to do that. There was a family trying their hands climbing the obstacle course and some others just enjoying the peaceful atmosphere. If not for those scary news about the place, it is like a little piece of paradise.
I entered Bedok Reservoir through the Western Entrance near Block 744 Bedok Reservoir Road. The estate on this side of the road is a small one which overlooks the Bedok Reservoir.
There is slight uphill jogging track which goes around the park which is about 4.7km in diameter
The path which leads to the reservoir and the floating viewing platform
The floating viewing platform provides a scenic view of the reservoir
Crossing this bridge, I hop on the floating platform. Actually as I was crossing the bridge, I heard a splash in the water, I took a look and it was a monitor lizard that surface for a while before returning back under the water. I waited a while but did not see it again. I guess it got better things to do then to greet me.
There are even seats on the viewing platform so you do not need to stand to enjoy the view.
The reservoir is really very huge. It was a hot day but there was a nice breeze which makes the walk quite pleasant
The beautiful shoreline
Recently there was an outbreak of midges in the reservoir and they put up nets like these and flog the park twice a day to get rid of the insects
I am not sure how midges look like but there was this insect which flew to my arm
There is even part of the park which has these poles for bird lovers to hoist up their singing birds up. No wonder there was at least 2 shops selling pet birds near the park
Back on the walking path as I circle the park
This should give you an impression on how big the reservoir is
The park is very near the housing estate and 3 schools, Damai Primary School, Damai Secondary School and Bedok West Primary School. This is the bus stop near Damai Secondary School.
This is one of the 4 condominium projects which I saw being built near the park
Just reached the 4.0km mark
The stockpile of sand across the Bedok Reservoir
There is even a Valentine’s Day Run around the reservoir
A pair of love-struck turtles basking in the sun
The Fogging Notice
There is a fishing platform on the reservoir. I guess there are fishes in there but the time I was there, I did not see anyone fishing, guess it was just too hot in the afternoon
There are at least 2 canoeing or water sports clubs along the reservoir
A batch of school students canoeing in Bedok Reservoir
The park maintenance crew on a speed boat
I even saw someone water skiing in the reservoir
The People’s Association Water Venture Club (Bedok Reservoir branch)
A panoramic view from the East Bank of the Bedok Reservoir
The Forest Adventure at the Bedok Reservoir offers an exciting outdoor adventure which takes you through the obstacle course above the trees and over the water
There was some students doing their jog around the reservoir
Temesak Polytechnic is located next to the Bedok Reservoir across the river from where the Forest Adventure is
Apparently the hot weather means there is no rain and no rain means no rapid water flow
Who say that Singapore doesn’t have dinosaurs ? There is three here at the Bedok Reservoir 
There is a Bistro at the East Bank of Bedok Reservoir
And this was the main reason for my visit to the Bedok Reservoir. There are 4 slabs of the actual Berlin Wall (slabs 251-254) was donated by Robert A. Herfner III and his Singaporean Wife, Meili. The Berlin Wall separates East Berlin from the rest of Germany and then fall of the wall in 1990 signifies the end of communism in East Germany and the final reunification of a united Germany.
And now the wall
The Berlin Wall was filled with Graffiti Artwork on the West Berlin side
The Wall is encased in a glass and metal casing to preserve them. Although it is just slabs of cement but what it signifies is monumental.
I came and saw what I wanted to see. I am humbled by the wall
With a Kickapoo Joy Juice in hand, I make my way out of the park. Who say money cannot buy joy, it only cost me just S$1.20
