Raffles Place is a commercial space that includes buildings such as the Arcade, Clifford Centre, Straits Trading, Hong Kong Bank and OCBC Building – all situated within five minutes’ walking distance of one another. Raffles Square was Singapore’s earliest commercial centre that bustled with offices of agency houses and department stores. Soon after the founding of modern Singapore in 1819, traders from all over the world began to arrive here. Raffles Square was assigned by Sir Stamford Raffles as a commercial square in 1822. Raffles had decided to re-locate the business sector across the Singapore River to its southwestern bank. This area, however, was swampy and had to be reclaimed. A hill was levelled to form Commercial Square and the earth was in turn used to fill in the swampy ground to form Boat Quay. Indian convicts filled in the swamps and laid out plots for building purposes. This area eventually became the commercial heart of the city. Big Asian and European shops, offices and godowns adjoined one another.

The greenery is a very welcomed change of environment compared to the many office buildings all around the Raffles Place area. As the Central Business District of Singapore, this place is always bustling with humans all across the day! Many open space for anyone to sit around, have their meals, enjoy the hustle and bustle, read their papers, or even people watch.

Raffles Place Park is a green space within the heart of Singapore’s financial centre. The park has become a favourite spot for the city’s professionals who work in the surrounding commercial buildings to relax and unwind amidst greenery, away from the office. Rest on the platforms that surround the park and people-watch as you soak in this oasis of greenery nestled within Singapore’s iconic city landscape.

This is the breathing space for the highly stressed and high density urban CBD. Raffles Place Park is a green space within the heart of Singapore’s financial centre. The park has become a favourite spot for the city’s professionals who work in the surrounding commercial buildings to relax and unwind amidst greenery, away from the office. Rest on the platforms that surround the park and people-watch as you soak in this oasis of greenery nestled within Singapore’s iconic city landscape.

The heart of Singapore's Central Business District

Usually just to walk through, but last week there were chairs and beanbags to rest on, and the atmosphere was excellent. Very cool.

Amazing view of all the towers. Located in Center. Got few Resturant around.

Cute seating areas. Nice place to hang out after office hours.

Raffles Place Park is a 0.6-hectare park in Singapore. It is strategically located in the central business district, having intensive pedestrian traffic with commercial buildings located on both sides. Many working subjects and professionals around the area visit the park. The lush Zoysia lawns on raised planters is the main feature of this park. These raised planters can also be rendered as sitting platform for park users. A Coffee Club restaurant available serves as a dining place for both visitors and office workers by providing refreshments. Bazaars, concerts, performances, and trade fairs can also be participated in by visitors. In addition, it is situated above Raffles Place MRT Station but however H&M One Raffles Place has been permanently closed.

My favourite place to rest in Singapore . Beautiful view . Its just outside of MRT station . So many place area are good looks to use take shoot.

There is a sign saying that this small park is a smoke-free park. And then not far from the sign, like 5 meter away, there is a man sitting and smoking a cigarette. Also not sure if sitting there is allowed as there is "No sitting allowed" text in nearby stones.

small park surrounding tall buildings, very fascinating singapore sky line next towards mrt raffles place

The arcade is the place to change your currency...Lunch crowd is back..

Excellent Views😍.

The park has swings. It is a kids friendly place. It's well maintained one. There are screens playing on both sides.

Very good place,and clean area

(Translated by Google) To be honest, I was delighted when I first visited this park. Harmoniously placed green spaces, among the tall stone jungle. This is a delight! (Original) Если честно, я был в восторге, когда впервые посетил этот парк. Гармонично размещенные зеленые насаждения, среди высоких каменных джунглей. Это восторг!

The heart of Singapore

Amazing

Good place for hangouts

Central city sqaure

Love sitting in here

Amazing

(Translated by Google) Great atmosphere, what could Mr. Raffels have done (Original) Tolle Atmosphäre, hat was gekonnt der Herr Raffels

(Translated by Google) The best viewing platform !!! Cool, but expensive ... (Original) Лучшая смотровая площадка !!!Классно,но дорого ...

(Translated by Google) Because many buildings are good ... (Original) Krna bnyak gedung bagus🤣😂

(Translated by Google) Nice and clean place. Very comfortable (Original) Tempat bagus dan bersih. Nyaman sekali

A mix of high end fashion brands and local Singapore brands. You can spend a good 3-4 hours shopping here.

Love playing at the swings there.

Never a dull moment...

Nice place to relax during lunch time and evening.

Nice serene place

Is just nice to sit there alone or just with someone special or friends ..

After few hours in air-con office feeling relax 👍

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Good view

Impressive.

(Translated by Google) Shade under concrete (Original) Teduh dibawah beton

(Translated by Google) Surrounded by buildings, there are swings and lawns, you can relax and there are cafes around (Original) ビルに囲まれてるがブランコも芝生もあり、ゆったりできるし、周りにカフェがある

Lots of people walking around and nice shopping mall.

(Translated by Google) Full of skyscrapers (Original) Penuh dengan gedung pencakar langit

Just a simple open park at the heart of CBD district.

Nice place to do shopping.

nice place.. Amazing night look

Good spot

Skyscrapers

Peaceful

vibrant, a lot of food variety

Nice

Business end of SG town area.

(Translated by Google) Close to Merlion Park (Original) Dekat dengan Merlion Park

Financial hub of South-East Asia.

This place looks great in the evening..