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| Pearl's Hill City Park | |
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  Location of park in Singapore | |
| Type | city park |
| Location | Pearl's Hill, Singapore |
| Coordinates | 1°17′03.8″N103°50′21.1″E / 1.284389°N 103.839194°E |
| Area | 9 hectares (90,000 m2) |
| Founder | James Pearl |
| Managed by | National Parks Board |
| Status | Open |
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