Istana Park fronts the main Istana Gate and provides a vantage point to view the monthly changing of guards ceremony at the Istana. The centrepiece of the park is a 26m long Festival Arch rising from a rectangular reflecting pool with slow, flowing water. The design symbolises the gateposts and railings at the Istana Entrance. Standing at a height of four storeys, the arch is a landmark marking the gateway to the Civic District, flying banners and flags during National Day.