East Coast Park, Singapore
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East Coast Park - by Rayson Tan on Unsplash
Description
East Coast Park is a 10.5km-long park with long stretch of beaches, a footpath and cycling track located on the eastern side of Singapore, between Kallang / Fort Rd and Bedok / Tanah Merah. It was built completely on reclaimed land in the early 1970's and see some regular upgrades / additional developments. Key facilities and "landmarks" include the East Coast Lagoon Food centre (hawkers) next to the namesake lagoon where a popular cable wakeboarding park operates, the East Coast Food Centre with several seafood restaurants, a skatepark, a sailing centre, and a couple of kids playgrounds. Cycling and in-line skating are very popular and one can find several bike rental stores.
Access & Transport
The easiest way to get there is by car / taxi as the 7-8km stretch around the service road has regular parking lots but only one bus service and the closest MRT stations (on the EW line) are about 2km away. It is however quite easy to walk from East Coast Road and use one of the ECP underpasses to connect with the park.
Instructions & Recommendations
The best times to go are early morning and in the evening when the sun sets. It is also possible to go at night as the paths are lit but the surroundings are less enjoyable (besides the lights of the boats moored offshore)
Environmental & Social
Green activity and an attractive area for the neighbouring communities but one should keep in mind the environment and social toll of the construction project in the 1970's.
Conclusion
East Coast Park is one of the few areas in Singapore where one can walk or run for many kms at a stretch with the added bonus of sea views Unless you are a beginner or very casual cyclist it is not an ideal place for the sport though as young children are liable to cross right in front of you at any time. For foreign tourists, we do think it is worth checking out with the knowledge that this is all reclaimed land.
Key positive
Perfect place to run and in-line skating
Best place for sunrise in Singapore
Excellent infrastructure for visitors
Key negative
Poorly served by public transport
Crowded on weekends
Suitability
Suitable for all ages and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Onsite
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 35m
est. visit time:2h 30m
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightOk
Night – aft. midnightNo