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East
Coast Park
Most
Singaporeans regard East Coast Park as a favorite play area as it is full
of different possibilities. Activities such as bowling, cycling, windsurfing,
canoeing, and roller-blading can be enjoyed at this park. Families can
also hold picnics here while enjoying the beauty of the park. Other leisure
attractions include the East Coast Tennis Centre and the Laguna Golf Course.
Eating outlets are also available around the park's vicinity. There are
no operating hours.
Getting
there :
Take SBS Bus 16, alight at Marine Terrace and use the underpass to cross
the expressway.
Pasir
Ris Park
This coastal park of about 17 hectares
includes a 6-hectare mangrove swamp traversed by boardwalks for visitors
to appreciate the rich mangrove flora and fauna. It is also a popular
spot for bird watching, cycling, kite flying, and swimming. Many families
come here to hold barbecues and picnics by the beach. There are no operating
hours.
Getting
there :
Take SBS Bus 403 or 350 from Pasir Ris MRT Station.
Marina
South City Park
With
fine views of the sea, this park blends art with nature. Giant sundial
and disc sculptures that revolve in the breeze are artistic attractions
of the park. They include sculptures of Confucius, seven other Chinese
legendary heroes, and a 13-meter high brass and stainless expression of
Singapore's aspirations called "Spirit of Youth and Sculpture Fountain".
The open spaces and breezy environment make it a popular haunt for kite-flying
enthusiasts. There are no operating hours.
Getting
there :
A short walk from Marina Bay MRT Station.
Fort
Canning Park
The
British built Fort Canning Park between 1859 and 1861 as an arms store,
barracks, and hospital. It is sacred to the Malays, as it is where early
Malay rulers were laid to rest. It is also where Sir Stamford Raffles
built his own bungalow, which is Singapore's first Government House. However,
it is now a park overlooking Orchard Road. It contains memorials of Singapore's
early history dating back to the 14th Century and a Spice Garden, a small
replica of the original 19-hectare tract Raffles established in 1822 as
the first experimental and botanical garden in Singapore. Fort Canning
is also a popular venue for the arts, including sculpture exhibitions,
plays, and ballet. There are no operating hours.
Getting
there :
A short walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station.
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