East Coast Park is Singapore's best-known seaside park, and it is easy to see why. NParks describes it as stretching over 13km, with a theme of "Recreation for All". It is open 24 hours.

Suggested plan

8am: Start early before the heat. Bedok MRT station is the nearest station NParks lists, with the Bedok, Coastal and Siglap park connectors nearby.

8.30am to 10.30am: Cycle or skate. NParks lists bike and skate rental shops in Areas B1 and E2, plus a Cyclist Park (Area D) and a skatepark (Area F). Rental rates vary by shop, so ask before you rent.

11am: Take the kids to Coastal PlayGrove, which NParks says has Singapore's tallest outdoor slide, a water play area and a nature playgarden. Check opening hours and any fees.

12.30pm: Lunch. NParks lists cafes and restaurants within the park. Some are pet-friendly.

3pm onwards: Find a shady spot for a picnic and watch the ships pass on the horizon.

Safety and etiquette

  • NParks advises covering exposed skin if you plan to enter the water, as box jellyfish have been sighted.
  • Avoid areas that may flood at high tide or in bad weather.
  • Do not touch, trample or collect wildlife in the intertidal area.
  • Most of the park is wheelchair accessible and elderly friendly, except some parts of the skatepark.

East Coast Park on Google Maps