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EASTERN SINGAPORE ATTRACTIONS 2

East Coast Park East Coast park is a narrow strip of reclaimed land, only 8.5km (5'/4 miles) long, tucked in between the shoreline and East Coast Parkway, and serves as a hangout for Singaporean families on the weekends. Moms and dads barbecue under the trees while the kids swim at the beach, which is nothing more than a narrow lump of grainy sand sloping into yellow-green water that has more seaweed than a sushi bar. Paths for bicycling, in-line skating, walking, or jogging run the length of the park, and are crowded on weekends and public and school holidays. On Sundays, you'll find kite flyers in the open grassy parts. The lagoon is the best place to go for bicycle rentals, canoeing, and windsurfing. A couple of outfits, listed in section 9, "Sports & Recreation," offer equipment rentals and instruction.

Because East Coast Park is so long, getting to the place you'd like to hang out can be a bit confusing. Many of the locators I've included sound funny (for example, McDonald's Carpark C), but are recognizable landmarks for taxi drivers. Sailing, windsurfing, and other sea sports happen at the far end of the park, at the lagoon, which is closer to Changi Airport than it is to the city. Taxi drivers are all familiar with the lagoon as a landmark. Unfortunately, public transportation to the park is tough-you should bring a good map, and expect to do a little walking from any major thoroughfare. East Coast Park is also home to UDMC Seafood Centre (see singapore & malaysia websection 4) is located not far from the lagoon. East Coast Pkwy. No phone. Free admission. Bus no. 16 to Marine Parade and use the underpass to cross the highway.
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