East Coast Park, Singapore

East Coast Park, one of Singapore’s most sought-after inner-city gateways, offers an irresistible assortment of recreations with sightseeing, dining, and outdoor activities. Spread over a sprawling area of 185 hectares with a scenic coastline, stretching across 15 Km, the park attracts more than 7 million tourists every year, including those interested in Singapore tours from India.

The pet theme of the park i.e. “Recreation for All” is reflected through every piece of attraction dotted across the park.

Whether you are on a weekend family or an all-friends trip East Coast Park has something for everyone. Under the canopy of coconut, Casuarina, and Ketapang groves you can sit back and unwind your cares.

East Coast Park is a great outdoor sporting zone for those who want some action in their trip. The myriad of sports the park offers include beach volleyball, cable skiing, cycling, hiking, and water sports.

Among the adventure activities available at the East Coast Park Xtreme SkatePark allures tourists who want to try their guts. There are a number of restrooms in the park campus that are well equipped with bathing amenities where you can bathe or change during your trip.

You should not miss out on the chance of a gala feast with a barbeque or other sumptuous platters in the open space of the park or at the nearest hawker center.

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• Head to the whopping 185 hectares East Coast Park for a super fun-filled day out.
• Enjoy a relaxing laid-back day with your loved ones, picnicking, camping, and relishing a BBQ lunch
• Engage in a myriad of thrilling water activities, such as swimming, fishing, kayaking, windsurfing, water skiing, and stand-up paddling.
• Take your skateboards and go skating at the Xtreme Skate Park.
• Go cycling with your friends and challenge them for a race.
• Let your little ones play on the swings and rides at the Marine Cove Children’s Playground.
• Visit the Sand Play Area E in the park and spend time enjoying sandcastle building and reliving your good old childhood days.
• Unwind and relax in the calm and peaceful atmosphere of Raintree Cove.
• Experience lavish waterside dining with your loved ones at one of the many cafes and restaurants of the park.
• Indulge in nature photography, capturing the spectacular coastline and breathtaking flora.
• Enjoy an amazing day, off-leashing and playing with your pet at Parkland Green.

- By MRT: Take an MRT to Bedok Station. Walk to the Bedok Bus Interchange and get on Bus 196 or 197, which would take you directly to the park. 

- By Bus: East Coast Park is serviced by several bus routes, such as 16, 36, 55, 76, 31, 135, 155, 196 and 197.

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The best time to visit East Coast Park would be around the months of April to June, when the weather remains best for outdoor fun.

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Here is the list of nearby places to visit

a. Waterski Park: Waterski Park happens to be a cable ski facility, where adventure lovers can engage in water skiing without having to go into the open sea. This place is suitable even for kids as young as 6 years to enjoy water skiing safely.

b. Xtreme SkatePark: Situated at Area F, Xtreme SkatePark is dedicated to skating and features a variety of circuits for different proficiency levels. The park offers bowls, ramps, and rails for a thrilling and fun-filled skating experience. Both children and adults can visit Xtreme SkatePark with their skateboards, scooters, or cycles to experience the thrill of skating.

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Restaurants near East Coast

a. Haron Satay 55 (East Coast Lagoon Food Village)- A paradise for Satay lovers where you can probably taste this platter in all possible flavors. Price per stick of Mutton Satay is $.70 and Beef is $.70. The opening hours are between 2 pm-11 pm.

b. Lagoon LengKee Beef Kway Teow- A bowl of steaming hot beef noodles with a solid chili dip is something you cannot just skip relishing at Lagoon LengKee. Some of their other signature dishes are OrhLuak (Oyster egg omelet) and Satay Beehoon. A meal for one person costs around $5.

c. EnakEnak HongKong Tea House- A multi-cuisine restaurant at East Coast Park where you can tantalize your taste buds with a wide range of cuisines ranging from Handmade Hong Kong Dim Sum to authentic Indian platters. Tea lovers have reasons to spend hours over a cup of Chrysanthemum Tea or Almond Tea in the casual interior of EnakEna. Remains open every day for 24 hours.

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d. Babalicious- Enjoy fine dining at the family-friendly restaurant with authentic Peranakan Cuisine with Hainanese Chicken Rice in a serene atmosphere of the East Coast Park. Babelicious is the place where you can enjoy distinctly flavored fusion food evolved through the intermarriage between the Chinese immigrants and the local Malays.

Opening hours are every day between 11 am-3 pm and 5 pm-10 pm. The cost of the meal per person is approximately $15.

e. East Coast Lagoon Food Village- A must-visit seafood galore at East Coast Park where you will be spoiled by the stunning outdoor scenery and a surfeit of seat choices. A plate of Olive Fried Rice or Pad Thai KwayTeowstir-fried with chicken, with a variety of condiments such as pickled green chilies or freshly cut chillipadi is a good value for your money. 

f. CheokKee Duck Rice- The signature dish of East Coast Food Village is worth every cent. A must-try for first-time visitors who wish to taste traditional Singaporean cuisine. One plate costs around $4.20. 

g. Ah Hwee BBQ Chicken- Piping hot chicken wings off the fire with a dash of lemon juice and hot chili sauce completes your gastronomic experiences at East Coast Park. You can easily polish off 10 pieces with a mug of beer. The cost of chicken wings per piece is $1.30.

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Hotels near East Coast Park

Hotels in Singapore near the East Coast Park offer a wide range of amenities to provide you a dreamlike staying experience in the lap of nature. Being close to the beach you can expect spending your leisure in style by availing the best tariffs offered to the customers. Some of the top-rated hotels are listed below:

a. Village Hotel Katong- It located just 0.6 Km from the East Coast Park. As you enter the hotel, you can clearly see the Peranakan influence on its architectural specimens dotted across the building. Your lavish accommodation will be furnished with a complimentary airport shuttle, club, family rooms, oversized rooms with sprawling balcony and many more.

b. Holiday Inn Express Singapore Katong- For a contemporary styled accommodation near East Coast Park this hotel can be a good option. Being annexed to Katong Square, the major places of the city are pretty accessible from the hotel. The hotel offers amenities such as family rooms (premium quality bedding and linen), multilingual staff, 24 hours front desk, diverse food options, etc.

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c. Grand Mercury Singapore Roxy- Located about 2 Km from East Coast Park and opposite Parkway Parade Shopping Centre, this property offers everything for an undisturbed stay. The restaurants will cater to your epicurean instincts with diverse cuisines. 

d. Hotel Indigo- Located just at a stone's throw distance from the East Coast Park and 10 Km from the airport Indigo upholds the tradition of Joo Chiat Heritage Area. Amenities include oversized family rooms (with an outdoor view), front desk, bathroom (complimentary facilities), friendly staff, laundry service, free Wi-Fi, etc. 

e. Santa Grand Hotel East Coast- The boutique hotel is located amidst an idyllic setting of the Katong area (1.4 Km) and is a lovely retreat for nature lovers. Amenities include family rooms (with private balcony), free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, etc.

f. Amber Hotel- It is located about 0.3 Km from East Coast Park. A budget-friendly hotel with proximity to major recreational centers is a good choice for stay and rejuvenation. Amenities include 24 hours front desk, air-conditioning, mini bar, free parking, laundry service, etc. Prices start from Rs. 5,203 per person per night.

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Tips for Visiting East Coast Park 

You need to consider a few things before planning your trip to East Coast Park:

- For visiting the beach and enjoying beach activities tourists need a permit e.g. camping permit which can be booked through AXS self-service machine or online. But, for availing this permit you need to be either a permanent resident of Singapore or own a long term Singaporean visa.

- In case you want to enjoy a barbecue night on the beach, you need to hire a barbeque pit and fire. You are not allowed to male open barbeques in this area.

- You can bring your personal barbeque pit only to specific places and in public holidays.

- Those who want to enjoy camping in the outdoors Pulau Ubin is a good camping site for them. It is at an offbeat location where you can enjoy biking through some wonderful trails.

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