EAST COAST PARK

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  Art works by the beach

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  Ponds found near the the coastline

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  Volleyball game by the coastline

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  Skating lessons at the park

Holding one of Singapore’s most scenic coastlines, East Coast Park offers not just a fantastic view, but also a number of recreational activities for the young and old. Skating parks, tennis courts, holiday chalets, and a number of restaurants can all be found in the park.

While many enjoy going to the park just for the scenery, many find peace and escape from the fast paced lifestyle at the park.

“The sea breeze and the sounds of the waves crashing helps me destress when I feel suffocated from schoolwork,” said Miss Sim Weini, who was strolling by the park to relieve stress from school.

The calming effects of the beach is not the only reason why many visit the park. To some, the park is the perfect place for bonding activities. Families having picnics, friends cycling around the park and teenagers playing volleyball are not an unfamiliar sight to visitors of the park.

On occasion, the park was packed with students from Meridian Junior College, who were having their orientation there. Groups of students were found along the stretch of the park, with some playing ice breaker games, and some chanting their group cheer.

One of the students, Miss Michelle Tan said they picked East Coast Park for their orientation location, as “the park was a convenient place”.

“The park allows us to hold the large group of freshies, as well as allow us to do a variety of things like cycling and play Frisbee, which we feel may help to build team spirit,” said Miss Tan.

Apart from the usual recreational activities like cycling, East Coast Park also offers water sports for the more adventurous. With the park being situated close to the sea, those who enjoy water sports are able to try out wind surfing, cable skiing and wakeboarding.

“I’ve seen people wind surfing while I was standing at the beach, and it seems quite interesting. I’d like to try out myself the next time I visit,” said Miss Nathalie Wong. As she lives near the park, she visits the park often with her family to cycle.

With the wide variety of recreational that the park offers, it’s no wonder the park is themed “Recreational for All”. From cycling, to water sports for the more adventurous, and the various restaurants such as Long Beach Seafood Restaurant, East Coast Park definitely caters to a variety of activities, for the young to the old.