Pasir Ris Park

Pasir Ris Park (Chinese: 白沙公园; Malay: Taman Pasir Ris) is a beach park located in the eastern part of Singapore. This coastal park opened in 1989 and is among the largest in Singapore. It occupies 70 hectares of land, including some reclaimed land, and stretches over 3.2 km.

Not to be confused with Pasir Ris Town Park.
Pasir Ris Park
Sea view from Pasir Ris Park
TypeCoastal Park
LocationPasir Ris, Singapore
Coordinates01°22′53.34″N 103°57′3.24″E
Area70 hectares (700,000 m2)
Opened1989
Managed byNational Parks Board
StatusOpen

Camping

Overnight camping is allowed in the park, but users have to apply for a camping permit via the National Parks Board's website. Pitching of tents is only allowed in Areas 1 and 3 of the park.

Attractions
Sunset at Pasir Ris Park

There is a 6-hectare mangrove forest within the park and the Boardwalks enable visitors to explore the forest. Mud crabs, mudskippers and mangrove trees such as Rhizophora and Bruguiera are found there.

A 3-story tower supports bird-watching. Prominent birdlife in the park include milky storks, blue-eared kingfishers and buffy fish owls.

The park includes a beach, a cycling track, barbecue pits and picnic tables. Some resorts located near the park have gates linking to the park[1]

One of the most popular features is the huge playground located on the western end. It has features such as play stations, slides, 'space-nets', rope climbing, cableways and basketball courts.[2][3] Pony rides are available, including rides with handlers, riding lessons and miniature pony rides for pre-schoolers. Recreational activities include skating lesson, renting of bicycle, skate, kayaking and other water sports equipment are also available.

Two al fresco eating outlets are located by the sea.

Notes
  1. http://www.aloha.gov.sg/sections/loyang/frm_mf_loyang_location.htm# Archived 2006-04-08 at the Wayback Machine
  2. National Parks Board, Singapore - Pasir Ris Park
  3. Gallop Stable

See also
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