World Travel 4 Indians

East Coast Park Beach is yet another beach getaway and a major tourist destination in Singapore.

As far as you can stretch your vision, you can see a long stretch of powdered sand that merges with the sparkling blue water to create an irresistible allure even for a casual onlooker.

Situated in the south eastern coast of Singapore, East Coast Park Beach was inaugurated in 1970 after the completion of land reclamation by the government. It is an artificial man-made beach where you will get to swim to your heart's content.

East Coast Park Beach is without doubt the one-stop fun site for the entire family. Those who follow the proverb “Health is Wealth” verbatim consider this as a great place for activities like jogging and cycling.

You can catch a glimpse of the anglers waiting patiently for the catch of the day. On weekends East Coast Park Beach, sees a rush of families getting together on the beach over picnics or barbecues.

If you want you can choose a sequestered spot on the beach and unwind. Alternatively, you can rent a bicycle or a pair of rollerblades and zoom past the other people on the beach.

East Coast Park Beach features a variety of leisure activities like bowling, golfing, tennis and quash courts. The equipments can be rented on the site, so that cuts out the inconvenience of carrying them all with you.

The hunger strikes after a round of golf or after beating your friend in the tennis match he challenged you into, check out the popular sea food restaurants.

Some of the lip smacking dishes include the black pepper and chili crabs, barbecued stingray and garlic prawns.

You can enjoy your food at the open air setting in the East Coast Seafood Lagoon.

The East Coast Seafood Center is another food outlet that is very popular with the locals and tourists alike. So much so that it is always packed to the full.

Looking for a one-stop family fun site? It has to be East Coast Park stretching over 15 km situated on the south-eastern part of the island.

Located off the East Coast Parkway, the beach and landscaped terrains make East Coast Park a weekend favourite for Singaporeans.

Work up a sweat on the bike or on rollerblades, readily available for hire. If that’s not your cup of tea, there’s always the bowling alley, golf driving range, tennis complexes, a watersports centre and the East Coast Sailing Centre.

And don’t forget to end your day with a lip-smacking feast of chili crab at a seafood restaurant by the beach!

Besides, recreation, this once-barren reclaimed land offers a diversity of both native and exotic flora and fauna.

A great weekend getaway for the families and friends
Facilities

Large open spaces, fitness equipment at Areas B, C and E, 80 barbecue pits, 12 km cycle track, 15 km jogging track, bicycle and skates rental kiosks, 7.5 km sandy beach, refreshment kiosks, restrooms, restaurants, hawker centre, water sports centre, tennis courts, ponds, reflexology footpaths, bowling alleys, holiday chalets, camp sites.
Activities

Barbecuing, in-line skating, cycling, camping, fishing, exercising, water sports, dining, kite-flying, tennis courts, bowling alleys, sandcastle building, and resort accommodation are available too.