Our family favourite Parks in Singapore

East Coast Park
East Coast Park is one of Singapore's biggest and most popular parks stretching over 20km. Many facilities are available there including
Water sports, in-line skating, cycling, camping, fishing, canoeing and a 360 degree cable waterskiing.  
There is a long Bedok Jetty going far into the sea. This jetty is very popular with many anglers trying their luck there.  Very often, a walk to the jetty will allow you to witness some catches by some of those patient anglers.

Many fast food and seafood restaurants can be found there. Weekend is especially crowded as schools, organisation or families would be here to have their picnics. Beach Resort accommodation is available for those who like to spend a day or two at the beach.

Getting there : Best get there by cars or taxis.
What to do there : BBQ, enjoy a sumptuous seafood dinner, picnic, kite-flying, trekking, fishing, cycling, roller blading and camping. (camping permit is required)

West Coast Park
There is an adventure play area that provides challenge for children of all ages. Other facilities include Bicycle Obstacle course, dog run, Sand play area, Bird Sanctuary, in-line blading, cycling. Probably the best park in Singapore from a family's perspective. An open field ideal for kite flying. There is also a McDonald's right next to the car park C, great place as a after fun snack/meal venue.

Where : Along West Coast Highway from the wholesale centre up to West Coast Link.
Getting there : From Kent Ridge Bus Terminal, catch bus services 10, 33, 95, 151, 189, 200 and walk 300m.

Labrador Park
Labrador park nature reserve is the ony rocky-cliff-cum-shore habitate on the mainland of Singapore that is accessible for recreation, education and scientific research.
The special attractions of Labrador Park are its' World War 2 Bunkers, relics, fort and tunnels. They have a total 5 tunnels of which 2 are open to visitors. Follow the history trail to explore the lush and pristine forest, or take the aerial staircase down to the beach front. They have 2 restaurants up on the hill.
The Olive Ristorante@ Labrador Park (Labrador Villa Road, Carpark A. Tel : 6479 2989) which serves western food and Villa Seafood garlleria which is a newly opened Chinese Restaurant with glass walls all around offering a good view of the surrounding.

Labrador Park offers nice view of the southern sea, you can see Sentosa island from here. Follow the long jetty out to the sea will bring you to meet many anglers out there trying out their luck.

Compared to other parks, this is one of the quieter ones offering a quiet venue for family picnic or BBQ and a nice playground for children. You can also check out the hermit crabs and other sea creatures at the beach rocky areas during low tide.

Where : Located along Labrador Villa Road off Pasir Panjang Road.
Getting there : From HarbourFront Interchange, take bus service 408 and alight at bus-stop B03 along Labrador Villa Road.

Pasir Ris Park
Pasir Ris Park is one of the largest and the best parks in Singapore. Main feature is its well preserved 6 hectares mangrove swamp which you will be able to spot mud crabs, mudskippers and other other small creatures.
It has a very large playground too with giant space-net cableways (one for young kids and another for older ones), play stations and a maze garden.  A beach front Chinese restaurant is available for dining, however, it doesn't look too well kept to us with dirty plastic chairs and plastic table cloths.

What to do there : BBQ, cycling, nature walk, fishing, water sports, kite flying, pony riding (located next to car park C)
Where : Along Pasir Ris Road, Pasir Ris Close, Pasir Ris Green, Elias Road, Jalan Loyang Besar.
Getting there : About 10mins walk from Pasir Ris MRT. Public parking available at entrance.

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