East Coast Park
A 15km coastal park for cycling, beaches, seafood and sea-facing barbecues.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Best time
- Early morning or evening
- Cost
- Free; rentals and food extra
The story
East Coast Park is Singapore's largest and one of its most popular seaside parks, built on reclaimed land along the southeastern coast from the 1970s. Stretching for many kilometres beside the sea, it offers beaches, cycling and skating paths, barbecue pits, seafood restaurants and camping areas. It is a beloved weekend escape for families, cyclists and picnickers.
What to see & do
- 01The long coastal cycling and skating path beside the sea.
- 02Sandy beaches and lagoons for relaxing and picnics.
- 03Popular seafood restaurants and hawker centres along the shore.
- 04Barbecue pits and camping spots for weekend gatherings.
- 05Views of passing ships out in the anchorage.
Make the most of your visit
- Rent a bicycle or inline skates to explore the long coastal path.
- The park is free; you pay only for rentals and food.
- Come early morning or evening to avoid the midday heat.
- Weekdays are far quieter than the busy weekends.
- Bring sun protection and water for the open coastal stretches.
Getting there
There is no MRT directly at the park; take the MRT to stations like Bedok or Eunos and continue by bus or taxi, or cycle in via the park connectors. Taxi is the simplest option.
Nearest MRT stations- Marine Parade MRT Station12.3 min walk
- Marine Terrace MRT Station13.4 min walk
- Tanjong Katong MRT Station31 min walk
- Siglap MRT Station34.4 min walk
Walk times are real pedestrian routing (OSRM) from the attraction to each station entrance, not straight-line estimates.
Where to eat nearby — hawker centres
- Marine Parade Promenade11.4 min
- Market & Hawker Centre (blk 50a Marine Terrace)13.6 min
- Dunman Food Centre23.2 min
Eat & stay nearby
Top-rated restaurants and hotels within walking distance of East Coast Park, pulled live from Google. Tap any to open it in Google Maps.
EV charging nearby
Driving an EV? The nearest public charging points to East Coast Park, from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- Blk 45 Marine Crescent Marine Crescent GardensSp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW413 m
- Blk 54/55/56/58/59 Marine Terrace Marine Terrace HavenStrides Ytl Pte. Ltd.· up to 160 kW· DC fast591 m
- Blk 5 To 8 Marine Terrace Marine Terrace WalkSp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW630 m
- Blk 50/50a/53 Marine Terrace Marine Terrace HavenSp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 7.4 kW698 m
Distances are straight-line from the attraction. See the full EV charger map →
Itineraries that include East Coast Park
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Staying in the area
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