A Day Out of the Norm in Pasir Ris Park
Pasir Ris Park in Singapore
Exercise has never been high on my list of favorite activities. Though it certainly didn't show when I spent almost half the day biking at Pasir Ris Park.
Singapore, although limited in land area, has allocated considerable space for parks. Pasir Ris Park is among those and is considered as one of the largest parks in Singapore.
It is easily accesible. You can get there by taking Singapore MRT and alighting at Pasir Ris MRT station and riding on bus # 403. Likewise, if a few blocks walk doesn't bother you, you can take bus # 3, 5, 6, 12, 17, 21, 89, 354, 358, NR7 and alight Downtown East. From there, you walk a few meters and locating Pasir Ris park wouldn't be that troublesome if you just ask around.
Biking in Pasir Ris Park
Several activities can be done in the park. For one, as I just mentioned, you can bike along the full stretch of the park which would amount to 6.6 km in length. In our case, let's just say, we probably didn't makeВ it halfway. The heat was really scorching and we were really pressed for time. (Yeah, I know what you think: excuses, excuses.)
But I say, we sweated away a year's worth of accumulated fats. (Anyhow, that's what I'd like to think.)
Pasir Ris Park playgound in Singapore
Another facilities anyone might enjoy at the park is the playground. Pasir Ris Park has a large playground which the young ones and the "young once" might enjoy. This is located on the western end of the park.It has features such as play stations, slides, and 'space-nets' for the kids, as well as rope climbing, cableways, and basketball courts for the older ones. We got a kick out of trying the slides,the bridge, and the circular thing which spins you around.
Enjoying Pasir Ris Park playground
Heh, I know, I guess we belong to the "young once" group and we enjoyed it as any fun-loving adult would.
There's also the 3 storey high Bird Watching Tower for the bird watching hobbyists. We never got to try it out and to tell you honestly, I really don't know what the fuss is all about. Birds are practically everywhere on this island. My precious itouch once got pooed by a bird while I was strolling and fiddling my ipod. I've never been fond of birds since then.
Barbecue pits are also all over the park. You can spend the whole day with your family or friends doing barbecue. Though you'd have to rent the pit at any SAMS station anywhere in Singapore. And if getting your hands dirty - so to speak - isn't your thing, there are also restaurants along the park. What's even better is there are two alfresco eating outlets by the seaside in the park.
Mangroves in Pasir Ris Park
If nature and the ecosystem is particularly your thing, there are mangrove areas on the park and boardwalks are even built to make the mangrove forest easily accessible to visitors. You'll get to see mud crabs, mudskippers and mangrove genera of Rhizophora and Brugiera. Marine biologists out there, this area of the park might strike your fancy the most.
Aside from all that I've mentioned above, many more activities can be done at the park. Some people go there for jogging. Others, cycling or kayaking or just to spend quality time with their family by having a picnic in the grass. And the more innovative ones do their yoga in theВ park. Still, there are those who spend their time on the park for their "emote" moments away from the hustle and stressful city surroundings.
As for us, our whole time there was spent most on biking then we had some rest. Afterwards, we spent some time scouring the hawker center inside the mall for sumptuous lunch. (So much for exorcising a year's worth of fat.)
I went home body aching and fully vindicated with my aversion to exercise. The way I see it, exercise is simply overrated.
October 23, 2009
Tags: holidays in singapore, pasir ris park singapore, singapore tourist attractions, Singapore tourist information Posted in: Places to Visit in Singapore
3 Responses
My sister worked in Singapore like for a decade. My parents used to visit her there. Unfortunate for me, now that I plan to go there, she is in the US.
You have presented the country’s fascinations!
You can always come visit anytime. Next year would be the best time since many attractions are about to open, not to mention the events going to be held here like the first ever Youth Olympics.
I’m sure you’ll find this city state fascinating too!
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