Singapore Snippets
Discovering Items of interest on the red dot by Marta Ferrer Lubeck
Pasir Ris Park Pasir Ris Park is a 70-hectare coastal park located in eastern Singapore and faces Pulau Ubin. This is one of the few beach parks on the Red Dot, and its name is believed to derive from the Malay words for ‘long sand’ (Pasir) and ‘shred or slice’ (Hiris). The breezy beach, ample trails, and fascinating mangrove forest are a few of the reasons why a visit to Pasir Ris Park is well worth the trip.
keep on a path near the water. I like that it's on the coast and has a variety of trees in addition to the palms. I like that there are kayakers to watch or join, and that you can stroll along a grassy path to get near the therapeutic riding stables.”
Beach and Trails Visitors can enjoy a relaxed walk on the beach while taking in the beautiful views and spotting mollusks, crabs, and other coastal fauna. Families can delight in hours of fun in the large, well-maintained playground. The trails loop around Pasir Ris Park for up to 6 kilometers, offering ample space for walkers, runners, and bikers. Tucked between these areas is a hedge maze which needs some maintenance but can still be enjoyed from beginning to end. There are barbecue and camping facilities at Pasir Ris Park, but permits remain suspended for the time being to observe safe distancing measures.
Pasir Ris Park Beach
Mangrove Pit Viper
Helena Cochrane is a regular visitor at Pasir Ris Park. “I think Pasir Ris is one of the magical spots in Singapore, for its wide-open spaces, which are also sheltered by large and majestic rain trees. In a city in which space is at an absolute premium, this space does a lot to let visitors savor a walk in which you cross no streets, nor see a lot of cargo ships anchored offshore, nor dodge bicycles to
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Pasir Ris Park is a great location for birdwatching. On one of my visits, I met Kelvin, a professional photographer and park regular who waits patiently to capture striking shots of kingfishers, woodpeckers, hornbills, egrets, and other birds frequenting the park. This day, his camera was trained on a spotted wood owl perched on a high branch not far from the beach.
