My wife and I enjoy getting out of the house when possible, and we’re interested in finding new ways to get some exercise. It was only natural that we would find ourselves in Pasir Ris Park sooner than later, considering how close it is to our house.
When I looked at the map of Singapore, Pasir Ris seemed to be such a big area. I was sure that we would have to take a bus to get anywhere. That doesn’t seem to be the case though. We can walk to either of the two malls in Pasir Ris in about 15 minutes and there are two parks close to us. One is the Pasir Ris Town Park, which is just around the corner. We’re planning on checking it out in a few days. The bigger one is Pasir Ris Park, the one that borders on the water. That’s about a 25 to 30 minute walk from our house, but it’s well worth the trip.
We entered the park through one of the larger walkways and we were greeted with the fantastic sign pictured at the top of the post. We didn’t get to see everything, not by a long-shot, but we really got to stretch our legs. Don’t let the map fool you! It’s bigger than it looks!
What stood out to me the most about the park wasn’t just it’s well manicured appearance, but how lively it was. The place was packed with people, all engaged in their own activities. I saw groups of friends rollerskating, couples walking under the trees or sitting on benches, joggers, bikers, people walking, kids playing, and even one football (soccer) game. Oh, and there were campers and fishers too! Everywhere I looked there were people, out having a good time!
It gave the place a very lively feel that made walking through it a joy, despite the heat. In fact, my wife and I have decided that it will be our primary jogging location in Pasir Ris. It looks like you could spend weeks going to the park to jog and rarely cross the same path, other than the main junctions where the bridges are.
Below are some great photos I got of the park!
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