Sunday, December 20, 2015

Coney Island, Singapore's new park



On 20 December 2015 we took our first look behind the fence.

Of course, had to have Starbucks breakfast first.

Starbucks at White Sands

Coney Island has been designed well. There are both gravel paths and cement paths.

Gravel Path

Gravel Path

Gravel Path

Gravel Path

Gravel Path
Cement Path

The Northern coast features a long beach 

Kids playing on the beach

Visitors posing with Pulau Ubin in the background

Kayakers tacking a break

Looks like a private beach with Malaysia in the background

Kayakers passing by with Pulau Ubin in the background

Some kids use the beach to artistically express themselves.

Family time

Any kind of bike can handle the paths, however as some of the paths are unevenrocky and sandy, mountain bikes and hybrids are best suited for Coney Island. Fat bike owners would also be able to enjoy bicycling along the long sandy beaches. 

Mountain bikes having a rest in the shade

There are many picturesque spots for posers.

Say cheese

There are also plenty of places to sit for a rest, in rain shelters and beachside.

Far removed from the hustle and bustle of modern life on natural wooden benches

From Coney Island there are new views of Pulau Ubin

Pulau Ubin's North-western tip

After a tour of Coney Island, a visit to nearby Punggol Settlement offers rest and replenishment.

Mountain bikes resting while the bikers enjoy lunch

The famous Sembawang white beehoon

Some tips for Coney Island visits;


  • Bring water and sunblock
  • There can be sand flies so use insect repellant and wear long sleeve shirts and long trousers if you want to be extra protected. The day we were there there were not many sand flies.
  • Toilets are available on the island

The official island map
Our route


The official sand fly advice


Enjoy the park and please apply park etiquette, basically: 
Don't take anything except photos, and
Don't leave anything behind except footprints (or bike tyre tracks)


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