Pasir Ris Town Park draws avid anglers from all over Singapore with its well-known fishing pond. It is found at Pasir Ris Central, not far from Pasir Ris MRT and across the road from White Sands shopping mall.
Pasir Ris Town Park: How It Came About
Pasir Ris Town Park was built partially on the site of the former Golden Palace Holiday Resort. The Resort existed from 1967 to 1971 and included chalets, a motel, a night club and fishing and boating facilities.
After the Resort closed, the area was used as an aquaculture station for the testing the commercial breeding of prawns and soon hock fish.
Eventually, the Housing & Development Board took over the site and developed the existing Pasir Ris Town Park in the late 1980s.
Fishing Ponds at Pasir Ris Town Park
With its landmark fishing pond at the very centre, Pasir Ris Town Park has establishments where you can rent fishing gear to spend several hours sitting by the water. The ponds are a reminder of Pasir Ris’ fishing heritage.
The fishing pond operator at Pasir Ris Town Park is D’Best Recreation.
Their office is located in the northwest corner of the park.
D’Best Recreation runs various ponds at Pasir Ris Town Park. Nowadays, the ponds are also ringed up with a net in a bid to prevent the otters from helping themselves to the fish in the pond.
As the name implies, the Sure Catch Pond is one that is one where budding anglers will be able to get a fish.
There is also the Ocean Kelong, which adjoins the main Pasir Ris Town Park fishing pond.
For those who prefer to catch prawns, there is also a prawning pond at Pasir Ris Town Park.
What Else to Do at Pasir Ris Town Park
Away from the water, the park has green spaces which can be enjoyed. Paths around the park and pond welcome those who wish to exercise with a jog or a walk.
Pasir Ris Town Park is also home to Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre where you can stop by for a meal.
The Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre has around 40 stores and opened in 2018.
There are also some independent food establishments between the hawker centre and the pond.
Another prominent landmark at Pasir Ris Town Park is a mounted Police Coast Guard patrol vessel on the southern edge of the park. Originally the “PT8 Mangrove Jack”, it was renamed “dellaSuantio” and now serves as the Nexus Youth Hub, launched by then-President Halimah Yacob in 2019.
In the southeast corner of the park, you will be able to find a fitness area, beside Sungei Tampines.
Pasir Ris Town Park is one of the nodes along the Eastern Corridor trail. It is also part of the Pasir Ris Heritage Trail.
Pasir Ris Town Park Playground
Next to the Pasir Ris Central Hawker Centre is the Pasir Ris Town Park playground. This is a simple playground that caters to kids and families who may be at the park or who are heading to the Hawker Centre for a meal.
The playground looks as if it is sprouting up from the ground and the curved railing by the stairs as well as the curve climbing apparatus reminds us of mangrove roots.
In addition to a little play structure at the Pasir Ris Town Park playground, there are also swings where kids can catch some air.
Getting to Pasir Ris Town Park
Here is a map of Pasir Ris Town Park.
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