Things to do in West Coast Park
Have you been to West Coast Park before?
A) Yes
B) No
C) There’s such a thing?
East Coast Park often gets all the glory. On the other hand, West Coast Park, its west-side cousin, is often dismissed as a tiny, ulu, and very much forgettable spot. If you don’t live anywhere nearby, chances are you might not have found a reason to visit.
As an Eastie, I had zero clue where it was, much less what it had to offer. But as it turns out, the underrated gem of the West has a myriad of things to do in store. From quiet marshlands to its own flying fox, here are things you can do at West Coast Park:
Table of Contents
- Things to do in West Coast Park
- What to do in West Coast Park: Activities, Attractions, and Highlights
- 1. Chess Garden & Foot Reflexology Path
- 2. City Sprouts @ West Coast
- 3. Marsh Garden
- 4. West Coast Park Dog Run
- 5. Adventure Playground
- 6. Beach volleyball court
- 7. Salt & Light Archery
- 8. Promenade Lookout Jetty
- 9. Main Lawn
- 10. GoCycling
- 11. BBQ area
- How to get to West Coast Park?
- Does West Coast Park have free parking?
- Can I camp at West Coast Park?
What to do in West Coast Park: Activities, Attractions, and Highlights
From dog-friendly parks and bike rentals to scenic picnic spots and family-friendly activities, there’s plenty to do at West Coast Park.
1. Chess Garden & Foot Reflexology Path
Flex your skills at the chess tables
Image credit: Huy Tran via Google Maps
If you aren’t much of a jogger, the Chess Garden offers a different kind of exercise to keep your brain muscles pumping. The garden features 4-seater tables with built-in chessboards, and rounded seats that look like game pieces. For peak nonchalant vibes, tabao your chess pieces to West Coast Park and have a game at the garden.
A little way from the Chess Garden is the Foot Reflexology Path for folks to treat their feet to some DIY massages. The path loops around a little hedge garden, so you’ll be completely immersed in nature as you invigorate your feet.
2. City Sprouts @ West Coast
Community urban garden open to the public
Image credit: City Sprouts (West Coast) via Google Maps
City Sprouts @ West Coast is a 5,000sqm urban farm located at Area 2 of the park. This community garden features 33 greenhouse lots and 41 gardening plots for the public to rent. The garden not only serves as a nifty gardening space but is also meant to reach out to seniors, at-risk youth, and people with special needs through the garden’s sustainability projects.
Even if you don’t own a plot, you can still swing by to admire the plants or participate in their nature-related programmes. It’s West Coast’s own version of Stardew Valley mixed with a sprinkle of kampong spirit.
Check out their upcoming programmes on City Sprouts’ website.
3. Marsh Garden
Spot terrapins & herons
Towards one end of the park is the Marsh Garden, a tiny green sanctuary lined with a little lake and a wooden path leading through. While not the largest, it looks like a section out of MacRitchie Reservoir where you can relax among the shade of the trees.
For those interested in wildlife watching, come by in the mornings and keep a keen eye out. Species of birds such as White-breasted Waterhen, Striated Heron, and hornbills come by occasionally and are known to be more active around sunrise.
If you’re lucky, you may spot other animals such as otters, terrapins, and monitor lizards in the waters and mangrove shrubs.
Spotted: terrapins
4. West Coast Park Dog Run
Free public dog park with dog wash
For chonky doggos in need of exercise, the West Coast Park Dog Run is one of the largest dog runs in Singapore. Not many know of its existence, so if your furbaby is a shy one, this is a great spot for it to explore without feeling stressed out by large packs of dogs.
Wooden log obstacle course
Image credit: @lim_tehc via Instagram
Your furry friend can have a ball trying out the wooden log obstacle course, playing fetch, or simply enjoying the great outdoors. Meanwhile, owners can relax at one of the sheltered tables dotting the facility.
Image credit: @msmilkylai via Instagram
No worries if your pup comes back covered in mud. There’s a self-service washing booth ($10/10-minute bath) you can use, complete with anti-tick and flea shampoo, conditioner and even a dryer to clean up your dog before heading home. Free water points are also available within the pen, so bring along a water bowl for refills.
Image credit: @furrypups via Instagram
5. Adventure Playground
Ride a flying fox at a giant sand-covered playground
Flying foxes are a major throwback to the days of our childhood, being some of the biggest joys that outdoor playgrounds used to provide. Both kids and kids at heart will be glad to find that the spacious Adventure Playground is home to 4 whole lanes of zip lines to hop on to your heart’s content without having to stand in line.
Space-themed climbing net.
As with the old days, the ground is also all covered in sand to cushion falls as the young ones run around. They’ll feel on top of the world scampering up the orbular space-themed and pyramid-shaped climbing nets.
In a battle of the fittest, kids can also pit themselves against one another in the low-lying obstacle course with more than 10 challenges.
There’s also a 24-hour McDonald’s outlet in West Coast Park right next to the playground, so grab a refreshing ice cream or a Happy Meal to refuel after a day out in the sun.
6. Beach volleyball court
Free sand-covered volleyball court
Image credit: Chi Yiu Chan via Google Maps
Kids aren’t the only ones who can look forward to playing in the sand. West Coast Park also has a beach volleyball court consisting of a large sand pit that gives you plenty of room to run and spike the ball without worrying about getting injured.
There isn’t much shading, however, so we suggest saving your beach volleyball competitions during the late morning or the evening.
7. Salt & Light Archery
Hidden archery range under the highway
Open Google Maps and you’ll find that West Coast Park is bordered on one end by the West Coast Highway. Not just a space for cars to rumble by, the underbelly of this expressway hides an archery range that houses 16 shooting lanes.
Salt & Light Archery, also known as Slarchery, is where experienced archers can fire their arrows from $20/hour. Beginners, meanwhile, can look forward to a fun shoot here priced from $15 for a 15-arrow try-out, or $40 for a 1-hour introductory course. There’s also a modified archery course ($40/hour) for beginners with special needs or anyone with physical limitations.
If your seaside plans are thwarted by a downpour or overly hot sun, come by this sheltered sweet spot to try something new.
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8. Promenade Lookout Jetty
Catch golden hour at the jetty
Golden hour is often the prettiest time of the day, so instead of wasting it indoors, head outdoors to chase the sunset. The Promenade Lookout Jetty juts out of the park’s shoreline, offering a great vantage point to watch the sky fade from orange to black, behind the silhouette of the jetty’s many yachts docked nearby.
View of the jetty from above.
Image credit: Azlie Nor via Google Maps
Joggers can time their runs to reach this area at dusk – the best time to catch the sunset is around 7pm. With fishermen and elderly couples frequenting the area, this is a peaceful spot to people watch and forget any stressful 9-6 troubles.
Read our guide to sunrise and sunset spots in Singapore for more #goldenhour inspiration.
9. Main Lawn
Can accommodate up to 5,000 people
The Main Lawn is quite the opposite of this concrete jungle we call home. Providing a breath of fresh air, the wide-open space is a whopping 32,000sqm. That’s large enough to accommodate up to 5,000 people with room to spare.
The large field is an open canvas for whatever you feel like doing, be it kite-flying or holding a soccer or frisbee match with some friends. Fitspos can jog in circuits on the grass, which will lessen the impact on the joints as opposed to running on the hard pavement.
But if all you’d like to do is nua, bring along a mat and some snacks for a relaxing picnic by the sea.
10. GoCycling
Bike rental at West Coast Park from $10/hour
At West Coast Park, the bicycle route is situated right along the shoreline with no grass patches or breakwaters in between, so cyclists can expect an unobstructed view of nearby boats and Jurong Island in the distance. Explore the area on your own bike, or rent one from GoCycling from $10/hour for a single bike.
Pedal Go-karts ($13/30minutes) are also available to switch things up.
Image credit: GoCycling via Facebook
Cycling through the park from tip to tail will only take 10-20 minutes, but we recommend exploring some of the many park connectors that link the parkto other nature spots in the vicinity. The serene Jurong Lake Gardens lies just a 30-minute bike ride away, with its own GoCycling station for easy bike returns.
11. BBQ area
Barbecue pits near GoCycling
Image credit: Anthony Neo via Google Maps
There’s a BBQ area with 9 barbecue pits located near the GoCycling Shop on the left-hand side of the carpark. Each pit has its own seating area, so after a day of cycling, you can comfortably unwind and enjoy a relaxing evening with a quick meal on the grill.
Do note, however, that you have to book up to 2 months in advance through National Parks and fill up their BBQ Pit Permit Application to get permission to hold a barbecue.
How to get to West Coast Park?
The nearest MRT stations to West Coast Park are Clementi on the East West Line and Haw Par Villa on the Circle Line.
From Clementi MRT station, find the Clementi Stn Exit B bus stop and hop onto bus 201. Get off at Opp Waseda S Snr High Sch bus stop and walk southwards along West Coast Road for 10 minutes. You’ll need to cross West Coast Highway before you reach the park.
If you’re coming from Haw Par Villa MRT station, board bus 176 from Opp Haw Par Villa Stn bus stop. There are various points you can get off at, depending on which part of the park you plan to visit. The West Coast Pk bus stop would be the most convenient to visit the whole park.
Does West Coast Park have free parking?
Alternatively, you could also drive to West Coast Park, which has free parking at Car Parks 2 and 3 daily.
Can I camp at West Coast Park?
You’re welcome to camp at West Coast Park Area 3, but you’ll need to fill up a camping permit application online via National Parks or the AXS m-station app for $20. Eligible applicants must be 16 years or older and have a residential address in Singapore. Each booking can accommodate up to 6 people for your camping party.
Check out our camping guide for other spots you can pitch a tent in Singapore.
Visit West Coast Park
It may be a little out of the way for most of us, but if you’re looking for something fresh to do in Singapore, try West Coast Park. Regardless of whether you’re looking for a new date spot, playground for your young ones, or cycling route for your 2025 fitness goals, the park has something to offer for everyone.
For more parks guides, read:
- Hidden gardens & parks near offices
- Singapore islands to explore
- Chestnut Nature Park guide
- Thomson Nature Park guide
Cover image adapted from: TheSmartLocal, @msmilkylai via Instagram
Originally published on 8th March 2024. Last updated by Shannon Chow on 14th August 2025.