Changi Beach Park

Changi Beach Park runs for about three and a half kilometres along the northeastern shore facing the Johor Strait, and it is one of the oldest coastal parks in Singapore, kept deliberately plain: casuarinas, sand, barbecue pits and camping grounds rather than landscaping. Aircraft on the approach to Changi pass directly overhead at low altitude, which draws plane spotters. The Changi Point boardwalk at the eastern end runs over the water past the fishing village and jetty.

History

In March 1948 the beach at Changi Point was already a popular weekend spot with attap houses for rent, the road to Tanah Merah Besar Road was finished by the end of 1954, and the resort was completed in May 1958 for less than $1 million; restaurants, chalets and food stalls followed in the early 1970s (Wikipedia, Changi Beach Park).

What's there

• The aircraft approach - planes passing low overhead into Changi.
• The boardwalk - a walkway over the water at Changi Point past the jetty.
• The casuarina strip - the old plain planting along the sand.
• The bumboats - ferries to Pulau Ubin leaving from Changi Point.

When to go

Year round; the beach is busiest at weekends with campers and barbecues. Low tide exposes a wide flat. Afternoon storms are frequent.

What to expect

The water faces a busy strait and swimming is not advisable. Aircraft noise is constant, which is either the point or a problem. Weekend camping fills the ground and it can be loud.

Nearby

Pulau Ubin is across the water, and Pasir Ris is west.

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