West Coast Park

In shortWest Coast Park is free to enter and open 24 hours, at 81 West Coast Highway. Checked October 2026.

Nature · free

Duration

2 hours

The take

Known as the Play Centre of the West, this park looks out over the strait and suits a family afternoon. For a barbecue, book a pit ahead rather than hoping one's free when you arrive.

Good to know

Free, 50 hectares, open 24 hours and wheelchair accessible

Part of the Area 1 footpath closed for repair until 31 December; follow the posted detour

Nine BBQ pits, booked in advance. Adventure playground and a large dog run

Finding it: Runs parallel to West Coast Highway; nearby stations are Clementi and Haw Par Villa MRT

Hours checked October 2026

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Before you go

Do I need to book a barbecue pit at West Coast Park?

Yes, NParks says you must book one of the park's nine barbecue pits in advance, and the pits are in Area 2. Parking fees apply at all three carparks, which hold 52, 143 and 273 cars. We'd book the pit first, then plan the afternoon around it, with the playground and the strait-side walk afterwards.

Sources: National Parks BoardChecked October 2026

Where can I watch the sunset at West Coast Park?

The promenade lookout point juts out from the park's shoreline, and NParks calls it the perfect spot to watch the sunset. You look over the water and the yachts docked nearby. The park is open 24 hours and covers 50 hectares parallel to West Coast Highway, so there's no closing time to race.

Sources: National Parks BoardChecked October 2026

What wildlife can I see at West Coast Park?

The marsh garden is the quiet corner, and NParks suggests packing binoculars for the White-breasted Waterhen and Striated Heron. Oriental Pied Hornbills, Black-naped Orioles and Common Flangetail dragonflies are also on its list for the park. We'd do the marsh in the cooler hours, before the playground fills.

Sources: National Parks Board