Practical information : Move & Laze around Singapore City
Budget & Tips
Even if the practice of sports or outdoor activities involves a certain cost, you will still have the opportunity to stretch your legs and enjoy yourself at an affordable price, or even free of charge. You can easily get away from it all and enjoy nature for a jog, bike or walk, the www.parkconnectornetwork.sg network offers very useful information on the park network with ideas for walks and itineraries on the Southern Ridges or at the Mac Ritchie Reservoir. East Coast Park is the best place for rollerbladers and swimmers to enjoy the pleasures of the seaside with showers and toilets at your disposal. If you prefer to swim in a pool and more modern facilities, www.myactivesg.com offers free video workouts for adults and children and lists municipal pools and gyms.
What's very local
Always very connected, Singaporeans are very fond of meetup groups, which allow you to share passions and hobbies with other people and to be informed via the website www.meetup.com about yoga activities, running, hikes to be planned in a geographical radius to be determined by yourself. At the weekend, head to the island of Sentosa for beach volleyball games with friends, a good way to disconnect from the week's activities.
Your documents please
Don't try to ride an electric scooter on the sidewalks of Singapore, it could cost you a lot of money! Following a significant number of serious accidents, the government recently decided to punish any violators of the law with a fine of up to €2,000. If you are a fan of this new fashion phenomenon, you are free to do so, but only in parks and on bicycle paths...
To be booked
Fancy a day on the beach? East Coast Park offers beach volleyball courts, bicycle paths and water games, as well as the rental of well-designed barbecue areas. However, it is essential to reserve in advance on the website www.nparks.gov.sg, payment is available online, it will cost you $12 for 24 hours of barbecue on the sand. Enough to grill sausages, bananas and marshmallows!
Main events
Since 1982, at the beginning of December, runners from all over the world have gathered for the Singapore Marathon. A flat course that crosses the different districts of the city-state, and routes with variable distances that adapt to all levels, even for the youngest!