2. •Pasir Ris Park is a beach park located in the eastern part of
Singapore. The phrase ‘pasir ris’ means ‘white sand’ in Malay.
• The name is essentially a description of the sandy beaches found
in the area in the past.
•This was a kampong (village) area in the old days, with a mixture of
Chinese and Malay kampongs. From the 1950s to the 1970s, Pasir Ris
Hotel was a popular place for meetings and gatherings.
•It stands at 71 hectares of land, including 6 hectares of preserved
mangrove forests and some reclaimed land.
• This coastal park is among one of the largest in Singapore. The full
length of the park is around 6.6 kilometres.
3. Attractions of Pasir Ris Park
∗ There is a 6-hectare mangrove forest within Pasir Ris Park.
Boardwalks are built into the mangrove forests to enable visitors
to explore the natural surroundings easily. Mud
crabs[disambiguation needed], mudskippers and mangrove trees
such as Rhizophora and Bruguiera are found in this park.
∗ There is a 3-storey high Bird Watching Tower in the park, where
birdwatchers will be able to see birds perching on tree branches.
∗ Also in this park, there is a beach. There are also many other
facilities like a cycling track, barbecue pits and dining. Some
resorts located near the park have gates linking to the park
4. Attractions
One of the most popular features of Pasir Ris
Park is the huge playground located on the
western end. This playground is popular with
both children and teenagers. It has features
such as play stations, slides, and 'space-nets'
for the kids, as well as rope climbing,
cableways, and basketball courts for the
older ones.
5. Attractions
∗ Pony rides can now be seen in Pasir
Ris Park! The first available in
Singapore. It includes rides with
handlers, riding lessons and
miniature pony rides for pre-
schoolers. Recreational activities
including skating lesson, renting of
bicycle, skate, kayaking and other
water sports equipment are also
available. There are also two eating
outlets by the seaside in the park.
6. Natural Vegetation
∗ There is a mangrove forest within Pasir Ris Park.
Marvel at the botanical display of herbs and spices
at Pasir Ris Park! It may seem like a simple garden
on the surface, but the knowledge and insight
that it can give visitors is tremendous. Well taken
care of by Our VIPs, the Garden is a product of the
efforts of our treasured volunteers.
∗ There are also coconut trees growing close to the
shore.
7. Role of vegetation in protection
against floods
∗ Trees and other wetland vegetation help slow the speed of flood
waters.
∗ Wetlands in many locations play an important role in flood
protection.
∗ Preserving wetlands, along with other flood control measures,
can offer a degree of protection against flooding that is often
more effective and costs less than a system of traditional dikes
and levees. If more communities protect existing wetlands and
increase the quantity of wetlands through restoration projects,
we will be better protected against the consequences of floods.
∗ Clearing vegetation that increase runoff can reduce flooding.
8. Roles of vegetation in protection
against floods
• Mangrove tree: have prop roots or kneed roots
that anchor the trees firmly in the muddy soil.it
also bind the loose soil, and protect it from
erosion.
• Coconut trees: protects against erosion.
Prop roots
Coconut trees
9. Coastal Protection Measures used in
protection against floods
Breakwaters: it is made of granite, creates a
zone of shallow water between itself and the
coast so that waves will break against it before
reaching the coast.
Effectiveness: unable to provide complete
protection as they still leave areas of the coast
unprotected. The unprotected areas will be
prone to erosion.
10. Coastal Protection Measures
Mangrove trees protect the coast against
erosion by strong waves and winds. Moreover,
Planting mangroves can help to prevent erosion as
mangrove trees could bind loose soil.
Effectiveness: mangrove planting exercises
require the cooperation of the local people living
in the area.eg the local people need to be mindful
not to let animals like goats enter and graze on the
mangrove plantations
12. Current and future development plans of
the areas
∗ A new resort – style condominium (Ripple Bay) with
greenery and sea views ,built near the breezing
lifestyle of Pasir Ris beach and park.
∗ Currently, there are minor waterworks construction
going on in the park near Downtown East, which
could possibly see a significant change in the layout of
the park.
