THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SEMBAWANG PARK IN SINGAPORE

Welcome to our complete guide to Sembawang Park, located in the northern part of Singapore. Being situated in the north, it takes an extra effort to visit Sembawang Park but once you make it worth a visit. Here we explore Sembawang Jetty – a common spot for the fishing enthusiast, beach ground overlooking the coast of Johor. Also a good picnic and barbecue place for friends or family gatherings. The nature park is surrounded by trees that added greenery which makes it ideal for a short walk or jogs within the park. The park’s ambiance is so serene that you feel away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Follow with us as we share this complete guide and information of Sembawang Park.

THE cOMPLETE GUIDE TO SEMBAWANG PARK

Where Is Sembawang Park Located
How To Go To Sembawang Park
Amenities of Sembawang Park
A. Beach Side
B. Barbecue Pits
C. Children’s Playground
D. Fitness Corner
E. Sembawang Jetty
F. Dog Run Area
F. Toilet and Shower
G. Restaurant
H. Car Park
Map of Sembawang Park
Conclusion

WHERE IS SEMBAWANG PARK

Sembawang Park is located in the northern part of Singapore, along the end of Sembawang Road. The park is beside the Sembawang Shipyard and directly opposite Johor Bahru, Malaysia. Sembawang Park is open 24 hours, which makes it accessible at any time of the day you intend to visit.

HOW TO GO SEMBAWANG PARK

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

There are two (2) options on how to go to Sembawang park

1. Alight at Sembawang MRT Station, then ride Bus No. 882 at the bus stop opposite the station. Alight at the main entrance of the park after 9 stops.

2. Alight at Canberra MRT Station, then ride Bus No. 169 at the bus stop below the station. Alight 4 stops later, and change Bus No. 882, then alight 2 stops later at the main entrance of the park.

TAXI/PRIVATE CAR

Inform the taxi driver that you are heading to Sembawang Park. Head straight at the end of Sembawang Road.

AMENITIES OF THE PARK

BEACH SIDE

The park has a beach side area where everyone can spend time and have a good picnic blanket or blanket towels. It is the only park in the north where there is a beach or shoreline. Here children can enjoy and play along the sandy beach, while adults can just relax and witness the calmness of the sea. So during weekends, holidays, or late afternoon several people or family are visiting Sembawang beach.

BARBECUE PITS

There are eight (8) available barbecue pits inside the park. To book and apply for a BBQ pit, please check National Park Singapore – Book A BBQ Pit.

CHILDREN's PLAYGROUND

The children’s playground inside Sembawang Park is spacious enough to let your kids play around. The maritime-inspired playground with a battleship-built structure is the main attraction. Children can climb on the ropes, play on the huge round swing. run around the maze of the ship.

FITNESS CORNER

Like most of the fitness corners in the park, it has basic facilities where every person can perform a full-body workout. Most people continue to exercise after a short jog or run within the park.

SEMBAWANG JETTY

Sembawang Jetty is located directly opposite Johore Straits. The jetty is a perfect spot for people who are interested in fishing. From here you can witness a glimpse of a perfect sunset, and also Sembawang Shipyard. Like most of the fitness corners in the park, it has basic facilities where every person can perform a full-body workout. Most people continue to exercise after a short jog or run within the park.

DOG RUN AREA

Inside the park, there is a Dog Run Area where dog owners can bring their pets and play around. The dog run area is spacious enough and with sloped terrain, provides a good workout for dogs. There are also benches with tables, where dog owners can sit while watching a dog play around the area.

TOILET AND SHOWER

This nature park has two (2) toilets and a shower, one is situated in front of the fitness corner while the other one is beside the barbecue pits.

RESTAURANT

Inside the Sembawang park, there is only one restaurant – Beaulieu House, a seaside restaurant that caters to both Western and Chinese cuisine. The main restaurant is inside the old colonial house which is quite fancy to dine in. Just outside the park, around 500 meters from the main entrance, there are coffee stalls, a seafood restaurant, and a bar located at the corner of Sembawang Road and Admiralty Road East. This nature park has two (2) toilets and a shower, one is situated in front of the fitness corner while the other one is beside the barbecue pits.

Woody Family Cafe is a local Peranakan restaurant located at Andrews Avenue which is just beside Sembawang Park.

CAR PARK

The park has two (2) car park areas, Car Park 2 is located beside the main entrance of the park, while Car Park 1 is situated further in near the beachside area. Both car parks can accommodate up to 90 slots of parking spaces. Car parks are FREE for visitors to the park and are open 24 hours.

SEMBAWANG PARK MAP

BONUS TIPS

The nature park has access to Simpang Kiri Park Connector, which has an almost 2km stretch beside the river bank. This park connector can be accessed through Andrew Avenue just beside Sembawang park, where you can pass Woody Family cafe Masjid Petempatan Melayu.

CAPTURE SUNRISE AND SUNSET IN SEMBAWANG PARK

Sembawang Park is also one of the interesting parks to catch scenic sunrise along the sandy shoreline of Singapore. Aside from sunrise, you can also capture a good sunset view with the background of Sembawang Shipyard.

cONCLUSION

Overall Sembawang Park is a serene place and quiet escape from city life. The nature park is an ideal place to sit and relax while listening to the sound of the chirping birds and waves of the sea. It is advisable to spend at least 2-3 hours in the park to enjoy and immerse with nature. Though it’s a bit far from the city, it is considered as one of the hidden getaways that everyone can experience. We hope that this complete guide to Sembawang Park helps you navigate and know more information as you visit the park. We also cover Singapore Travel Guide, please do check it here.

THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SEMBAWANG PARK IN SINGAPORE