Vratenza Supersonic June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 Marine Cove reopens end-June: 5 things about the recreational enclave at East Coast Park The McDonald's outlet at Marine Cove features a new look: loft-like space, sleek metallic counter, yellow flooring and gigantic food decals. Photo: The Straits Times SINGAPORE - Marine Cove at East Coast Park reopens from this week, after being in development for two years. The National Parks Board (NParks) promises facilities that are family-friendly, great views of the sea and a 3,500 sqm playground with a marine theme. Here's more about the revamped park recreation area. 1. MEGA PLAY AREA FOR THE KIDS The highlight of the playground is a 8m tower modelled after a lighthouse. It comes with many play elements that include three slides, a rope bridge and climbing net courses. There are also inclusive play equipment to encourage children of different abilities to play together. They are designed to let children spin, rock and swing to improve muscle control. 2. MACS IS BACK Those hankering for the return of a 30-year-old icon can look forward to gourmet food options alongside the usual fast-food fare when McDonald's reopens on July 2. The beach-style 8,439 sq ft outlet will act as a test kitchen to incubate new products, and feature a salad bar, a dessert bar and a trio of premium burgers like the Spicy Chicken with Apple Slaw. 3. MORE DIVERSE FOOD OPTIONS While the children play, parents can chill at the new F&B outlets opening progressively from Tuesday (June 28). Family restaurant Babalicious will serve Peranakan dishes together with Hainanese chicken rice, while visitors can tuck into kopi and steamed kaya butter bread at Hill Street Coffee Shop. There is also halal-certified My Briyani House and a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf outlet. More details on their opening promotions here. 4. NO MORE PARKING WOES? Located at East Coast Park Area C, Marine Cove is accessible via East Coast Park Service Road. Its two carparks have been reconfigured to increase the number of parking lots. Carparks C2 and C3 will have a total of around 430 car parking lots - up from about 300 previously. 5. REMEMBER MARINE COVE'S PREVIOUS INCARNATION? Singaporeans who grew up in the 1980s will remember Marine Cove's former life as the East Coast Recreation Centre. It was developed by Mr George Wuu in 1980 and had replicas of nostalgic landmarks like the old Lido Theatre and Odeon cinemas. Marine Cove was then sold to Rock Productions, the business arm of New Creation Church which also manages The Rock Auditorium and The Star Vista, a shopping mall in Buona Vista. It bought the recreation and restaurant cluster from George Wuu in 2002 for about $10 million and renamed it Marine Cove. The land, managed by the Singapore Land Authority, was handed back to NParks in 2011 and the area closed in 2012 for redevelopment. http://news.asiaone.com/news/lifestyle/marine-cove-reopens-end-june-5-things-about-recreational-enclave-east-coast-park ↡ Advertisement 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lala81 Hypersonic June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 bit far for me, but the playground looks good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnoob Supercharged June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 I don't mind far... but going there this week going to be packed... wait till the hype cools... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktglfc Hypersonic June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 Marine Cove reopens end-June: 5 things about the recreational enclave at East Coast Park The McDonald's outlet at Marine Cove features a new look: loft-like space, sleek metallic counter, yellow flooring and gigantic food decals. Photo: The Straits Times SINGAPORE - Marine Cove at East Coast Park reopens from this week, after being in development for two years. The National Parks Board (NParks) promises facilities that are family-friendly, great views of the sea and a 3,500 sqm playground with a marine theme. Here's more about the revamped park recreation area. 1. MEGA PLAY AREA FOR THE KIDS The highlight of the playground is a 8m tower modelled after a lighthouse. It comes with many play elements that include three slides, a rope bridge and climbing net courses. There are also inclusive play equipment to encourage children of different abilities to play together. They are designed to let children spin, rock and swing to improve muscle control. 2. MACS IS BACK Those hankering for the return of a 30-year-old icon can look forward to gourmet food options alongside the usual fast-food fare when McDonald's reopens on July 2. The beach-style 8,439 sq ft outlet will act as a test kitchen to incubate new products, and feature a salad bar, a dessert bar and a trio of premium burgers like the Spicy Chicken with Apple Slaw. 3. MORE DIVERSE FOOD OPTIONS While the children play, parents can chill at the new F&B outlets opening progressively from Tuesday (June 28). Family restaurant Babalicious will serve Peranakan dishes together with Hainanese chicken rice, while visitors can tuck into kopi and steamed kaya butter bread at Hill Street Coffee Shop. There is also halal-certified My Briyani House and a Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf outlet. More details on their opening promotions here. 4. NO MORE PARKING WOES? Located at East Coast Park Area C, Marine Cove is accessible via East Coast Park Service Road. Its two carparks have been reconfigured to increase the number of parking lots. Carparks C2 and C3 will have a total of around 430 car parking lots - up from about 300 previously. 5. REMEMBER MARINE COVE'S PREVIOUS INCARNATION? Singaporeans who grew up in the 1980s will remember Marine Cove's former life as the East Coast Recreation Centre. It was developed by Mr George Wuu in 1980 and had replicas of nostalgic landmarks like the old Lido Theatre and Odeon cinemas. Marine Cove was then sold to Rock Productions, the business arm of New Creation Church which also manages The Rock Auditorium and The Star Vista, a shopping mall in Buona Vista. It bought the recreation and restaurant cluster from George Wuu in 2002 for about $10 million and renamed it Marine Cove. The land, managed by the Singapore Land Authority, was handed back to NParks in 2011 and the area closed in 2012 for redevelopment. http://news.asiaone.com/news/lifestyle/marine-cove-reopens-end-june-5-things-about-recreational-enclave-east-coast-park Will be going there... either today or Saturday :)) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueray Hypersonic June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 (edited) good good ... all go .... then my park will be empty Edited June 30, 2016 by Blueray 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic June 30, 2016 Author Share June 30, 2016 The report did not mention but I do hope the Mac drive-thru is back too.... had been making do with BK Drive Thru.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 MacD is back on the original site again. That place is dead since the site is closed since, maybe that area will be crowded and lively after it reopens?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kusje Supersonic June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 The report did not mention but I do hope the Mac drive-thru is back too.... had been making do with BK Drive Thru.... I heard no drive thru.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enye Hypersonic June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 gonna be a parking nightmare every weekend 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic June 30, 2016 Author Share June 30, 2016 I heard no drive thru.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BanCoe Hypersonic June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 gonna be a parking nightmare every weekend Now no more free parking in that area , govt make $$ always first 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 gonna be a parking nightmare every weekend Thought they have increased the parking lots? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic June 30, 2016 Author Share June 30, 2016 You underestimate the draw of ECP on weekends.... Thought they have increased the parking lots? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xefera 6th Gear June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 gonna be a parking nightmare every weekend like that siao liao, its going to be 24hrs open? sure packed with students going there for "studies" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ktglfc Hypersonic June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 You underestimate the draw of ECP on weekends.... Can park at the HDB carpark across ECP and then walk the underground tunnel to go there ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vratenza Supersonic June 30, 2016 Author Share June 30, 2016 Can park at the HDB carpark across ECP and then walk the underground tunnel to go there ... The 7X blocks the carpark situation also not that great, especially on weekends when the marketing and worshippers congregate in the vincinity. Heng I usually walk/run there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewLee72 6th Gear June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 Park at Fort Road big carpark, the one with Toilet and ice cream uncle bike. Then roller blade or cycle to the new Mac - hahahahaha I used to do that... I think that big car park is still free. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
13177 Supersonic June 30, 2016 Share June 30, 2016 You underestimate the draw of ECP on weekends.... I guess the crowds situation will be back to the same before that area is closed. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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