Kallang Riverside Park Connector : Running Route
Run by the River
For part 2 of the running series, we head to Kallang Riverside Park for a run.
Kallang Riverside Park is located next to the Kallang River. It is a smallish park that spans about 600 long. However, it is connected to Kallang Park Connector that can bring you to Geylang Park Connector on one side and to Marina Bay on the other side.
Run Route: Kampong Bugis - Stadium Riverside Walk (Loop)
Total Distance: 3.6km
For this week, the run will be a loop from Kampong Bugis at Kallang Riverside Park to Singapore Indoor Stadium
You can access Kampung Bugis via Kallang Rd. At the end of the road is a car park that marks the start of Kallang Riverside Point.
What you will see
Kallang Riverside Park
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| Kallang Riverside Park |
The first part of the run takes you through Kallang Riverside Park.
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| Kallang Riverside Park |
It is a straightforward 600 meters run that will take you past some exercise stations.
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| Exercise Area |
The view of the Singapore Stadium will guide you as you run along the track.
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| Fish by the river |
The track is a single lane that is shared by both runners and cyclists. Do watch for bikes when you are there.
St Arthur's Bridge
At the end of the Kallang Riverside Park, you would reach Sir Arthur's Bridge.
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View from Sir Arthurs |
Run across the bridge and you will see a spectacular view of the river.
Kallang Park Connector
On the other side, it a path that would lead you to Kallang Park Connector. That route will bring you to the National Stadium.
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| Fishing allowed here |
For those who like to fish, there is an area that allows you to fish at the Kallang River.
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| Spot Otters here |
If you are lucky, you might even spot otters here.
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| Merdeka Bridge |
Run under the Merdeka Bridge and you would be greeted with a view of Tanjong Rhu and Beyond.
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| Tanjong Rhu View |
This area is Dragon Boat territory with several Dragon Boat clubs in the region.
National Stadium
Follow the route and you would soon reach the National Stadium. Take a run on Stadium Riverside Walk to enjoy the view of Tanjong Rhu.
After this, you can choose to continue your run towards Tanjong Rhu or Geylang Park Connector. For me, this is the point where I turn back and loop back to Kallang Riverside Park.
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Coconut Trees |
This route is scenic and perfect for beginners who would want to enjoy a run with a view. For those season runners, you can do a full loop as follow
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Route to Marina Bay |
Access to Kallang Riverside Park can be via Kampong Bugis Road. It is also within walking distance from Kallang MRT.
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Kallang MRT access |
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