Sea Breeze and Sand: Five East Coast Park Walks and the Dog Leash Worth Bringing
East Coast Park stretches along the south-east shoreline for kilometres, with a cycling track, barbecue pits, sea views and a steady parade of dogs every evening. Ask around and almost every owner on that side of the island has a favourite stretch. Here are five ways to enjoy it with your dog.
Five ways to walk the coast
- The sunrise loop. Before seven, the air is cooler, the tracks are quiet and the sand is not yet hot. Ideal for dogs who prefer fewer bicycles.
- The hawker detour. Plan a route that ends near the food centre, so you can sit outside with a drink while your dog people-watches.
- The sunset stretch. Golden light, ships on the horizon, and plenty of fellow walkers. Expect a lot of greetings.
- The weekday wander. Weekday afternoons are far quieter than weekends, which suits nervous or younger dogs.
- The social walk. Arrange to meet another dog owner and walk side by side. Dogs on familiar routes tend to enjoy company.
Park etiquette worth remembering
Keep your dog on lead in the park, keep clear of the cycling lanes, and carry bags. Bring water, because the sea breeze hides how warm it really is. Check the pavement with the back of your hand on hot afternoons.
The lead that suits a long coastal walk
On a route this long, the lead is in your hand for an hour or more, and you will be stopped by plenty of passers-by who want to know who your companion is. Clip on Little Red Cute’s personalised dog leash and the strap answers that question for you. Your dog’s portrait and the design run along the strap, your dog illustrated from a snapshot of your choosing.
- Polyester webbing, 1.5 metres from hook to handle and 2.5 cm wide.
- Zinc alloy hook.
- Large loop handle at the end, so it sits easily over your wrist on a long stroll.
- Sold in one size, with sublimation pressing the artwork into the strap under heat.
How to order one before your next weekend
Pick one clear photo of your dog to upload, then a style; your dog is then illustrated from that shot. The complete leash design comes up for you to check, and you pay after giving it the nod. The shop produces nothing before that nod, making each leash to order in Singapore. Aim for a bright picture where the face is fully visible and your dog is turned roughly towards you. A beach snapshot is fine, provided the sun is not directly behind your dog’s head.
Then pick your stretch of coast, wait for the evening breeze, and head out with a strap that carries your dog’s own face along the shoreline.…