fall of Saigon in 1975. In the 1980s, the jetty became popular among fishing enthusiasts. However, by 1988, it was in a poor state, with The Straits Times noting its corroded railings and cracked support beams. In March that year, the Public Works Department closed the jetty for a $1.1 million facelift, consisting of repairs to the jetty's deck and supports. Siglap Canal Located near Area C4, a new lawn and lookout deck in the East Coast Park was opened to provide visitors with an additional area for recreational activities as well as a community space. The enhancements were carried out with drainage upgrading for a section of the Siglap Canal to the sea. Parkland Green Parkland Green is a cluster of restaurants, cafes and consists of an open lawn for activities. The building facility is situated next to Carpark C1. Parkland Green opened to much fanfare in September 2014, and in its first few months of operation, experienced high footfall, and is also a popular spot for pet lovers especially on weekends. However, with the imposition of parking fees for its carpark and the opening of Marine Cove in June 2016, customer numbers and revenues decreased sharply in the second half of 2016. Transportation The park is accessible by East Coast Park Service Road with numerous exits along the East Coast Parkway. Ample parking space is provided with many carparks situated in various locations in the park. SBS Transit Bus Service 401 stops along the East Coast Park Service Road from Bedok Bus Interchange during weekends and public holidays. Underpasses link the park to the nearby Marine Parade housing estate. The park is also connected to other parks in Singapore through the Park Connector Network, being part of the Eastern Coastal Park Connector Network. Within the park, footpaths and cycling paths allow access to pedestrians and cyclists respectively. See also Park Connector Network contiguous to East Coast Park Pasir Ris Beach Park, to northeast of East Coast Park Changi Beach Park, to east of East Coast Park Gardens by the Bay - East, to west of East Coast Park List of parks in Singapore Beach management Coastal management, for creation and maintenance of beach References External links National Parks Board, Singapore East Coast Park Parks in Singapore Bedok Marine Parade Tampines Kallang Marina East Venues of the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics