New camping permits for S'pore parks
National Parks Board (NParks) will be introducing a new camping permit system to cater to the growing popularity of camping as a recreational activity particularly at coastal parks.
From April 15, campers will be able to apply for permits via AXS to camp at any of the five parks where camping is permitted.
Camping permits are valid for one day and each camper will be able to apply for a maximum of 8 days per month.
On this latest move, Mr Kong Yit San, Director, Parks, explained, "Camping permits are currently required only on weekdays and are issued manually by rangers who approach campers, scan their identity cards, and print out a permit. This, however, has become increasingly challenging with the growing popularity of camping. Furthermore, campers often have to jostle for space to pitch their tents, especially on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
"We recognise that camping is a popular and affordable activity for many people. The new system will enable NParks to better manage camping activities to enhance the recreational experience of campers without inconveniencing other park users.
"The use of AXS to book BBQ pits has proven very popular and we believe that campers would find this system equally accessible and easy to use."
In view of the current economic downturn, NParks will absorb the administrative fee of $1 per permit per day charged by AXS.
Camping Sites
* Changi Beach Park (between Carpark 1 and Carpark 4; between Carpark 6 and Carpark 7)
* East Coast Park (Area D and Area G)
* Pasir Ris Park (Area 1 and 3)
* Sembawang Park (Area A)
* West Coast Park (Area 3)
AXS machines in parks
* Changi Beach Park (i-kiosk near Carpark 1)
* East Coast Park (Area C3)
* Pasir Ris Park (Carpark E)
* Sembawang Park (Carpark 1)
* West Coast Park (McDonald's restaurant in Area 3)
Campers can also apply at 500 AXS kiosks islandwide or go to www.axs.com.sg.
National Parks Board (NParks) will be introducing a new camping permit system to cater to the growing popularity of camping as a recreational activity particularly at coastal parks.
From April 15, campers will be able to apply for permits via AXS to camp at any of the five parks where camping is permitted.
Camping permits are valid for one day and each camper will be able to apply for a maximum of 8 days per month.
On this latest move, Mr Kong Yit San, Director, Parks, explained, "Camping permits are currently required only on weekdays and are issued manually by rangers who approach campers, scan their identity cards, and print out a permit. This, however, has become increasingly challenging with the growing popularity of camping. Furthermore, campers often have to jostle for space to pitch their tents, especially on weekends, public holidays and school holidays.
"We recognise that camping is a popular and affordable activity for many people. The new system will enable NParks to better manage camping activities to enhance the recreational experience of campers without inconveniencing other park users.
"The use of AXS to book BBQ pits has proven very popular and we believe that campers would find this system equally accessible and easy to use."
In view of the current economic downturn, NParks will absorb the administrative fee of $1 per permit per day charged by AXS.
Camping Sites
* Changi Beach Park (between Carpark 1 and Carpark 4; between Carpark 6 and Carpark 7)
* East Coast Park (Area D and Area G)
* Pasir Ris Park (Area 1 and 3)
* Sembawang Park (Area A)
* West Coast Park (Area 3)
AXS machines in parks
* Changi Beach Park (i-kiosk near Carpark 1)
* East Coast Park (Area C3)
* Pasir Ris Park (Carpark E)
* Sembawang Park (Carpark 1)
* West Coast Park (McDonald's restaurant in Area 3)
Campers can also apply at 500 AXS kiosks islandwide or go to www.axs.com.sg.
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