Welcome back, readers! After I explored the Punggol Promenade, this was actually the actual place I wanted to go.

Park Etiquette

Before I am about to explore the park, I must observe the park etiquette to respect the nature of the park.

• Enjoy the flora and fauna in this park. Take home nothing but photographs and fond memories.
• The forest does not recycle rubbish. Please take out what you have brought in and leave nothing but footprints.
• Silence is golden. Do leave your radios and sound systems at home.
• Walking only on the designated trails and boardwalks will protect the forest floor and the plant and insect life there.
• Releasing animals may cause more harm than good as they may not be able to adapt to the new surroundings and may not survive long after their release.
• Please do not feed the monkeys, wild boars, and other wild animals. They have enough food in the forest.
• For your own safety and that of others, no skates, skateboards, and motorised vehicles (except for motorised wheelchairs) are allowed to be used in the park.

This park will not be lit at night so as not to disturb the nocturnal wildlife. I passed all the required rules before exploring the park.

Introduction to Coney Island Park

Coney Island is located off the northeastern coast of Singapore, between Pulau Ubin to its northeast and the mainland to its southwest. Linked to Punggol Point and Punggol Promenade, Coney Island fronts the new Punggol Point and provides respite to the residents there. The island is rich in history and biodiversity and is highly valued by nature lovers.

History of Coney Island

Coney Island is known by several names, including 'Serangoon Island' or 'Pulau Serangoon'. In the 1930s-1950s, it was also known as 'Haw Par Island' because it was owned by the Haw Par brothers. It has been uninhabited for decades but was once a popular spot for family picnics, and activities such as water-skiing, boating and fishing. Kelongs also once dotted the waters off the island.

Date	Description
7 October 1936	The Haw Par brothers, Aw Boon Haw and Aw Boon Par, bought the island
4 April 1950	Indian businessman, Ghulam Mahmood, took over the island and planned to turn it into a resort. He renamed the island after the Coney Island amusement park in New York. However, the plan was never realised.
21 November 1972	Port of Singapore Authority purchased the island to develop for recreational purposes.
6 November 1974	E.W. Barker, the then Minister for Law and National Development, informed that two link bridges would be built to connect Coney Island to the mainland.
17 March 1987	S. Dhanabalan, the then Minister for Development, announced that the northern islands would be developed for recreation with Coney Island as part of the upcoming Punggol New Town project.

Inhabitants of Coney Island

Coney Island Park is home to at least 157 fauna species and around 86 tree species, of which 53 fauna and 17 tree species are considered locally threatened. Approximately 80 bird species can be sighted on the island. With its rich biodiversity, Coney Island Park is a fitting location for bird and nature enthusiasts. I live you with the last picture for you to enjoy. See you in the next part. Signing off! Sejuk!

All sources are from NParks.