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You’ve probably already caught wind of Singapore hosting Asia’s first-ever pickleball cruise, alongside the steady rollout of new courts popping up around the island – and it seems we’re not planning to hit pause anytime soon. Meet ActiveSG Courts @ Farrer Park – a new bunch of pickleball courts carved out of the waiting area at Little India Bus Terminal.
What was once a sheltered spot for buses and commuters is now home to eight shiny pickleball courts. The facility was officially on March 14, and is Singapore's latest addition to the country’s ever-expanding lineup of sports spaces.
From March 16 onwards, players can swing by Monday through Saturday from 9am to 9pm. However, come Sunday, the space reverts to its original function as a bus terminal and will not be available for bookings.
With these eight pickleball courts, Singapore now has approximately over 80 public pickleball courts bookable through MyActiveSG+. Sport Singapore also plans to roll out 50 new multi-use courts across the island over the next five years under the Sports Facilities Master Plan, which aims to place sports facilities within a 10-minute walk of most homes by 2030. The Farrer Park courts are a preview of that vision.
The Farrer Park project also hints at bigger plans brewing in the area. Down the line, the upcoming ActiveSG Sport Park @ Farrer Park is expected to add a sheltered swimming complex, inclusive gyms and multipurpose play areas to the neighbourhood.
ActiveSG Courts @ Farrer Park is located at 5A Race Course Road, Singapore 219775, 6 minutes from Little India MRT. The pickleball courts are now open for bookings via the MyActiveSG+ app. Peak-hour slots will be balloted, while the rest go to the fastest fingers. Adult Singaporean residents can enjoy a game for just $2.50, while the standard rate for non-residents is $3.30. Students and senior citizens get a discounted rate of $1.50 per session.
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