6 Meaningful Experiences Around Potong Pasir

From old quarry to housing estate, laid-back Potong Pasir is packed with picturesque sights and hidden experiences that Singaporeans who don’t live there may not know about

Potong Pasir, in the shadow of its more flashy neighbours such as Kovan and the Serangoon estates, is a nondescript town seemingly frozen in the halcyon days of the ‘80s when the housing estate was built.

Potong Pasir, meaning “cut sand” in Malay, is often overlooked. The area used to be a sand quarry surrounded by kampong in the early days. After decades of growth, it is today known as a unique Singaporean town — that isn’t home to a shopping mall.

Despite the apparent lack of ultra-modern facilities, there are several picturesque sights or more hidden experiences in and around Potong Pasir that you can find.

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3. Shoot arrows or try other recreational classes

Sitting in the heart of Potong Pasir is its own Community Club (CC) which, according to pa.gov.sg, is one of the few CCs in Singapore that has its own indoor archery range.

However, it has more than just an archery club. As seen from one.pa.gov.sg, Potong Pasir CC is also home to an Aikido club and a Peking opera club, and holds bread-making as well as foreign-language courses, among others.

If you’ve ever wanted to shoot arrows like a movie hero or try a new recreational activity, Potong Pasir CC might be one of the best places to do so. You can find out more by calling 6280 1182 or 6287 9465.

Potong Pasir CC, 6 Potong Pasir Ave 2

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of Weekender, Issue 149, April 1 - April 14, 2016, with the headline '6 Meaningful experiences around Potong Pasir'.