The Esplanade was the focal point of sporting activities in Singapore from the early days, thus it served to unite the people in physical sports and other activities. This seafront promenade was further inland then and the Esplanade stretched across the Padang. Esplanade Park was built in 1943 on the Esplanade grounds.
Esplanade Park is located at Connaught Drive, opposite City Hall and the Supreme Court.

In 1890, land around the Esplanade was reclaimed and enlarged, turning it into a popular place for evening walks and social activities. In 1953, as part of the Coronation Celebrations, the seafront promenade was refurbished and renamed Queen Elizabeth Walk. The park was redeveloped in 1991.

The Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, was recently built on a reclaimed land behind Esplanade Park, and hence its name. The high-class state-of-the-art Theatres on the Bay is Singapore's landmark location for arts and cultural events, symbolising a new milestone in the arts scene of Singapore.

Esplanade Park is one of the oldest parks in Singapore. Many historical landmarks were built in it, including the Lim Bo Seng Memorial, the Cenotaph and the Tan Kim Seng Fountain.