Looking for outdoor places to take your kids for some fun? Here are our picks of the best outdoor playgrounds in Singapore for kids to spend some time staying active outdoors. These exciting outdoor playgrounds range from specially themed play areas to those that simply offer unbeatable fun in the neighbourhood.
The best outdoor playgrounds in Singapore allow children can expand their physical abilities and gross motor skills, practise interacting with their peers and, most importantly, have loads and loads of fun. It is a great way for families to bond together while enjoying the great outdoors.
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Best Outdoor Playgrounds in Central Singapore
Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
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Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is a section of Singapore Botanic Gardens specially set aside for children 14 years old and under. There are different outdoor play areas to explore and enjoy around the Children’s Garden. One of our favourite features of the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is the wooden treehouse that has been built around a tree. Once kids get to the top, they can hop into the slides and make their way back to the ground. Read more about Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.
Where: 481 Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 259769
Opening Hours: 8 am to 7 pm (last admission at 6.30 pm) The Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is closed on Mondays (except when it falls on a designated public holiday)
How to get to Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden: If arriving by car, enter in to the NUS Bukit Timah Campus. Turn right into Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden after car park gantry. Parking is available next to Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. By MRT, the closes station is the Botanic Gardens Station (CC19 / DT9).
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COMO Adventure Grove
The Gallop Extension at Singapore Botanic Gardens is home to the COMO Adventure Grove. The family-friendly playground at the Gallop Extension of the Gardens is filled with play elements which draw inspiration from the greenery of natural habitats. There is a Weeping Fig Tower as well as a giant cempedak fruit they can climb all over. This outdoor playground in Singapore offers kids a way to reconnect with nature through play. Find out more about COMO Adventure Grove.
Where: 5 Gallop Rd, Singapore 258960
Opening Hours: Daily 7 am to 7 pm
How to get to COMO Adventure Grove playground: If arriving by car, there is a car park off Tyersall Avenue. The closest MRT Station is Farrer Road MRT Station (CC20).
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Gardens by the Bay’s Far East Organization Children’s Playground
The Gardens by the Bay Children’s Playground consists of both wet and dry play areas. Spinning flower-shaped showers create a watery playland for kids at the wet play area. If water play is not your thing, try the treehouse-themed dry playground and its rope suspension bridges. Read more about the Gardens by the Bay Far East Organization’ Children’s Garden and its playground.
Where: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
Opening Hours: Thurs to Sun & Public Holiday: 9 am to 7 pm, (Last admission at 6.00pm)
How to get to playground: By car, park at the main Gardens by the Bay car park. The closest MRT station is Gardens by the Bay (TE22).
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Jubilee Park
Found at the foot of the western slopes of Fort Canning Park, Jubilee Park playground features slides which have been built into the slope of the hill as well as see-saws. This outdoor playground in Singapore also has a nature play area where there is a log pile for kids to scramble over. They can then sway away on the different swings found in the park. Find out more details about the Jubilee Park playground.
Where: Junction of River Valley Road and Clemenceau Avenue
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, there is a car park off Clemenceau Avenue. The closest MRT Station is Fort Canning MRT (DT20)
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Whampoa Park Playground
Whampoa Park is one of the new parks in Singapore. It is dominated by a Forest Adventure playground structure where tunnel bridges connect the upper layers and exciting slides provide a way for kids to make their way back down. There’s a multi-person see-saw at Whampoa Park that we haven’t seen installed for a long time. Another unique feature at the park is a Ninja Challenge Course, a fitness challenge for those are 13 and above. Read more about Whampoa Park playground.
Where: Bounded by Kim Keat Road, Whampoa Road and Whampoa Drive
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, there is a car park at Block 112A Whampoa. Buses that reach Whampoa Park include 139, 125 and 124.
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Toa Payoh Crest Playground
We just love how the Toa Payoh Crest playground is designed to make use of the slopes at this estate. Kids can scramble up and down the slopes at this terrain-hugging outdoor playground in Toa Payoh. Find out more about the Toa Payoh Crest playground.
Where: In front of Block 131A Toa Payoh Lorong 1
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at multi storey car park at 130 Lor 1 Toa Payoh. Closest MRT Station is Caldecott MRT (CC17).
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Play @ Heights Park
Located in Toa Payoh Lorong 2, Play @ Heights Park is a family-friendly park which invites kids have some fun at a neighbourhood water play park and at its playground, while other members of the family can enjoy its fitness facilities. Another unusual play feature at this park is the walking rollercoaster. There are also giant trampolines that the whole family can jump up and down on together. Find out more about Play @ Heights Park.
Where: 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh, Block 144, Singapore 310144
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at the multi-storey car park at Block 141A or 146A. Buses that serve the playground include 154. The closest MRT Station Toa Payoh MRT (NS19)
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Spider Playground
Itsy-bitsy spider? Not at this outdoor playground in Singapore. Located at SkyOasis @ Dawson, the playground is made up of a huge spider that kids can have some fun scaling. It has sea foam green thorax and eight bright yellow legs. But don’t worry, the only web that you will encounter here is the webbing that is slung out under the spider where kids can hang out. Find out more about the Spider Playground at Dawson.
Where: 40A Margaret Drive
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at the multi-storey car park at Block 41 Margaret Drive. Closest MRT station is Queenstown (EW19)
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Wonderland Playground at Dawson Vista
Dawson Vista has an Alice in Wonderland-themed playground. Kids can say “hi” to the Cheshire Cat and walk through a gateway as they get drawn into this colourful playground set in the Dawson estate. Find out more about the Wonderland playground.
Where: In front of Block 78B Dawson Vista
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at the multi-storey car park at Blk 78A. Closest MRT station is Queenstown (EW19)
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Hills & Ribbons Playground
Another fun playground worth exploring at the Dawson area is the Hills & Ribbons playground beside Margaret Drive Hawker Centre at the SkyResidence @ Dawson. The most prominent feature at the Hills & Ribbons playground is its treehouse structure which can either be reached by a flight of colourful stairs, or by tramping up a sloped net. The treehouse is made up of various platforms. A tube slide provides a quick way to exit the treehouse. There are also other climbing obstacles for kids around the playground. Find out more about the Hills & Ribbons Playground.
Where: 35 Margaret Dr
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at Blk 37A. Buses 970, 111 and 145 serve the playground area. The closest MRT station is Queenstown (EW19).
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HortPark Playground
While some may find the Gillman Barracks playground across Alexandra road to be fun, we personally prefer the HortPark playground. This underrated playground has a variety of play areas that cater to different ages. These include a climbing frame as well as different mounds and pieces of play equipment. Plus, little ones can also enjoy exploring the original nature playgarden or wandering around the other lawns and gardens at HortPark. Find out more about what you can expect at HortPark.
Where: 33 Hyderabad Rd, Singapore 119578
Opening Hours: 6 am to 11 pm
How to get to playground: There is a car park at HortPark. The closest MRT station is Labrador Park (CC27).
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Tiong Bahru Park Train Playground
The centrepiece of the Tiong Bahru Park Playground is a whacky train structure that kids love to climb aboard. The best way to exit the train is through one of the fun slides running out from the train. The train makes it a fun outdoor destination and one of our favourite picks for the best outdoor playgrounds in Singapore. Read more about Tiong Bahru Park Playground.
Where: Junction of Tiong Bahru Road and Lower Delta Road
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: There is a car park at Tiong Bahru Park, it is located off Tiong Bahru Road. It is a five to seven minute walk from Tiong Bahru MRT station (EW17).
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Outdoor Playgrounds in the North of Singapore
Admiralty Park Playground
Slides, slides and more slides. Admiralty Park Playground has 26 of them, including the longest and highest in a public playground. It offers amazing fun for kids of all ages. After you finish playing at the playground, you can get a dose of nature at the nature forest end of the park. Read more about Admiralty Park.
Where: Along Riverside Road, next to Republic Polytechnic
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: The closest parking is at the car park off Riverside Road. It is a 15 minute walk from Woodlands MRT Station (NS9).
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Sembawang Park Playground
Sembawang Park in the north of Singapore is a beautiful green park. The park’s Battleship Playground is a unique playground that pays tribute to two British ships, The Prince of Wales and Repulse, that were sunk during World War 2. This awesome outdoor playground in Singapore opened in July 2013 and kids can explore both inside the ship and its upper decks. There is even a hole in the hull where it was “hit” by a torpedo. In addition the Sembawang Park ship playground, a nature playgarden can also be found at the park, where kids can engage with nature through play. Find out more about the Sembawang Park outdoor playground.
Where: Within Sembawang Park, closer towards the sea.
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at Sembawang Park Car Park 1. From Sembawang MRT Station (NS11), take Bus 882 to the end of Sembawang Road.
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Woodlands Waterfront Playground
The high rope playground at Woodlands Waterfront is great for older kids. They can scramble up to “crows nests” suspended high above the ground at this unique outdoor playground. Younger kids that don’t want or can’t make the ascent are not forgotten. They can play at a regular playground at Woodlands Waterfront too. Find out more about Woodlands Waterfront. While there are also other high ropes playgrounds around Singapore at locations such as Tampines Green Forest Park, Tampines Green Foliage and at West Plains, Bukit Batok, the one at Woodlands Waterfront is the granddaddy and probably one of the most challenging.
Where: Admiralty Rd West, Singapore 759956
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: There is a car park at Woodlands Waterfront. By bus, take 856 from Woodlands North MRT station (TE1)
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Canberra Park Playground
If your kids love swings, they will love the Canberra Park playground. There are a myriad of swings in this neighbourhood park. Kids can make their way through a tunnel made out of dinosaur bones, explore raised walkways and platforms, and take on one of the longest rope obstacles courses we’ve come across for kids to tackle. Find out more about the outdoor Canberra Park playground.
Where: Sembawang Crescent, Singapore 750325
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: Take bus 952 or 859B from Sembawang MRT Station (NS11)
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Circle Green Park
Set in the midst of the housing estate in Woodlands is an awesome climbing structure. It is one of three playgrounds at Circle Green Park. We like it because of all the opportunities it presents for kids to build up their confidence as they scale up the top of the playground. Find out more about Circle Green Park and its outdoor playground.
Where: In front of Block 735 Woodlands Circle
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at Block 728A. The closest MRT station is Admiralty MRT station (NS10)
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Marsiling Park
Often overlooked, Marsiling Park has an interesting butterfly playground which younger kids can play on. In addition, there is also a Ribbonscape playground and a more standard-type playground in the park. You can also enjoy the views of the water around the park. Find out more about Marsiling Park.
Where: Woodlands Centre Rd, Singapore 738930
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, there is a car park off Woodlands Centre Road. The closest MRT station is Marsiling (NS8).
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Mandai Wildlife West Playgrounds
Mandai Wildlife West, the area outside Bird Paradise, is home to several free outdoor playgrounds. In total, there are three playgrounds to explore at Mandai Wildlife West: Pangolin Hideout, Pangolin Adventure and Forest Stream. Pangolin Hideout consists of a wide tower with a long slide and tunnels in the mounds perfect for crawling, burrowing and climbing. Pangolin Adventure is an inclusive playground while the Forest Stream playground encourages kids to balance on a suspension bridge and weave through the root-like structures inspired by mangrove forests. Get more details about the Mandai Wildlife West playgrounds.
Where: 20 Mandai Lake Rd, Singapore 729825
Opening Hours: 8 am to 9 pm
How to get to playground: By car, park, at the Mandai Wildlife West car park, or by bus, take the Mandai Khatib shuttle from Khatib MRT Station (NS14).
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Yishun N8 Park Playground
Located next to HomeTeamNS Khatib is the Yishun N8 Park, a neighbourhood park that has a playground made up of colourful houses raised up on stilts. There are three sets of interconnected and elevated houses. You will also find a trio of trampolines along with other play areas around the outdoor park. Find out more about Yishun N8 Park Playground.
Where: In between Block 809 and HomeTeamNS Khatib
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at the open air car park at Block 809. The closest MRT station is Khatib MRT Station (NS14)
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Casa Spring Playgrounds
The Casa Spring playgrounds in the Yishun estate is a grassland play spot where kids can play around supersized ladybirds, ants and a gigantic grasshopper. There are three separate playgrounds at the Casa Spring housing estate, each featuring different grassland creatures. Find out more about the Casa Spring playgrounds.
Where: 466A Yishun Ave 6, Singapore 761466
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: Take bus 117 or 807 from Khatib MRT Station (NS14). By car, there is a multi-storey car park at Block 465.
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Outdoor Playgrounds in the East of Singapore
Pasir Ris Park Playground
Pasir Ris Park Playground is a well-shaded playground with plenty of play spots for kids. From swings to net tunnels, it is one of the best outdoor playgrounds in Singapore. It also has a pirate ship playground where kids can make use of their imagination to pretend they are swashbuckling pirates. Located at Elias Road, it is not far off from Pasir Ris Beach. And after you are done at the playground, you can go cycling around the park too. Read more about Pasir Ris Park Playground.
Where: 110 Pasir Ris Rd, Singapore 519113
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: There is an open air car park at Pasir Ris Park. Or take buses 58, 403, 358 or 359 from Pasir Ris Bus Interchange.
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Ubi Grove Transport Playgrounds
The Ubi Grove playground offer plenty of fun with four different themed areas that will get kids excited! Children can play on a cargo truck where they can climb into the driver’s cab and grab the steering wheel. Then climb into a toolbox or take a drive around a road circuit. Then explore a super-sized Monster Car Playground. Find out more details about the Ubi Grove Playgrounds.
Where: 358d Ubi Rd 3, Singapore 401358
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: The closest MRT station is Ubi (DT27). By car, park at Block 357 Ubi Road 3
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Coastal PlayGrove
Located at the site of the former Big Splash, Coastal PlayGrove is a family-friendly outdoor enclave with play areas, nature spots and dining outlets which cater to everyone. It is dominated by its 16-metre tall play tower. Ascend the tower through a series of nets or via a ramp. Then take one of two slides back down to the ground. This is one of the best outdoor playgrounds in Singapore. Read more about Coastal PlayGrove.
Where: 902 E Coast Park Service Rd, Singapore 449874
Opening Hours: 8 am to 8 pm
How to get to playground: By car, there is a car park at Coastal Playgrove.
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Marine Cove Playground
Unsurprisingly, the Marine Cove Playground at East Coast Park is based on a nautical theme. Its main structure is modelled after a lighthouse and there are different areas keep children busy. Younger children can have fun with crazy mirrors and circular swings found around the 3,500 square metre playground. After working up a healthy appetite, there is a row of restaurants and cafes nearby conveniently provide a place to grab a bite. Find out more.
Where: 1000 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 449876
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, there is a car park at Marine Cove.
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Bidadari Park Playground
The Bidadari Park playground is set in the midst of the rustic park and features two structures that kids can climb up to get a birds’ eye view of the surrounding area. There is a spiraling entry at the main bird nest and another long passage up by the side. Two slides provide a way out down from different levels. Find out more about the Bidadari Park playground.
KPMG Wellness Garden Nature Playgarden
East Coast Park already has several nature playgardens but the one at the KPMG Wellness Garden has quite a number play areas for children. This includes Kelong where kids can explore stilts inspired by the wooden stilts of the kelong and Stranded Cargo that features the frame of crates as well as lookout points and a trampoline. Sand Dunes invites kids to play with sand and there is also a little “digger” for them to operate too. Find out more about what else is at the KPMG Wellness Garden.
Where: East Coast Park, East Coast Park, Area D (Beside Car Park D5)
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at Car Park D5.
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Airplane Playground at Dakota Breeze
Young ones can climb aboard the frame of a jet airplane that sits ready for take off at Dakota Breeze. Besides the airplane-themed playground, there are two other play areas for kids at this outdoor playground – a helicopter playground and a heliport. Get set for a flight of fantasy at the Dakota Breeze Airplane Playground.
Where: 92A Jalan Satu, Singapore 392092
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: Closest MRT station is Mountbatten MRT Station (CC7).
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Tampines Green Forest Park
Scale the heights of the climbing nets at the Tampines Green Forest Park playground. Venture through the sky cabins at this playground found along Tampines Avenue 8. Get more details about the Tampines Green Forest Park playground.
Where: 879A Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 521879
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: Take buses 118, 69, 129 or 518 from Tampines West MRT Station (DT31)
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Tampines GreenDew Playground: Cactus and Penguin
Tampines GreenDew playgrounds are based on two unusual themes: a desert-themed playground for older ones and a penguin playground for little kids. At the centre of the Desert Playground is a set of structures, fashioned to look like cacti, inter-connected by bridges. On one of the cactus structures, instead of spikes, there are handholds that kids can use to climb up for a better view. The Penguin Playground features cute black and white penguin figures standing around what seems to be a sea filled with bobbing buoys. Read more about the Tampines GreenDew playgrounds.
Where: 647A Tampines St 62, Singapore 521647
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at the multi-storey car park at Block 647. Take bus 298, 15, 168 or 27 from Tampines MRT Station (EW2)
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Tampines Green Foliage Playground
The Tampines Green Foliage Playground is a fun, elevated playground that offers kids a chance to have some adventures in the neighbourhood. It consists of a consists of a long and winding structure. It features seven huts or resting points. These are each interconnected by a netted ramp bridges. From both ends, the netted bridges converge at the highest point at the hut in the middle of the play structure. Find out more about the Tampines Green Foliage Playground.
Where: Block 646A
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at the multi-storey car park at Block 646. Take bus 298, 15, 168 or 27 from Tampines MRT Station (EW2)
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Pasir Ris Park Nature Playgarden
Nature playgardens in Singapore are designed to encourage little ones to get outdoors and experience nature. While there are numerous playgardens all around Singapore, we think the one at Pasir Ris Park is worth calling out. The Pasir Ris Park Nature Playgarden is divided into four different zones. Each of these was inspired by kampong life and Pasir Ris’ past as a coastal settlement. Wander around the Village Settlement Zone, make your way to the Village Square before ending up at the Shore. Find out more about what to expect at the Pasir Ris Park Nature Playgarden.
Where: 159T Jalan Loyang Besar, Campsite 1, @, Park, Singapore 506927
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, there is a car park in front of the nature playgarden. By bus, take bus 89, 354, 3, 17 or 5 from the Pasir Ris bus interchange.
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Woodleigh Hillside Playground
At the Woodleigh Hillside Playgrounds, kids can have fun going on a nature scavenger hunt or climbing a naturalistic looking play tower. The playgrounds here may not be very large but they still offer plenty of fun for little ones. There are ample climbing opportunities at the Rope Climbing Tower, along with a chance to play a game of I-spy with little animals. Then the treehouse playground is plenty of fun for younger kids to explore. Find out more about the Woodleigh Hillside Playground.
Where: 212 Bidadari Park Drive, Singapore 360212
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, there is a car park under the playground
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Buangkok Square Park
Not only does Buangkok Square Park have a community water park but it also has a cute and colourful village playground. There are two sets of huts, one for younger kids and another for older ones. These colourful structure are plenty of fun for kids who can make their way through the huts using the bridges. Find out more about Buangkok Square Park and its playgrounds.
Where: Buangkok Crescent, beside Buangkok Square Mall at 991 Buangkok Link Singapore 530991
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: Those driving can park at Buangkok Square Mall. By bus, take 329, 43M or 43 from Buangkok MRT Station (NE15)
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Fernvale Acres Cow Playground
Move over to the Fernvale Acres cow playground a cow, or two, or three, are standing by for kids to rodeo up for some fun. Kids can climb up the wooden bull using the green foot and handholds where they can grab the bull by its horns. On the inside of the cow, there is a latticework of ropes. Find out more details about the Fernvale Acres cow playground.
Where: In front of Block 402 Fernvale Lane, Singapore 791402.
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: Those driving can park at the mult-storey car park in front of the playground.
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You can discover more fun playgrounds around the Fernvale area of Sengkang.
Rivervale Shores Playground
The Rivervale Shores playground in Sengkang offers kids a chance to hideaway up within three colourful birds nests. The most striking feature is the three elevated pods. These look like the nests of weaver birds. Light blue, serene teal and bright yellow, the three birds nests are interconnected to each other by netted bridges. Other play equipment at this outdoor playground in Singapore includes two basket swings and a regular seated swing too. Get more details about the Rivervale Shores playground.
Where: Block 173C Sengkang East Drive
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at the car park at 172 Sengkang East Drive.
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Punggol Northshore Drive Huts in the Air Playground
Punggol Northshore Drive Playground with huts faces out towards the water that meets with Sungei Punggol. The most impressive of the hut structures at the playground consist of three huts, interconnected by various bridges. These set of huts in the air are plenty of fun for older children with the top hut offering a nice view, especially with the water close by, just across from the Punggol Park Connector. We like the little details like a bird house on one of them too! Find out more about the Punggol Northshore Drive Huts Playground.
Where: Between Blocks 420D and 422B Northshore
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: Closest LRT station is Samudera. There is basement parking at Block 420D.
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Outdoor Playgrounds in the West of Singapore
West Coast Park Playground
With the theme “Play Centre in the West”, the West Coast Park Playground had to be on our list of the best outdoor playgrounds in Singapore. The massive playground has multiple play spaces that cater to all ages. From the iconic red climbing rope pyramid to the little red fire engine, there is loads of fun waiting at West Coast Park Playground for kids from two to 12. Get all the details about West Coast Park playground.
Where: Along West Coast Highway, close to the McDonald’s outlet.
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, there is a car park at West Coast Park
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Forest Ramble, Jurong Lake Gardens
The awesome Forest Ramble playground at Jurong Lake Gardens is simply amazing. There are so many different play areas – from climbing to swings to trampolines. It is designed to mimic the movements of swamp animals and it is perfect to get kids moving and grooving. And just beside Forest Ramble is the Butterfly Maze and Children’s Discovery Area. It is simply fun for the family. Be sure to check out Forest Ramble, the Jurong Lake Gardens playground.
Where: Jurong Lake Gardens, close to Chinese Garden Road.
Opening Hours: 8 am to 10 pm, Closed on Mondays (except for Public Holidays) and Tuesdays if preceding Monday is a Public Holiday
How to get to playground: By car, the closest car park is the Jurong Lake Gardens North Car Park. The closest MRT station is Lakeside MRT Station (EW26)
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West Coast ParkView Playground: Giant Purple Octopus & The Pirate Ship Tower
The West Coast ParkView playground provides plenty of fun with two different play spaces where kids of various ages can climb, bounce and challenge themselves on interesting play equipment. The two West Coast ParkView playgrounds offer different play experiences. Older kids can tackle what looks like a giant purple octopus while younger ones not only have a pirate ship but can also explore a lookout tower. Get more details about the West Coast ParkView Playground.
Where: 801C West Coast Crescent
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, there is a multi-storey car park at Blcok 801 West Coast Crescent
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Clementi NorthArc Bee Hive, Whale and KTM Train Playgrounds
Clementi NorthArc is home to several interesting outdoor playgrounds. Kids can play at a brightly coloured Bee Hive themed playground or relive the past on a KTM train playground for toddlers. There is also a blue whale playground and other climbing structures too. Find out more about the Clementi NorthArc playgrounds.
Where: Off Clementi Avenue 6
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: Take buses 183, 105, 106, 185 or 189 from Clementi MRT Station (EW23)
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Kinetic Garden at Science Centre Singapore
This unique outdoor playground at Science Centre Singapore holds various exhibits and elements which allow children to have fun while learning various principles of science. Open to the elements, the Kinetic Garden may be looking a bit weathered but it is still an interesting place to visit with kids. It is designed to allow children to learn about the inter-relationship between different forms of energy and more. Find out more about the Kinetic Garden.
Where: 21 Jurong Town Hall Rd, Singapore 609433
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at the Science Centre Singapore car park. The closest MRT station is Jurong East MRT station (EW 24 / NS1)
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Choa Chu Kang Mega Playground
The Choa Chu Kang Mega Playground not one, not two but three play areas for kids of different ages. Two of its outdoor playground are unlike others that we’ve seen in the neighbourhoods. There is a treehouse playground and a playground themed after a stack of acorn. Get more details about the Choa Chu Kang Mega Playground.
Where: In front of Block 421A
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at the open air car park at Block 424 and 421. Closest MRT station is Choa Chu Kang MRT station (NS4)
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Teck Whye View Train Playground
It is all aboard for some adventurous fun at the Teck Whye View playground. The main play area for kids between the ages of 6 to 12 is dubbed the Locomotive Steam Adventure and what an adventure awaits! There is a green with red trimming train, made up of a locomotive with carriages in tow, that kids can play and climb about on. Once they are done with the locomotive, kids can make their way to the adjacent This impressive-looking water tower playground has two huts that reach up into the sky. One of this has a clock face on it, perhaps another nod to trains and train schedules. The huts are interconnected by a sheltered walkway.. Find out more about the Teck Whye View Playground.
Where: In front of Block 161A Jalan Teck Whye
Opening hours: 24 hours
Fuji Hill Playground
Fuji Hill at Bukit Batok has several playground areas but the most eye-catching one is the slide which has been built to take advantage of the hill’s slope. There are also elevated boardwalks and viewing points at the top of the hill. Read more about Fuji Hill park.
Where: Block 224 Bukit Batok
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: Closest MRT station is Bukit Batok MRT Station (NS2). By car, park at Block 212.
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Bukit Batok West Plains Playground
Bukit Batok West has a number of interesting outdoor playgrounds. However, one that stands out is the West Plains @ Bukit Batok playground. This features a tall play structure is shaped like a set of barrels that lead to a series of towers. In addition, there are other rope play elements. Find out more about the Bukit Batok West Plains playground.
Where: 464B Bukit Batok West Ave. 8, Singapore 652464
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: Take bus 991 from Bukit Gombak MRT Station (NS3). Or by car, park at Block 463
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Tank Playground at Keat Hong Quad
Found among the flats at Keat Hong, the imposing tank and ready-to-go army truck playgrounds offer a way to charge into fun. As an extra, the tank playground has a vertical playground too. Read more here.
Where: Block 815C at Choa Chu Kang Avenue 1
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: Take bus 172, 991 from Choa Chu Kang MRT Station (NS4)
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Senja Woods Playground
Bright yellow pods suspended above the ground characterise the Senja Woods playground. The Senja Woods playground’s main feature is its elevated playground. Raised up on green “stilts”, the yellow pods are interconnected by a series of netted mesh bridges. Read more about the Senja Woods Playground.
Where: In front of Block 638 Senja Ridges
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: Closest LRT station is Jelapang (BP12)
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Tengah Fruit Truck and Treehouse Playgrounds
It almost feels as if Tengah is overcompensating for being a new estate by having an entire array of fun playgrounds for kids. There is the fruit truck playground where oversized fruits await and a trio of treehouse playgrounds a short distance away too. Find out more about the Tengah playgrounds.
Where: At the park between Blocks 131A and 111A, and close to Plantation Crescent.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Taman Jurong Park Play Curl
This massive Play Curl playground at Jurong offers plenty of opportunities for exploration for kids. There are multiple entryways into the playground. Nearby, there are even more fun play spots with an obstacle course and play equipment for younger kids. Get more details about the playground at Taman Jurong Park.
Where: Yung Ho Rd, Singapore 610153
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By bus, take 154, 240 or 246 from Lakeside MRT station (EW 26). By car, park at the open air car park at Block 154 Yung Ho Road
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Jurong West Jewel Playground
The towers at Jurong West Jewel playground have an angular design that reminds us of a cluster of mineral deposits. Alternatively, you can think of them as industrial structures with their pipes and columns exposed. There are several fun ways to enter the towers. These range from a regular set of stairs to footholds that have been incorporated into the design of the towers. At the other end of the courtyard, another tower for younger child and a four-person seesaw that riders can comfortably enjoy rocking up and down. Find out more about the Jurong West Jewel playground.
Where: 991A Upper Jurong Rd, Singapore 631991
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at the multi-storey car parka t 991 Upper Jurong Road. By bus, take bus 974 from Boon Lay MRT Station.
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Jurong Central Park Playground
At Jurong Central Park, kids can play a real life version of Snakes & Ladders making use the playground elements. Land on a square with a ladder and you get to climb it and get a boost on the play board. Land on a square with a slide and you get sent back down a few notches. Find out more about what to expect at Jurong Central Park.
Where: Junction off Jalan Boon Lay & Boon Lay Way, 609961
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: The closest MRT station is Boon Lay MRT Station (EW 27)
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Origami Playground
Shaped with folds like those found in a piece of paper is the Origami Playground at Jurong West Park. Hidden within the structure, there are hammocks and a slide. Get more details about the Origami Playground in Jurong West.
Where: 825 Jurong West Street 81, Singapore 640825
Opening Hours: 24 hours
How to get to playground: By car, park at the open air car park at Block 830 Jurong West
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