Pasir Ris Park has always been a favourite getaway for families in the East. And one of the biggest draws for families with kids is the massive Pasir Ris Park playground.
With its idyllic seaside setting, ample cover from mature trees and cool breeze blowing in from the shoreline, it is no wonder that the park and its playground has always been a staple of weekend escapes and holiday retreats.
Pasir Ris Park Playground: Plenty of Fun for Kids
Located at the stretch of park in front of Elias Road and its many bungalows, the Pasir Ris Park playground has multiple play areas catering to children of various ages.
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Just like the park it is located in, the Pasir Ris Park Playground is spread out pretty widely.
Each play area provides a glimpse of the next, promising something new to explore and discover over just the next ridge.
King of the Hill
One of the most prominent features at Pasir Ris Park’s playground is a hill ringed with contour lines.
Sitting at the top of the hill is a polygonal rope climbing structure.
Red climbing ropes cling like a spiderweb to the structure’s blue frame. Climbers who make it to the top are rewarded with a silver serpentine slide that takes them from the top of the structure to the bottom of the hill.
Also on the hill is a red, rectangular rope tunnel, looking a bit weathered from the exposure to the sun and the sea air.
It cleverly makes use if the hill’s slope on one end and has a sloped climbing net on the other.
Another interesting feature at the playground is a terraced knoll.
Three approaches to the hill have been fitted with brightly coloured climbing holds that aid little ones making their way to the top of the low knoll.
Once at the top, two slides provide a quick escape back to the base of the knoll.
Lying between the hills is an octet of tubular pipes that invite imaginative play.
Behind these is the old Rope Pyramid. It was once an icon of Pasir Ris Park Playground. This was once a distinct feature of the playground. However, given the rest of the climbing equipment, it now looks a bit tired sitting under a canopy of trees.
Swings are also found in this play area. The blue, yellow and red frames invite kids to kick up their feet and sway in the breeze.
Pasir Ris Park Playground probably has one of the highest number of swings in any playground around Singapore. (However for the ultimate swing playground, check out Canberra Park).
There are also zip lines where kids can take turns whizzing back and forth across the sandy playground.
Next to the “King of the Hill” play area is another fitted with soft foam flooring.
The area’s main feature here is a blue and white play structure. A climbing frame encourages kids to practise their gross motor skills. Teeter totters complete the set of play equipment here.
Pasir Ris Pirate Ship
One of the newer features at the Pasir Ris Park playground is the pirate ship.
Set in a sand pit, the pirate ship is clad in earthy tones with black flags sporting a pair of crossed swords flying high above.
Kids can explore the pirate ship playground, including its upper decks.
A basket swing next to the ship structure lets little swashbucklers sway away.
This pirate ship is complemented by another playground just up the hill. This area stands out as it features a structure that is built around a live tree!
A ramp leads from the ground to the sheltered platform where there is a palm tree growing out from the ground, through the floor and sprouting up through the roof.
The playground is outfitted with similar cladding to the pirate ship.
Play Away with Inclusive Playground Features
And there’s more! Closer towards the sea is another play area.
Inclusive playground equipment here include swings, including one that caters to wheelchair users.
Little ones have a maze that they can play in.
Pasir Ris Park Playground: A Family Favourite
The park has many well-shaded areas skirting the playground’s perimeter. This allows parents and caregivers to relax under the shade while keeping an eye on the kids.
A set of public toilets are also conveniently located nearby.
The sandy beach and a wonderfully rustic view of the nearby kelongs offshore add to the idyllic vibes of the park.
With such a perfect setting and with its massive playground, it is therefore no wonder that the Pasir Ris Park Playground is a perennial favourite with families. This looks to continue to be the case for years to come.
How to Get to Pasir Ris Park Playground
Pasir Ris Park playground is located at the western end of the park, close to the therapeutic garden.
For those who are driving, it can be reached by Elias Road. It is located close to car park E.
Those making their way there on foot from Pasir Ris Drive 3 can reach it by the connector at Sungei Api Api.
