The Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor runs under the MRT tracks and literally serves as a walking connector through the estate. However, it is also a connector that brings the community together to form connections with a new Yew Tee water playground, dry playgrounds and heritage zones.
The Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor, located just to the north of Yew Tee MRT station, offers exciting new amenities to the community. These include playgrounds and a water park for kids and families along with heritage zones and community spaces for residents of all ages.
Overview of the Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor
There are three zones at the Yew Tee Lifestyle corridor. These stretch out from just north of Yew Tee MRT Station at Choa Chu Kang Street 62, underneath the MRT tracks all the way to the Pang Sua Park Connector. The three zones at the Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor are:
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Area 1: Heart of Yew Tee
The Heart of Yew Tee is located closest to Yew Tee MRT station.
Heritage Plaza
Pay a visit to the Heritage Plaza and learn more about Yew Tee’s past. For example, did you know that the name Yew Tee is related to oil facilities that were previous located in the vicinity? Signboards at the Heritage Plaza shed light on the neighbourhood’s history.
Yew Tee Water Playground: Waterplay Plaza
Just beside the Heritage Plaza is the water playground. This Yew Tee water play area will get kids very excited as it features spray tunnels and rocking buckets that send water splashing down.
There is also a water play channel where kids can sail their toy ships, similar to the one found at Play @ Heights Park.
Other play features at the Yew Tee water playground include a fountain that shoots up high into the air.
On the practical side of things, the Yew Tee water playground has an interesting solution to the need for changing areas. There are standalone structures each have a single changing rooms and shower on the outside. Three of these can be found at the Yew Tee water play area.
The Yew Tee water playground is open from 9 am to 8 pm. Just press a button to start the fun going! The kids are definitely going to enjoy running around and splashing out at the Yew Tee water playground.
Sampan Garden
The Sampan Garden has raised planters that are designed to resemble sampan boats. Residents can take a seat to enjoy the ambiance and greenery, especially when the planters grow out a bit more.
Oil Drum Playground
The fun for kids and families at the Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor continues at the Oil Drum playground. The bright orange playground is inspired by Yew Tee’s past.
Kids can make their up way one of the barrel shaped structures where netted ropes providing climbing aids on the inside.
Next to the main structure, there is another play structure that has been designed to look like a stack of oil barrels. It is a fun that the playground plays homage to the estate’s past.
Area 2: Spirit of Kampong
Village Entrance
The next section of the Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor is the Spirit of Kampong. This kampong spirit is celebrated with a set of sculptures located at the corner of Choa Chu Kang North 7 and Choa Chu Kang Drive.
Accompanying information boards at the Village Entrance area help to recall the history of Yew Tee Village.
Little Treehouse Playground
Kids are in for a treat as there is a children’s playground at the Spirit of Kampong. This one is a playground that consists of an elevated structure that looks as it has been made out of wood call the Little Treehouse playground.
Kids can climb up and have some fun at this Yew Tee playground.
Street Soccer Court
For those who want to get in some exercise and fun at the same time, there is a Street Soccer Court too. It is all part of cultivating the kampong spirit even in modern day Yew Tee.
Kampong Pavilion
Speaking of the kampong spirit, there is a large Kampong Pavilion that acts as space for large scale community events. This sheltered pavilion stretches all the way along Choa Chu Kang Drive to Choa Chu Kang Crescent.
Area 3: Celebration of Harvest
The third section of the Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor stretches from Choa Chu Kang Crescent down to the Pang Sua Park Connector. Called Celebration of Harvest, this section has a more green and nature theme to it.
Sensory Garden
A small garden provides a tranquil spot for residents to slow down.
Orchard Playground
Kids and families have yet another playground to enjoy. This Yew Tee playground has an agrarian theme. The main play structure looks like a giant tomato. Kids can make their way inside and enjoy having fun exploring the playground structure.
There are also a set of swings at the Orchard Playground and an accessible merry-go-round, providing a spot to kick back and enjoy.
Fitness Corner and Rehab Exercise Corner
The focus is on fitness and well-being at the Fitness and Rehab Exercise Corner. There is equipment for those seeking to improve their physical well-being.
Yew Tee Amphitheatre
At the very end of the Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor is the Amphitheatre. This space has been laid out thoughtfully to overlook the Pang Sua Canal with the Pang Sua Park Connector in front of it.
Enjoying the Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor
Yew Tee often gets jibes for being one of most boring neighbourhoods in Singapore. However, with the opening of the various section of the Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor, the water playground and the other playgrounds, we think that it is a rather quaint neighbourhood and these new features provide fun and exciting play opportunities for kids and families. And the entire Yew Tee Lifestyle Corridor is now open just in time for the year-end school holidays and will be welcomed fun in the neighbourhood.
If you are looking for more fun things to do, check out our guide to things to do during the year-end school holidays 2024.
