Boon Lay Glade playground
Ask a group of kids what their dream job is, and chances are you’ll hear someone say they want to be a firefighter. While it’s a little early for them to really become one, they can already start pretending to save lives at the Boon Lay Glade playground.
Where is the Boon Lay Glade playground located?
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The Boon Lay Glade playground is located near Block 239A Boon Lay Drive, about a 20-minute walk from Boon Lay MRT Station. Alternatively, hop on bus 240 from Boon Lay Interchange and alight at Block 239A.
What to expect at the Boon Lay Glade playground?
7-storey refurbished hose tower
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The first thing that you’d probably notice is the 7-storey hose tower.
This tower wasn’t just built for the playground – it’s actually been around since 1975, back when the old Jurong Fire Station first opened. Fire rescue and hose drills often took place here, making it a key training ground for firefighters.
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The fire station has since moved to its current location at Jurong West Street 26 in 2017 to make way for the new Boon Lay Glade estate. Fun fact: the current Jurong Fire Station is also Singapore’s 1st to have a firefighter slide.
These days, you can still get a glimpse into its past – head to Level 1 of the refurbished hose tower for a mini history lesson. You can also head up to Level 2, though the higher levels are blocked off for safety reasons.
Fire station-themed playground
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In line with the hose tower and the area’s history, the whole playground is decked out in a fire rescue theme. Right next to the tower, you’ll find these adorable little emergency vehicles that your kids can hop onto and “drive”.
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And if those firetrucks weren’t enough for your young ones, head over to the further side of the playground. Not only is the firetruck here bigger, but it has interactive elements too – show your kids the best strategies to win Tic Tac Toe, or teach them how to read a compass.
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The little ones can also tire themselves out here. Let them slide down the 2 slides or get behind the firetruck’s steering wheel – no licence required, obviously.
Image credit: Andrea Chandra Putri
For more thrills, there’s another tower right next to the firetruck. This is the kid-friendly version of the hose tower – let your kids live out their firefighter dreams as they go down the fireman poles and 2 slides.
And make sure to keep an eye out for all the firefighting details here, from the slides designed like water hoses to the “fire” blazing above.
Firefighting motifs around the estate
Image adapted from: Andrea Chandra Putri
Look around the area, and you’ll realise that it’s not just the playground that’s inspired by the fire station. The entire estate pays homage to the old Jurong Fire Station, with buildings designed around the iconic hose tower motif.
Each block even comes with its own firefighting-themed element – try and see how many you can spot.
Play like a firefighter at the Boon Lay Glade playground
If you’re looking for a unique playground for your kid to run around, make this playground your next stop. You’ll even get to learn a little about our firefighting history as your little one fights imaginary fires of their own.
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Cover image adapted from: u/Illustrious-Gur8335 via Reddit, Andrea Chandra Putri