When you think brand spanking new, the quaint neighbourhood of Queenstown probably doesn’t float to mind. But turn back the hands of time, and you’ll find that it’s the home of many “firsts”, pioneering all sorts of public amenities that we use on a daily basis today.
For starters, it’s the very first satellite town, which also plays host to our nation’s first public branch library, polyclinic, and HDB point blocks. You can also add Singapore’s first neighbourhood sports complex to that list, which has recently reopened after a major makeover as the upgraded ActiveSG Queenstown Sport Centre.
Here’s what we saw on our tour of the refreshed facility, from upgraded amenities to preserved heritage features that are sure to evoke some nostalgia.
If you didn’t know, the old Queenstown Sports Complex was opened all the way back in 1970, and is Singapore’s very first neighbourhood sports complex. Having been closed for renovations in May 2025, it now reopens as the ActiveSG Queenstown Sport Centre.
The facility actually announced a soft launch via Facebook on 1st July 2026, and has been welcoming visitors to catch a glimpse of its new additions ever since.
Probably the first thing that’ll catch your eye on your visit is the vibrant green of the upgraded rugby pitch.
The old facility’s field.
Image credit: Roots
Nearby residents would perhaps remember kicking a ball about in the old facility’s football field, or running laps around the field’s 6-lane running track. It even hosted a decentralised National Day Parade back in 1975.
The new rugby pitch is World Rugby-certified, and is used by the national rugby team for training.
Today, they’ve swapped the soccer goalposts for rugby ones. The facility now holds the distinction of housing the first purpose-built public rugby pitch at an ActiveSG sport centre that anyone can book. Should you be planning a game with your mates, you can visit the ActiveSG website to make bookings.
Although you’ll need a booking to use the rugby pitch, you’re free to use the running track. Recently resurfaced, the outer 2 lanes are made from synthetic rubber, which will give you solid traction when clocking in your steps. Interestingly, the 3 inner lanes are demarcated on the pitch itself, making them great for improving your game on the touchlines.
The changing rooms are also air-conditioned.
Those who book the rugby pitch for games also get access to the 2 new changing rooms. These are extra spacious, and are perfect for catching a breather and half-time pep talks. Each room also sports a partition to further section off the space to accommodate for more teams, and come with toilets and shower stalls to freshen up after sweating it out on the pitch.
The refurbished gym was another hotspot that clearly appealed to visitors, as it was pretty much fully packed on our visit – mind you, we swung by at 11am on a random Wednesday. The gym is massive, measuring a roomy 1,000 sqm, and is definitely well-stocked for gym-goers of all ages.
For you gymheads out there, this ActiveSG gym has a total of 6 power racks, 2 of which have hardwood platforms for your compound lifts. However, the entire gym only has 1 Smith machine, which was quite surprising based on the scale of its premises. Also, their dumbbells only went up to 20kg, much to the disappointment of experienced lifters.
Most of the pin-loaded, plate-loaded, and cable machines here are from Life Fitness and Hammer Strength, and the variety is impressive to say the least. Leg curls, chest presses, shoulder presses, calf raises – they’ve got them all.
As for cardio-related machines, there were plenty to go around; we counted 8 treadmills, 3 ellipticals, 1 StairMaster, and 4 stationary bikes. There’s also a functional area in the middle of the gym, where you can find kettlebells, medicine balls, and rowing machines to train for your next HYROX.
Near the gym’s entrance is where you’ll find a slew of HUR-branded machines. We spoke with the staff, and they informed us that these machines use compressed air and lever arms to provide resistance rather than iron weight stacks. These were popular with the older crowd and those with mobility concerns, as they allow for more precise, smaller weight adjustments.
The gym also has 2 huge activity rooms fitted with mirrors. We were told these rooms will host programmes such as kickboxing, yoga, pilates, zumba, and dance classes, but they’re still sorting out the logistics before they become available to the public.
If you’re itching for a dip, you’ll be glad to know that the complex’s swimming pools have been refreshed. Firstly, new deck flooring has been installed to prevent visitors from slipping, and the 10-lane lap pool even has a pool hoist for added accessibility.
Just beside the lap pool, there’s a 0.9m-deep training pool where we saw children and the elderly alike having a blast. The sports centre’s 4.5m-deep diving pool has also been retained, along with its 10m, 5m, 3m, and 1m diving platforms. Much like the rugby pitch, the diving pool isn’t open for public use, so you’ll have to book it via the ActiveSG website.
Behind the diving pool lies a new dry dive facility that’s specially built for Team Singapore drivers, allowing them to carry out high-volume repetitions without water impact. If you’re wondering what that looks like, don’t worry, our athletes won’t be diving headfirst into concrete – they’ll cushion their falls with massive foam pits instead.
Nearby, 2 wading pools are also available for toddlers to splash about in. Long-time visitors of the old Queenstown Sports Complex will also notice that the pool’s iconic mural depicting seahorses and fishes have been preserved; you’ll find them right across the wading pools.
Speaking of murals, an additional 2 of them have been kept and restored. You’ll spot them as you enter the new complex, as they flank the main entrance.
Image credit: SMRT Journeys
Getting to the ActiveSG Queenstown Sport Centre is easy. Simply board a train on the East-West Line and alight at Queenstown MRT station. Exit the station via exit D, and the sports centre is just a 6-minute walk away.
If you’ve opted to drive there, although the complex does not have a carpark that visitors can use, there are plenty of open-air carparks that you can park at along Stirling Road. The carpark rates here start from $0.60/30 minutes, capped at $5.
If you haven’t got plans lined up for the long National Day weekend, consider swinging by the new ActiveSG Queenstown Sport Centre. They’re officially opening on 8th August 2026, and will also play host to the ActiveSG Celebrates, a nationwide sports carnival where you experience a plethora of sporting activities.
What’s more, you’ll be able to enter the sports centre’s gym and swimming pool for free throughout the day, making it a great time to check out the new facilities for yourself.
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