A sunny day spent at the beach with a Mr. Coconut in hand sounds nice. But sometimes, you just want to strap on some sturdy shoes and hit a hiking trail.
Well, guess what? That stroll can be found at Admiralty Park along with an enormous playground for kids that also happens to be free.
Walk for 15 minutes from Woodlands MRT station or hop on bus 856 which departs from ‘W’lands Nth Stn’ bus stop. Get off at the ‘Aft W’Lands Waterfront Pk’ bus stop and you’ll arrive at Admiralty Park.
Admiralty Park seems to have it all: lush greenery, scenic landscape, and even a playground that consists of 26 slides, tubes, and zip lines. The park is split into different main zones: Junior Play, Adventure Play, and Family Terracing. Below is a deeper dive into each play area.
Between the green tube slides, open metallic slides, cargo nets, and sand pits at the Junior Play area, toddlers aged 2-5 years old will have a ball. There are also several swings including a tandem swing that comes with a bucket and a regular seat so parents can sit behind their bubs. Additionally, there’s a dedicated wheelchair swing and an accessible merry-go-round for disabled kids to use. Parents can also join in on the fun with Admiralty Park’s massive family slide, which can fit up to 4 people to slide down the slope together.
Image credit: National Parks Board
Suitable for children between the ages of 3-12, the 32m and 34m roller slides at the Adventure Play play zone will be enough to keep your little ones entertained. The 32m slide has a straight slope which will give you a steep slide down, perfect for adrenaline junkies.
Meanwhile, the 34m slide includes a couple of curves. Since the rollers help to slow down the speed when sliding so you won’t need to worry about your kid sliding down too fast.
Older kids from 5-12 years will want to check out the towering double barrel tube sides, and yellow suspension bridge at the Family Terracing play zone.
At around 23m long and 9m tall, the metallic tube slides are known to be some of Singapore’s longest and tallest slides that you can find at a public park. Instead of stairs, you can use the cargo net at the side hilltop to get back up to the top.
Part of Admiralty Park, the 2km mangrove trail is short and sweet but still gives you a bit of everything: indescribable views, looming trees, and glimpses of rare wildlife. It’s all there and it’s spectacular. The trail is paved, flat, and wide, so no doubt it’s suitable for a stroll with the entire fam.
You’ll traipse through a dense forest of huge moss-covered trees, 3 intertwined bridges, and the serene Sungei Cina river. Big atlas moths, long-tail macaques, and even the rare damselflies call this place home. Try to spot them if you can.
Those looking for a place to bring the kiddos can bookmark Admiralty Park’s playground. Its convenient location near Woodlands MRT makes it highly accessible, and the park is open 24 hours so you can visit the place with your kids after daycare or school. The park also has 2 car parks should you wish to drive.
The playground is home to many amenities, such as 3 toilets and shower facilities, should you need to freshen up after spending the day here.
For a change of scenery this weekend, swap indoor playgrounds and brunches with a trip to Admiralty Park.
A few words of advice before you hit the park: go early in the morning to avoid the crowd, cover yourself with bug spray, bring sunscreen, and pack water and snacks.
Getting there: walk for 15 minutes from Woodlands MRT station or hop on bus 856 which departs from Woodlands North Station bus stop. Get off at the After Woodlands Waterfront Park bus stop and you’ll arrive at Admiralty Park.
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Last updated by Joycelyn Yeow & Mae-Z Fam on 5th September 2024.
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