A sunny day spent at the beach sounds nice and all, but sometimes, you want to head into the greenery of a nature park. As the biggest park in the North, Admiralty Park Playground is just the place, complete with a hiking trail and an enormous playground for kids that also happens to be free.
The nearest MRT stations to Admiralty Park Playground are Woodlands and Woodlands North MRT stations – after alighting, it’s a 15-minute walk over to the park. Otherwise, use buses 903 or 169 from Woodlands Interchange bus stop. For the former, alight after 3 stops at Block 18 and cross the road to the park. As for the latter, take 2 stops to Republic Polytechnic stop, and you’ll be right outside the park.
If you’ve opted to come by car, use the West carpark, along Riverside Road. It has 61 car lots, 11 motorcycle lots, 2 lots for handicapped visitors. Note that parking fees will apply daily between 8.30am to 6.30am.
Admiralty Park seems to have it all: lush greenery, scenic landscape, and its namesake Admiralty Park Playground that consists of 26 slides as well as various tubes and zip lines. It’s a slide paradise filled with twisted tube slides, bumpy roller slides, as well as both open and closed tube slides. Plus, it’s also home to the longest outdoor slide in Singapore – the 34-metre Curved Roller Slide.
The park is split into different main zones: Junior Play, Adventure Play, and Family Terracing Play. Below is a deeper dive into each play area.
From cargo nets and sand pits to double tube slides, there are plenty of play zones to keep your kids entertained at Admiralty Park Playground in Woodlands.
Between the green tube slides, open metallic slides, cargo nets, and sand pits, the Junior Play area is tailor-made for toddlers and young kids to have a safe, engaging time. 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 are inclusive play facilities like the wheelchair swing and an accessible merry-go-round for kids with disabilities to use. Parents can also join in on the fun with the massive family slide, which allows up to 4 people to slide down the slope together.
Best for: 2-5 year olds
Image credit: National Parks Board
Suitable for children of all ages, the 32m and 34m roller slides at the Adventure Play zone at Admiralty Park Playground 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 the little ones who like to move fast.
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.
Best for: 3-12 year olds
Slightly older kids will get a kick out of the towering double-barrel tube slides and the yellow suspension bridge at the Family Terracing Play zone.
Stretching an impressive 23m in length and 9m in height respectively, 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.
Best for: 5-12 year olds
Part of Admiralty Park, the Nature Area features a 2km mangrove trail that is short and sweet while still giving you a bit of everything.
With picturesque views, sprawling greenery, and glimpses of the natural wildlife, trust us when we say it’s a great time. On top of that, the trail is paved, flat, and wide, so no worries about the difficulty level – it’s suitable for a stroll with the entire fam. Since the nature area is a loop, you can head back to the park’s playgrounds via the same track once you’ve enjoyed your time in nature sufficiently.
As you go deeper, you’ll navigate through a dense forest of huge moss-covered trees, 3 separate bridges, and the serene Sungei Cina river. Big atlas moths, long-tailed macaques, and even the rare damselflies call this place home, so keep an eye out and try to spot them if you can.
The northern end of Admiralty Park is the mangrove swamp which you can view from the vantage point of the bridge or along the Mangrove Boardwalk that’ll bring you right down to the edge of the swamp’s bank.
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 has its share of essential amenities, including 3 toilets and shower facilities, should you need to freshen up after spending the day here.
You’ll want to bring all the necessities for a fun day out with the kids – some essentials include water bottles, sunblock, and hats for the whole family.
If you’re looking to add some more to the sand play areas, bring along some beach toys! There’ll be plenty of sand in the play pits, and you’ll be able to recreate a day at the beach.
Pro tip: Pack along some sandwiches and snacks for lunch if you’re planning to spend the whole day there. There are no F&B options in the area, so if you get hungry, you’ll have to head back to the Woodlands area for food.
For a change of scenery this weekend, swap indoor playgrounds and brunches with a trip to Admiralty Park.
A final piece of advice before you hit the park: go early in the morning to avoid the crowd, cover yourself with bug spray, lather on the sunscreen, and come prepped with your own food and drinks.
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Original article published on 30th January 2023. Last updated by Adriel Ang on 18th August 2025.
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