Free playgrounds in Singapore
Playgrounds are a fail-proof way for kids to unleash all their energy, and a guaranteed spot to lift any kidult’s spirits. In fact, while many of us think public playgrounds are catered to children, there are many with equally thrilling slides and rope courses that kiddos and adults alike will get a good kick out of.
From family-friendly playgrounds ideal for your crawling tot, to others with 4-storey climbing structures and 34m slides, here are the best free playgrounds in Singapore to let your inner child – or your actual child – run wild.
Table of Contents
- Free playgrounds in Singapore
- What to prepare before visiting a playground in Singapore
- 1. Mandai Wildlife West
- 2. Causeway Point
- 3. Admiralty Park
- 4. Oasis Water Park
- 5. Jelutung Harbour Park
- 6. Sembawang Park
- 7. Circle Green Park
- 8. Canberra Park
- 9. Jubilee Park
- 10. Children’s Garden at GBTB
- 11. Great World Playland
- 12. Tiong Bahru Park
- 13. Coastal Playgrove
- 14. Tampines Green Forest Park
- 15. Dakota Breeze playground
- 16. Bidadari Park Adventure Playwoods
- 17. Marina Cove Playground
- 18. Bukit Gombak Park
- 19. Alice in Wonderland playground & Woodlands Vista Park
- 20. Bukit Batok Neighbourhood Park
- 21. Clusia Clove
- 22. Choa Chu Kang Mini Road Safety Park
- 23. Boon Lay Glade
- 24. The Arena @ Keat Hong
- 25. Block 131C Tengah Garden Avenue
- 26. Play @ Heights Park
- 27. Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
- 28. Toa Payoh Crest
- 29. Toa Payoh Dragon Playground
- 30. COMO Adventure Grove
- 31. Pek Kio Park
- 32. Whampoa Park Playground
What to prepare before visiting a playground in Singapore
When your child is scampering all over the playground, you’ll want to make sure that they’re wearing proper footwear so they don’t trip over themselves or the playground equipment. Running shoes and strap-on sandals would be the most appropriate. Loose slippers and slides might be a tripping hazard for young ones.
If you’re planning for some water play, then remember to pack a change of clothes – shirt, undergarments, and shorts – for both yourself and your child, so you’re not soaking wet going home. Packing a couple of Ziploc bags for the pile will also help.
Of course, pack plenty of water to keep your kids hydrated in Singapore’s sweltering heat. Sunscreen and a cap are definitely helpful in warding off harmful UV rays, with wet wipes coming in handy to clean up your kids’ muck-covered faces. Snacks are a thoughtful inclusion, in case the kids get peckish after a whole day’s worth of play. Of course, you’d need a handy backpack to stow away all this barang barang.
We’ve broken down the playgrounds by region, so it’s easy to pick one nearest to you:
– North –
1. Mandai Wildlife West
Next to Bird Paradise
Look out for the giant waterfall at the entrance to the playground.
The next time your family has an outing to the Mandai Wildlife Reserve, have your kids burn off any pent up energy at Mandai Wildlife West. Located just next to Bird Paradise, this free-to-enter park has 5 nature-themed playgrounds for little ones to run amok.
If they fancy themselves a Dora the Explorer or her cousin Diego, they’ll love climbing all over the wooden bridges and mini rope ladders. But it’s not all play here either. The playgrounds have been designed to mimic mangroves and forests for a teachable moment on ecosystems.
If the lil’ ones still have gas left in the tank, then head next door to KidzWorld, nestled in the Singapore Zoo to complete your day out. Alternatively, checking out the newly opened Rainforest Wild ASIA is an option that can only end in a fun adventure. However, do note that you’ll need to purchase entry tickets to get to these 2 areas.
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2. Causeway Point
IG-worthy dinosaur sculptures & play areas
Image credit: @causewaypointsg via Instagram
Dino-lovers will enjoy this Causeway Point water playground with dinosaur-themed elements.
There are a couple of unique playground equipment to try out, such as an “erupting” water volcano fitted with 1 wet and 1 dry slide on each end. There’s also a rib-cage-shaped swing structure for kiddos to rest on. For cute pics, pose next to the colourful dinosaur sculptures built around the playground.
If junior loves splashing about in water, then you’ll want to check out these other water parks in Singapore too.
3. Admiralty Park
Longest outdoor public park slide in SG
You’ve probably seen this roller slide online before, and for good reason. After all, the 34m slide at Admiralty Park is the longest public park slide in Singapore.
Beyond its famous roller slide, the entire playground is pretty much slides galore too, with a whopping 26 of these. They include an array of regular, roller, and tubed variations for slide-lovers to go nuts in. Of course, it also has regular net courses and climbing areas for a good workout.
You can cool off afterwards by soaking in the aircon at Republic Polytechnic, which is a stone’s throw away and open to the public.
4. Oasis Water Park
5,600sqm of water play
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If you’re looking for a huge water playground, the Oasis Water Park is an aptly named playground in Yishun with a large water play area for kids and adults alike to splash around in. It includes features such as water buckets, mist, sprays, and even a shallow pool to wade around in.
Those who prefer to remain dry can chill around on the surrounding benches, or head over to a dry play zone with giant paintings of old-school games such as hopscotch on the ground.
5. Jelutung Harbour Park
Wheelchair accessible merry-go-round
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The Jelutung Harbour Park is another neighbourhood playground with water facilities such as cannons and sprays to enjoy a cool splash under. It’s ship-themed, so you’ll spot structures such as fishes, wind sails and ship wheels scattered around.
There’s also a dry play area with the usual playground essentials, from slides to climbing nets. A notable feature is its inclusive merry-go-round structure that’s built into the ground, making it accessible by wheelchair.
6. Sembawang Park
Shipwreck-themed playground
Those looking for fun Instagrammable things to do can check out Sembawang Park. The play area is interestingly shaped to resemble that of a ship-wreck, with some parts of the structure sunken into the ground, and others at a slightly tilted angle.
The playground is equipped with climbing ropes, bridges, and walls to get around, plus a metal tube slide.
7. Circle Green Park
3 playgrounds & climbing dome
If you’re up for a climb, the 3-storey climbing dome at Circle Green Park will be enough of a reason to pay it a visit. The netted structure has a ton of connected ropes for you to spider-man your way up, before ending off with a slide down from the top.
Younger kids and those who aren’t big fans of heights can stick to the pirate ship section of the playground, which has easier nets to navigate and a smaller slide.
8. Canberra Park
Abundant swings & net play structures
Swings are a playground fave for many of us. They’re just the right balance of fun and thrilling, plus they don’t require much energy for those of us who just want a chill time. If swing sets are your go-to playground ride, you’ll enjoy spending time at Canberra Park.
With a larger-than-usual selection of 10 swing types, you’ll no longer have to wait in line to chope the 2-3 swing sets that playgrounds typically have.
Work up more of a sweat by climbing this relatively complicated net structure that features intertwined ropes and ladders. After that mini workout, you can swing by Bukit Canberra afterwards to refuel at the 44-stall hawker centre.
– South –
9. Jubilee Park
Child-friendly obstacle courses & swings
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Another sandy playground paradise in the middle of lush greenery, the Jubilee Park Playground at Fort Canning Park has obstacle courses that both older and younger kids can enjoy.
Little ones can climb and crawl around low-lying parts of the wooden obstacle course, where there are long flat-laying logs to manoeuvre. Meanwhile, older children can explore the more challenging bits where a little more climbing is required.
Beyond an obstacle course, there are also inclusive swings with protective features for smaller-sized tots, as well as regular swings for the rest to enjoy.
10. Children’s Garden at GBTB
Toddler area & water play
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If you find yourself at Gardens By The Bay with the fam, be sure to check out their Children’s Playground. One of its most popular zones is its wet play area, which has sprinklers, water buckets, and a ton of free space for kids to zoom around.
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There are also other dry zones, including a 130m treehouse trail with obstacles such as ladders and ropes for older children to explore.
11. Great World Playland
Hot air balloon & pirate ship structures
Image credit: Play Point
This travel-themed playground at Great World is a great place for your kids to learn more about different transportation modes. From hot air balloons to pirate ships, the Great World Playland has themed play structures suitable for kids of all ages.
Older ones would enjoy making their way up a jungle-gym-like rope course at the hot air balloon play structure, whereas little ones can enjoy playing in less challenging areas including a mini pirate ship and train structure.
12. Tiong Bahru Park
Tilted train-themed playground
At first glance, this aesthetic tilted train-themed playground at Tiong Bahru Park looks like a relatively easy one to navigate. While it may appear to be an unassuming IG photo spot, it actually has some pretty challenging zones. You’ll also spot several features such as tube slides, climbing walls, and even a flying fox set at the front of the playground.
The interior of the train cabins will make for a pretty fun challenge to crawl through, due to its twisted angle and build.
– East –
13. Coastal Playgrove
4-storey climbing tower & giant slides
This one’s perfect for height-lovers. The Coastal Playgrove houses an impressive 4-storey climbing tower with a 11.9m slide down. The climb up poses a fun challenge, even for older kids and adults.
Once you’ve hauled yourself to the top, reward yourself with a thrilling 11.9m slide down from the 4th storey. If that’s a little too daunting, take the alternative slide from the 3rd storey instead – just 7.3m down.
Those who are afraid of heights will still get to try these slides, as the playground has staircase access to each level of the climbing tower, so you can get to the top without climbing. Tots will also get their share of fun at child-friendly areas including mini climbing nets, sandpits, and a wading pool.
14. Tampines Green Forest Park
3-storey towers to climb, with smaller sand-pit playground for younger kids
Image credit: Semec Enterprise Pte Ltd
If your kid’s gung-ho enough to brave high elements, this one would be right up their alley. The free playground at Tampines Green Forest Park consists of several soaring towers to take on, culminating in an exciting ride down a lengthy slide.
Reaching the slide isn’t a piece of cake though, as you’ll need nimble limbs to navigate the suspended bridges. Tread carefully on the suspended rope bridges, or swing from the overhead monkey bars to make it across.
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If your kiddo isn’t too keen on taking on the 3-storey towers, they can settle into the sand pits of the nearby pint-sized playground instead. It consists of multiple poles and bars to climb on as well as little bridges to cross, which lead to mellow slides down into the soft sand.
15. Dakota Breeze playground
Aviation-inspired structures to climb on
Image credit: Playpoint Singapore
Children with aspirations of conquering the skies as a pilot can start their journey at the Dakota Breeze playground. The aviation-inspired space has a plane-like structure formed with bars and ropes. Curious tots can climb all over the frame and balance on the cargo net in the middle while imagining they are soaring in the sky.
Image credit: Playpoint Singapore
Once they’re done exploring the skies, they can land by the heliport tower, where after crawling through a narrow passageway, they will get to make their escape via a whizz down a slide. The playground’s padded flooring is a nice touch, giving you one less hazard to worry about.
16. Bidadari Park Adventure Playwoods
Nature-inspired playground with a 5m-tall treehouse
The top of the treehouse houses an observation deck, perfect for some bird watching.
Bidadari Park is famous for its vibrant birdlife – though they can be tricky to spot from the ground. Not to worry though, you can get a better look from Adventure Playwoods’ 5m-tall treehouse. But if that’s too static, you can just zoom around the playground’s tall slides, conquer its climbing nets, and ride your way down via a mini zipline.
17. Marina Cove Playground
3,500sqm playground with different play zones
Big play areas are usually associated with indoor playgrounds, but Marina Cove playground at East Coast Park dispels that myth, with its 3,500sqm area giving your kids the chance to play under the sun. The playground features an 8m-tall lighthouse section for the older kiddos, while smaller tots can interact with the sensory play panels – a great way to boost their psychomotor skills while having fun.
Once playtime’s over, bring the fam to the nearby McDonald’s, but not before rinsing off at the adjacent toilets and showers.
– West –
18. Bukit Gombak Park
Rock climbing wall & butterfly garden
The set-up of the Bukit Gombak Park is pretty straightforward to get around, with fun little elements to try out. This includes stepping stones to test your balance on, and a rock climbing wall that kids can crawl up.
At the top of the slope, you’ll be able to slide back down to the ground floor, but be sure to check out the butterfly garden first before you head down.
The sensory garden has gorgeous colourful flowers and different insects and critters that you can get up close and personal with.
19. Alice in Wonderland playground & Woodlands Vista Park
Whimsical playgrounds with colourful & wacky installations
Image credit: Play Point
Alice In Wonderland is a cult-classic tale with some of the coolest visuals to this day – and fans of the story can now teleport into a mini “wonderland” at this quirky, photo-worthy Queenstown playground.
Image credit: Play Point
The Alice In Wonderland-themed playground is peppered with many Easter eggs, such as the pair of big and tiny doors at its entrance with a “drink me” shrinking potion. There’s even life-sized figurines of characters such as the Tweedle boys, so realistic that you’ll find yourself questioning if you’ve really been teleported into Wonderland.
Queenstown isn’t the only neighbourhood with an Alice in Wonderland-themed playground. Up in the north, Woodlands Vista Park is another playground that features icons from the novel. You’ll spot the Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, and even a row of giant playing cards hidden among giant slides and climbing gyms.
But this playground isn’t just for kids. It also has a fitness corner with exercise equipment that can even charge your smartphone. Just plug in the charger and go ham – you’ll see your phone’s battery percentage increase the longer you work out.
20. Bukit Batok Neighbourhood Park
3-storey tube slide
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The highlight of Bukit Batok Neighbourhood Park is its 3-storey climbing structure and slide. While you’ll need to climb all the way up to ride the slide down, those who aren’t keen on heights can still enjoy navigating a rope obstacle course at its base.
21. Clusia Clove
Auto-disinfecting water play area & tidal pool
Clusia Clove is the place to bring young’uns for some messy water play, with the assurance of cleanliness thanks to its auto-disinfection system. This is because the water, which comes from both Jurong Lake and general rain, goes through a natural cleansing filter to rid it of dirt particles.
The playground’s water areas include an eco pond and even a ripple tide pool. For a full beach experience, there’s also a sand pit to explore.
Beyond the wet area, there’s also a dry Forest Ramble playground with 13 zones named after swamp animals. There, you can find a zipline, long tube slides, and trampolines.
Once done, you can unwind by strolling around the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, which recently underwent a facelift.
22. Choa Chu Kang Mini Road Safety Park
Learn traffic rules in a fun environment
The Mini Road Safety Park in Choa Chu Kang helps your child not only learn road safety skills in theory, but apply them IRL too. It’s a scaled-down version of the real-world road system, with standard road markings, signs, and lanes, making it an intuitive learning centre for your kid. There are other amenities nearby too, like a fitness corner, badminton court, and running track for you to squeeze in a quick workout afterwards.
23. Boon Lay Glade
Fire station-themed playground
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You’ve seen an aviation-themed playground, but at Boon Lay Glade, we’re landing back on the ground with a fire station-themed edition. Your child can keep watch for danger in the fire station tower before sliding down the metal pole or slide firefighter-style, and pretend to zoom over in a firetruck playset.
24. The Arena @ Keat Hong
Has facilities across all ages including adults
Finding a big park in the West with amenities for everybody in the fam can be tricky, but The Arena @ Keat Hong solves that problem with 3 unique playgrounds and a slew of other sporting amenities that would make even the most ardent Eastie question their loyalty.
Image adapted from: Chua Chu Kang Town Council & Gan Guat
Smaller tots can explore the pirate-themed park with slides, while older kids can climb a treehouse-inspired high elements tower before zooming down the spiral slide.
While the kiddos muck about, the adults can have a game at either the futsal or basketball courts, or try a new workout at the gamified fitness stations.
25. Block 131C Tengah Garden Avenue
Tallest playground in Tengah
The height is giving OBS vibes.
Image credit: Tengah
There are many HDB playgrounds in Tengah, but the one to note is at Block 131C Tengah Garden Avenue, the tallest playground in Tengah. The treehouse-themed rope courses will satisfy your kids’ desire for a fun challenge, while ensuring their safety with tightly knitted nets.
Image credit: Christine Choo via Google Maps
Fellow young’uns who aren’t ready for that can swing by Block 132C, which features cute fruit-inspired play structures.
– Central –
26. Play @ Heights Park
Ziplines, trampoline & water play
The Play @ Heights Park is a hidden gem in Toa Payoh, with a ton of wet and dry zones to explore. These include dry sandpit areas to a “splash zone” with water jets and wading pools.
We’re certain that not only kids, but also adults, will enjoy riding on the zipline and going crazy on the built-in trampolines.
To top it all off, there’s even an exercise area for our fellow fitspo friends or parents to enjoy while the rest have fun splashing around the play areas. Once they’re done splashing about, your kiddos can rinse off at one of the outdoor shower stalls.
27. Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
Adventure trails, farm & orchard
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The Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden playground is the perfect place in the Botanic Gardens for a little nature excursion with the kids. Catered to those aged 14 and below, it has multiple zones for children to explore and get in touch with nature.
Image credit: NParks
For instance, play areas include a flying fox, treehouse structures, suspension bridges, and a newly reopened water play area, all set amidst the surrounding greenery for kids to enjoy. There are also farms, gardens, and pond areas for young’uns to learn about nature up close. Just remember to pack some goggles if you’re planning to have a splash.
28. Toa Payoh Crest
Swampland-themed play area
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Unlike the usual colourful playgrounds we’re familiar with, the Toa Payoh Crest playground has a unique structure. It looks like a swampland.
Young’uns with a knack for climbing will probably get the most fun out of this playground. The concept for this is a pretty cool one – visitors can trod their way up by climbing up the undulating slopes with the help of built-in ropes, before finishing with a rewarding slide back down.
29. Toa Payoh Dragon Playground
Iconic playground & heritage space
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There are plenty of cool heritage spots scattered around Singapore, but none lets you play with your kids in a sandpit like the iconic Dragon Playground at Toa Payoh. Bring some sand buckets along too, so you and your child can build your own miniature dragon out of sand, but more importantly build a lasting core memory together.
30. COMO Adventure Grove
Nature-themed obstacle courses
Image credit: TT via Google Maps
Decked out in wooden branch-like structures and a sandy floor, COMO Adventure Grove is the perfect setting for a slightly more rugged playtime. The ropey play structures here will let kids live out their Tarzan dreams as they swing from “branch” to “branch”.
Its highlight is a 5.8m-tall Weeping Fig tree structure, with extending branches fitted with ropes and swings. The main tree structure itself is a vertical climbing rope course, with a 4m metal slide at the very top.
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P.S. There’s also a huge durian structure for durian lovers to strike a pose.
31. Pek Kio Park
Eco & elder friendly space
The park is only 0.5ha big, so it is easy to keep an eye on both your kids and parents.
Image adapted from: Nparks
Being a parent and caregiver is no easy task, especially when you have to keep an eye on both of them at public parks. At Pek Kio Park, you won’t have to worry about that, as features for both the elderly and children are situated right beside each other.
Seniors can take a stroll through the therapeutic garden, before playing a game with their grandkids at the petanque court. When the kids have tired of petanque, they can head over to the log obstacle course to practise their balancing skills.
32. Whampoa Park Playground
Ninja obstacle course & dog-friendly
Image adapted from: Jason Feaurstein & Bear Chua via Google Maps
Let your kiddos unleash their inner American Ninja Warrior at Whampoa Park Playground. It’s decked out with parkour structures like climbing obstacles, angled steps, balancing beams, and a mini rock-climbing wall. In true American Ninja Warrior style, kids can even climb to the top of the treehouse structure nearby to complete their race.
Image credit: Cy Seet via Google Maps
Younger children and toddlers won’t feel FOMO either, thanks to the Enchanted Forest Playground. It’s low to the ground, with plenty of barriers all around. There’s even a running track for adults to get a quick workout in, and a dog run right beside.
Playgrounds in Singapore
From playgrounds with challenging jungle gym-like structures, to water play areas that’ll keep little ones entertained for hours, there are plenty of public playgrounds in Singapore that are perfect for the young and old.
The next time you’re feeling like having a family outing, you know where to head to.
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- Lego stores in Singapore
- Best kid-friendly hiking trails in SG
- KidsSTOP Science Centre
Originally published on 29th July 2022. Last updated by Syahiran Sean on 28th March 2025.