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The Best Outdoor Playgrounds in Singapore for Off-Screen Fun
- Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
- COMO Adventure Ground
- Coastal PlayGrove
- Marine Cove Playground
- West Coast Park Adventure Playground
- Forest Ramble at Jurong Lake Gardens
- Admiralty Park Playground
- Sembawang Park Battleship Playground
- The Oval @ Seletar Aerospace Park
- Punggol Waterway Park Playground
- Nature Playgarden at HortPark
- Raintree Cove Playground
As an aunt who has accompanied my nieces and nephews on day-outs, I know for a fact that Singapore has seriously fun outdoor playgrounds tucked all over the island. There’s something for every kid (and the occasional adult) here in the form of epic slides or nature-themed play areas.
Need your kids to burn off some extra energy? Pack your essentials and let’s head over to these fun local outdoor playgrounds!
Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
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Location: 1H Cluny Road
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM–7 PM
Age suitability: 14 years and below
Features: Canopy walkway, sand pits, zip lines, treehouse slides
I consider Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden a little nature haven for kids to explore and let loose. The treehouse alone and the zip lines are little-people crowd-pleasers (my nephews and nieces can spend hours on them!).
There’s also a sand pit and canopy walkway that feels like a mini-adventure trail. Plus, there are plenty of shaded areas for when you want to cool off.
Pro tip: There’s a map of the play area you can take at the main entrance for free.
COMO Adventure Ground
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Location: 5 Gallop Road
Hours: Daily, 7 AM–7 PM
Age suitability: All ages
Features: Tube slides, swings, 10-metre banyan tree structure, hammocks
The star of COMO Adventure Ground is the 10-metre banyan tree structure. It’s perfect for kids (and kids at heart like me) to climb and slide down.
There are also swings, tube slides, and hammocks for hours and hours of al fresco fun. Surrounded by lush greenery, it’s an ideal place for kids of all ages to spend the day.
Pro tip: There are plenty of grassy areas to lay down a blanket and have a picnic on.
Coastal PlayGrove
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Location: East Coast Area Park B, 902 E Coast Park Service Road
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM–8 PM
Age suitability: All ages
Features: Water play area, nature play garden, Singapore’s tallest outdoor slide and play feature
Coastal PlayGrove boasts a 16-metre tower with twisting tube slides and climbing nets, the tallest outdoor play feature in Singapore by far. Now, who could resist that? Not me and the little ones!
Its water area is also a hit for cooling off, while the nature play garden satisfies our adventurous spirit. This playground offers vertical adrenaline, nature, and water play, so come on over!
Pro tip: The bathrooms here have clean showers in case you get a little grimy from playing.
Marine Cove Playground
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Location: 1000 East Coast Park
Hours: 24/7
Age suitability: 2 to 12 years
Features: Inclusive play equipment, big play structure with climbing nets and slides
Marine Cove Playground has a massive play structure featuring slides and climbing nets, which is a dream for kids needing to burn off excess energy. The best part is that it’s open 24/7 so you can swing by any time!
There is also inclusive play equipment so kids of all abilities can join in the fun. Plus, it’s right by the beach so you get all the sun, surf, and sand fun you can manage.
Pro tip: There are snack vending machines in the area if you get hungry or thirsty.
West Coast Park Adventure Playground
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Location: 71 W Coast Hwy
Hours: 24/7
Age suitability: All ages
Features: Sand play areas, fun-shaped climbing structures, swings, obstacle courses
Do your little ones love a good play challenge? Then West Coast Park Adventure Playground might just be their cup of tea.
The climbing structures and obstacle courses alone will keep them busy for hours. Plus, there are plenty of sand play areas and swings for younger kids, too.
Pro tip: There’s a McCafe within spitting distance if you need to grab a beverage for you and the kids.
Forest Ramble at Jurong Lake Gardens
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Location: 104 Yuan Ching Road
Hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM–10 PM
Age suitability: 5 to 12 years
Features: 13 different adventure stations inspired by animal movements
Forest Ramble at Jurong Lake Gardens is an adventure paradise with no less than 13 play stations inspired by animal movements. Kids can hop like frogs, climb like monkeys, and wade through the water play areas.
Each station offers a new way to move and explore nature. It’s a wild mix of fun and fitness that’s perfect for little explorers.
Pro tip: There’s a shaded water area, water coolers, and a beverage vending machine for those parched and thirsty moments.
Admiralty Park Playground
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Location: Admiralty Park
Hours: 24/7
Age suitability: All ages
Features: Inclusive play equipment, 26 slides, climbing structures
The kids and I consider Admiralty Park Playground our slide heaven with its 26 slides of all shapes and sizes: wide, tube, and even roller slides! The climbing structures make it a full-on adventure space for energetic kids.
Having a special-needs niece, I’m happy that there are sensory play panels and gentle gradient slides for her to play with. It’s a huge inclusive playground that brings smiles to everyone.
Pro tip: The merry-go-round here is also wheelchair-accessible!
Sembawang Park Battleship Playground
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Location: Sembawang Park
Hours: 24/7
Age suitability: All ages
Features: Battleship-themed play structure, slides, climbing nets
The massive ship-themed structure at Sembawang Park Battleship Playground makes it irresistible to my nephews and nieces (and me, the perennial child-minder). It comes with climbing nets and slides that make every visit feel like a naval adventure.
The kids can pretend to be sailors and pirates while exploring every deck. Plus, it’s right by the beach, so it’s perfect for play sessions after a sandy stroll!
Pro tip: It’s a favourite fashion shoot spot, so maybe bring some pirate or sailor costumes to up the fun.
The Oval @ Seletar Aerospace Park
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Location: 15 The Oval
Hours: 24/7
Age suitability: All ages
Features: Aviation-themed play area with plane structures, slides, swings
If you love planes, The Oval at Seletar Aerospace Park is a must-visit. Its aviation-themed playground features mini-plane structures, swings, and slides.
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, it’s ideal for late afternoon play while watching real planes fly by. We’ve hung out here after the kids have done their homework.
Pro tip: There are charming cafes such as The Summerhouse and Wildseed Cafe nearby if you need a snack break.
Punggol Waterway Park Playground
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Location: Waterway Point, 83 Punggol Central
Hours: Daily, 10 AM–7 PM
Age suitability: All ages
Features: Water play area, sand play area, climbing structures
Punggol Waterway Park playground is our splashy paradise. Its water play area and climbing structures add extra doses of fun adventure for kids of all ages.
Since it’s open all day, every day, it’s ideal for cooling off on a hot day or for a spontaneous evening visit. The lush surroundings add to the nature adventure vibe.
Pro tip: There’s a shower area to wash up after playing and one toilet for kids’ use.
Nature Playgarden at HortPark
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Location: 33 Hyderabad Road
Hours: 24/7
Age suitability: 3 to 10 years
Features: Bamboo tunnel, butterfly garden, log beams and trails, sandpits, teepee structures
At Nature Playgarden at HortPark, there’s a butterfly garden, sandpits, and teepee structures for hours of imaginative play. Nature-loving kids will blow a gasket at the log trails and bamboo tunnel, too!
It’s packed with fun little spots, and you can barely hear any hint of city noise. Honestly, it’s the kind of rustic playtime that kids who grew up highly urbanised need in regular doses.
Pro tip: Parents and guardians can grab a coffee from Canopy on the way in.
Raintree Cove Playground
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Location: 1018 ECP, Raintree Cove S
Hours: 24/7
Age suitability: 2 to 12 years
Features: Rope obstacles, climbing frames, mini climbing wall, swings, see-saws, pavilion area
What I love about Raintree Cove Playground is that, aside from the ubiquitous see-saws, swings, and climbing structures, there’s also a covered pavilion for parents and guardians to relax in and keep an eye on the kids.
Chair swings and individual swings make it friendly for families of all sizes. It’s a cosy seaside spot that’s perfect for a breezy play session by the coast.
Pro tip: It’s located where the old Burger King drive-thru used to be!
