We guarantee that they're all places that parents will love to take your little ones over to climb, run, and slide to their hearts’ content.
And most of them are free!
The Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is one of our favourite parks to take the kids as there’s just so many things to explore and learn!
Children will have fun exploring the different zones with the park having a farm, orchard, and forest with its own stream and ponds.
Kids will enjoy the play features that are scattered all over the park such as the flying fox, mazes, swing rope bridge, playground, caves, and water play area.
There are also inclusive play features for children with special needs.
Opening Hours: 8am-7pm, closed on Mondays except for public holidays
Location: 481 Bukit Timah Road
Set within a lush natural setting, the Children’s Garden targets two groups of kids, 1-5 year olds and 6-12 year olds.
The garden consists of a few areas:
Water Play area (6-12 year old) for kids who love splashing about in water. The water play is linked to sensors which detect movement to create different water effects.
Toddler Play Zone (1-5 year old) that is perfect for toddlers to climb about and play around. There are play structures here such as a sway bridge, stepping springs, as well as the Fish Fountain with its interactive landscape of water tunnels and fish sculptures.
Rainforest Tree Houses (6-12 year old) situated within a dense canopy of trees, two tree houses towering 4 meters and 7.5 meters respectively link a 130 meter long forest trail.
Adventure Trail (6-12 years old) with numerous play structures and obstacles for kids to climb, balance, and slide down.
Toddler Playground which is supposed to be meant for kids 1-5 years old. However, the type of play structures here and the relatively small area means that this area will probably interest kids on the younger end more.
Opening hours:
Location: Gardens by the Bay
Located within the Active Garden at Gardens by the Bay, the Musical Playground features an assortment of unique outdoor percussion instruments.
Strike up a tune on the xylophone, bang on drums, or strike on long pipes to see what kind of sounds you can create!
There's even sheet music so you can play simple tunes like Happy Birthday and Mary had a Little Lamb.
Opening hours: 5am-2am
Location: Waterfront Promenade, Gardens by the Bay
The Como Adventure Grove playground is one of the attractions at the newly opened Gallop Extension at Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Inspired by forest canopies, jungle trails, and Singapore’s diverse flora, it’s a wonderland designed to inspire curiosity and encourage exploration.
Look forward to a 5.8m banyan tree tower, exciting tube slides, climbing nets, swings, obstacles courses, and even a giant jackfruit. Plus admission is free!
Opening hours: 7am-7pm
Location: 5 Gallop Road Singapore 258960
Set amidst the lush greenery of Fort Canning, this is a nature inspired playground with lots of space and play structures for kids to engage in.
Interesting structures include the wooden log obstacle, bouncy nets, rope bridge, and slides built into the hill slopes.
You'll find a wide variety of swings to choose from (including two wheelchair friendly ones).
We love the really soft and fine sand here which is great for the kids to play with!
Opening Hours: 24 hours, lighting hours are from 7pm-7am
Location: Bounded by Clemenceau Avenue and River Valley Road
Designed with pre-schoolers in mind, the Nature Playgarden aims to inspire children to spend more time outdoors and spark their love for nature.
You won’t see the usual slides and see saws commonly found in playgrounds here.
Instead, there are nine areas where children can climb, jump, and balance on, play with sand and gravel, build structures with natural materials, engage in musical play with bamboo poles of different sizes, and play with water.
Opening Hours: Although Hortpark is opened from 6am to 11pm, the playgarden is lit by natural sunlight only. For safety reasons, please refrain from entering at night or during bad weather.
Location: 33 Hyderabad Road
Hort Park has not one but two playgrounds! Aside from the Nature Playgarden, there's a more conventional playground with slides and climbing structures.
The play structures are spread over a few areas of the park though they're all within a short walking distance of each other.
We love that the playground is surrounded by different types of gardens including children focused ones such as the Pitter Patter Potter Garden where kids can learn about everything from seed dispersal methods to recycling and gardening.
Opening Hours: Although Hortpark is opened from 6am to 11pm, the playgarden is lit by natural sunlight only. For safety reasons, please refrain from entering at night or during bad weather.
Location: 33 Hyderabad Road
This playground has several unique play structures for kids to climb and slide around in such as the:
There’s also a dedicated area for the younger kids with swings, play structures, and a merry go round.
Opening hours: 24 hours, lighting hours are from 7pm-7am
Location: 510 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1
More info on National Park's website
The whimsical tilting train playground at Tiong Bahru Park offers lots of play features for kids of all ages.
Expect lots of topsy-turvy challanges, climbing poles, ropes, and fun slides all around the train.
Try to make it through the carriages from one end to the other, it can be quite treacherous!
The kiddos can also ride alongside the train on the horse-shaped kiddie rides or even climb up the cactuses surrounding the train.
Opening Hours: 24 hours, lighting hours are from 7pm-7am
Location: Along Tiong Bahru Road and Lower Delta Road
While not the biggest in size, this Alice in Wonderland inspired playground certainly wins in the whimsical department. You'll feel like you've stepped straight into the storybook, complete with Cheshire Cat and magic mushrooms.
The play structures are divided into those for 2-5 and 6-12 years old, with a surprising number of different play elements packed into this compact space.
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Location: Dawson Vista, 78 Dawson Road, Singapore 141078
Located at SkyResidences @ Dawson, the Hills & Ribbon Adventure Playground is a great playground for families who love to explore, play, and be close to nature.
Your kids will be bouncing on a trampoline, scaling the climbing ropes, and exploring the undulating play hills.
And if that's not enough, they can climb up the Treehouse for a breathtaking view from under the majestic 10-metre high Angsana Tree.
Children can also take a break from the action and relax in the forest hammock, recharging their batteries for another round of play!
Location: SkyResidences @ Dawson, 38 Margaret Drive Singapore 141038
When the weather heats up, head to this new water playground at Toa Payoh.
Cool off amidst water jets, fountains, and a little splashing stream.
Kids will love running under the water sprinklers or trying to dodge the water cannons.
And it's all free!
Bring your sand toys as well as just next to the water playground is a sand playground complete with swings and a flying fox zipline.
Operating hours:
Location: Blk 144 Toa Payoh Lorong 2
This playground is a little different from the usual ones as it's set on a slope and many of the play structures feature some sort of climbing play such as climbing nets, ropes, and little hills.
Definitely one of the most tiring playgrounds we've been to!
You'll need to make your way up to the top of the slope in order to slide down so the kids will definitely be exhausted at the end of the day!
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Location: Toa Payoh Lorong 1 Block 131
Outdoor playgrounds are a rarity in the city centre. So this playground seems almost like an oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.
Located near Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay, this playground is relatively small but makes up for it with great views of the Singapore River, city landscape, and historical buildings in the Civic district. Don't forget your sand toys as the entire playground is filled with sand.
Opening hours: Park lighting hours are from 7pm-7am
Location: Along Connaught Drive, opposite Padang and City Hall
With beautiful seaviews and lush greenery, the playgrounds at Labrador Nature Reserve must surely be in one of the most scenic locations in Singapore.
There are actually two playgrounds here, a smaller one near the sea and a larger one inland.
A stroll by the water is also great way to relax with the kids. You'll even encounter numerous World War II relics such as machine gun bunkers along the way!
Opening Hours: Park lighting hours from 7pm-7am daily.
Location: Labrador Villa Road, Singapore 119187
Located on level two of Great World, this playground is one of the best free mall playgrounds in Singapore.
The main feature is the impressive looking hot air balloon play structure with its super long tube slide.
Younger kids may find the hot air balloon too challenging, but there's still lots of fun equipment for them here, including a pirate ship, choo choo train, trampoline, and toddler spring riders.
Plus you're in a mall (and a family friendly one at that), so you'll have access to plenty of amenities.
Conveniently, Kith Cafe is just next to the playground, making it a perfect spot to relax in air conditioned comfort while still watching over the kiddos.
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm
Location: Great World, Level 2 (next to Kith Cafe), 1 Kim Seng Promenade Singapore 237994
This playground makes it to the list based on its views alone.
Located right outside the Red Dot Design Museum, it's a small playground with some unique climbing features.
One of the kids favorite here is the rotating climbing structure. Climb to the top to get a 360 degree view of the magnificent surroundings.
Don't forget to bring your scooters and bikes to enjoy the gorgeous views of the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade!
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Location: 11 Marina Boulevard Singapore 018940
Run by early childhood nature school Kidz Treehouse, ForestPlay is Singapore's first nature adventure playground for kids 4-14 years old.
Located in Sentosa, the 13,000 square feet outdoor area is filled with unique and fun challenges and is a place where kids can engage in unstructured play amidst the backdrop of lush greenery and ocean waves.
Guided by ForestPlay's experienced play-workers, children will use tools and materials such as recycled wood, tyres, and ropes to create and build on existing structures.
Aside from the Build and Tool Play Area, there are many other activities that kids are free to engage in such as:
Sessions available:
Location: 112 Tanjong Beach Walk, (Focus Adventure), Singapore 098945
Admission:
With picturesque views of the waters and marina, you won’t find a playground with a better view in Singapore.
The highlight of the playground is the magnificent pirate ship which kids are sure to love exploring, climbing, and sliding down from.
When everyone is exhausted, unwind at the numerous child friendly cafes and restaurants at Quayside Isle which is just round the corner.
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Location: Sentosa Cove Village, 1 Cove Avenue
Occupying the site of the former Big Splash, the Coastal Playgrove at East Coast Park features a Play Tower, water play area, Nature Playgarden, Outdoor Classroom by the Sea, as well as retail and dining options.
At 16 metres high, the Play Tower is Singapore's tallest outdoor play feature with a 4 storey vertical net play area (suitable for children 13 years old and above), and long tube slides on the third and fourth floor.
The slide on the fourth floor is also the tallest outdoor slide in Singapore!
Meanwhile, the water play area is suited for kids aged 5-12 where they can splash about in wading pools with numerous water jets.
At the Nature Playgarden, children will be able to play in an environment immersed in nature with tunnel trails, teepee hideouts, log trails, and sand pits.
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday from 8am-8pm
Location: 902 East Coast Park Service Road, Singapore 449874
Spread out over 3,500sqm, the playground at Marine Cove is one of the largest in Singapore and offers a range of play equipment suitable for children of all ages.
Located close to the beach, the playground has plenty of open spaces and wonderful views of the sea.
The three-storey, 8-meter high tower is this playground's highlight. Modelled after a lighthouse, the tower consists of many play elements including slides, a rope bridge, and climbing net courses.
There are also inclusive play elements here that encourage children of different abilities to interact and play together. Kids can spin, rock, and swing around on the inclusive play equipment to improve their muscle control.
The younger ones won't be left out either as there are various toddler play areas here as well.
And with a whole host of dining options nearby such as McDonald's and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, parents will have no shortage of places to chill out in when running after the kids becomes too much!
Opening hours: 24 hours
Location: Marine Cove, 1000 East Coast Parkway
Set amidst the lush greenery of Pasir Ris Park and with views of the sea, this playground is a favourite of many parents in Singapore.
Aside from the usual swings and slides, there are different themed zones with various play features as well such as climbing bridges, suspension bridges, zip lines, climbing nets, a maze, and music play area. There’s also a padded zone for toddlers.
A highlight for many kids will be the King of the Hill zone with a pyramid climbing structure set on top of a hill. Little climbers who make it to the top will be rewarded with a long slide down back to the foot of the hill.
Opening hours: 24 hours, lighting hours are from 7pm-7am
Location: 110 Pasir Ris Road
Westgate Wonderland is one of the largest outdoor mall playgrounds in Singapore and is also one of our favourites.
The free garden-themed wonderland makes you feel like you've shrunk and stepped into a fairy tale.
The centrepiece of the playground is a towering 10-metre tall treehouse with fun surprises for young adventurers around every corner.
Kids can also play in a giant flowerpot and run among flowers taller than adults.
It's a whimsical world where everything is larger than life!
Ages: 2-12
Where: Westgate Level 4, 3 Gateway Drive Singapore 608532 (View on map)
Opening hours: 10am-10pm
A sprawling nature playgarden, suitable for children aged between 5 and 12.
Inspired by the environment of the forest wildlife, the playground has many features that mimic the creatures that inhabit the freshwater swamp forests such as the otter, heron, and frog.
Children can look forward to variety of swings, jumping stations, suspension bridges, climbing structures and giant slides.
With 13 different exciting stations to explore, children will have plenty of opportunities to create their own unique adventures and play experiences.
Opening Hours: 8am-10pm, closed on Mondays except public holidays
Location: Jurong Lake Gardens
Experience water movements that mimic tidal patterns and movements of coastal shores in this 3 hectare water playground.
Opening Hours: 8am-7pm, closed on Mondays except public holidays
Location: Jurong Lake Gardens (near North Carpark)
One of Singapore’s largest outdoor playgrounds, you’ll find a wide variety of different play structures here.
The soaring climbing pyramid is one of the prominent features here with tube slides to get back down once you make it to the top.
Kids will come across many other interesting play structures as well such as bridges, balancing beams, a climbing sphere, ziplines, obstacle courses, tunnels, and even a Viking ship play structure.
Toddlers can explore away at a dedicated area too. There’s also an inclusive playground designed to be accessible to wheelchair users.
Opening hours: 24 hours, lighting hours are from 7pm-7am
Location: West Coast Ferry Road
The design of the Treehouse Playground at Yishun N8 Park is one of the most unique in Singapore, featuring colorful playhouses on stilts.
There are a total of three sets of playhouses, each consisting of three to four playhouses connected by net bridges.
Climb up nets or poles to get to the playhouses, then make your way through before enjoying a slide back down.
The playhouses are of different heights so children with different climbing skills can still enjoy them.
Aside from the playhouses, there are also play features such as trampolines, swings, and tunnels here.
Plus, there's an older playground just next to the Treehouse Playground that promises loads of fun for the kiddos as well!
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Location: Between HomeTeam NS Khatib and Blk 809 and 810 Yishun Ring Road
A must visit for slide lovers (aka all kids), the Admiralty Park Playground features a massive 26 slides, the most of any park in Singapore!
It also has the longest and tallest tube slide in a public park in Singapore, a double barrel slide which stands at about 9m tall and 23m in length.
The playground caters to all ages, with faster slides for the older kids and gentler slopes for the younger ones. It’s not all about slides either as the playground has plenty of other play features as well such as a flying fox, sand play area, suspension bridges, and swings.
There is also an inclusive playground area with a swing for wheelchair users and an inclusive merry go round.
We guarantee your kids will love this place!
Opening Hours: 24 hours, lighting hours are from 7pm-7am
Location: 31 Riverside Road
More info on National Park's website
This playground actually consists of four separate areas within Marsiling Park, all within a short walking distance of each other.
Each play area has its own unique play structures such as climbing ropes, balancing beams, swings, and slides.
The main play area is the Fun Play area where you'll find a play gym with slides as well as play equipment with musical elements for an interactive play experience.
We really love the peaceful ambience of Marsiling Park with its lush greenery and tranquil setting next to the large pond. You'll want to enjoy the scenic views of the pond from the boardwalk.
Opening hours: 24 hours, lighting hours are from 7pm-7am
Location: Woodlands Centre Road adjacent to Bukit Timah Expressway
There's a new mega playground in town!
The Arena @ Keat Hong is a sports and lifestyle hub that comprises a playground with tall towers, long slides, and even a pirate ship, as well as sports facilities such as a futsal pitch, basketball court, and badminton court.
Location: Between Blk 411 and 427 at Choa Chu Kang Avenue 3.
The maritime theme of this playground is a tribute to the naval heritage of Singapore as the area was once a British naval base.
The centrepiece of the playground is a battleship complete with turrets and decks.
Kids are sure to enjoy exploring the various corners of the ship with many nooks and crannies that they can climb and clamber on.
located in the tranquil surroundings of Sembawang Park, it’s also a great location to just chill by the seaside, or enjoy a barbeque with the family.
Opening hours: 24 hours, lighting hours are from 7pm-7am
Location: Sembawang Park, Sembawang Road
An aviation themed playground complete with aeroplanes and a control tower. Kids will love running around the lush fields and open spaces.
You can also watch the private planes go by at Seletar Airport, which is right next to the park.
Opening Hours: 24 hours
Location: 2 Park Lane Singapore 798386
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