20 Best Free Outdoor Playgrounds in Singapore

We like accessible playgrounds, and there are lots of them in Singapore for kids of all ages! Singapore has many fantastic parks and indoor playgrounds if you’re wondering where to go for a fun weekend with your kids or planning holiday activities. Even when it’s too hot or rainy, there are indoor options. However, sometimes, kids just want to play outside with swings, sand, and climbing structures. Outdoor play has many benefits, like building social skills and boosting moods. Here’s the BusyKidd‘s list of the best accessible outdoor playgrounds in Singapore. So you can find the most relaxed swings, slides, and climbing structures in town!

Admiralty Park: Woodlands Outdoor Playground

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Admiralty Park outdoor playground in Woodlands is one of the best in Singapore, boasting 26 slides, swings, climbing structures, and designated areas for toddlers and older kids. You can easily spend a few hours here, and there are handy amenities like kiddie sinks and toilets, wide paths for scooting, and a Shiok Garden grill buffet near the parking lot in case the kids get hungry.

• Location: 6A Admiralty Road, Woodlands, Singapore 732006

Battleship Outdoor Playground at Sembawang Park

In Sembawang, the outdoor playground has a cool battleship theme, reflecting the area’s naval history. It’s a giant sand pit with challenging climbing activities and plenty of ropes and ladders—great for kids who dream of being pirates! As you head there, you’ll also pass by the neighborhood’s beautiful black and white houses. Located by the Straits of Johor, Sembawang Park offers a small beach, and on a clear day, you can even catch a glimpse of Malaysia in the distance.

• Location: Sembawang Park is located at the end of Sembawang Road

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park Outdoor Playground, Singapore

Bishan-Ang Mo Kio boasts a roomy outdoor playground between the Kallang River and a small pond. It includes plenty of sand, six swings for older kids, a climbing frame, and two tunnel slides. There’s also a pirate-ship playground that’s enjoyable for little ones. The best part is that this outdoor playground is shaded chiefly! Note: The park has several playgrounds, including one on the eastern side.

• Location: Bishan Ang Mo Kio Park Outdoor Playground, 510 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, Singapore 569983

COMO Adventure Grove Outdoor Playground

The unique features of trees inspire the COMO Adventure Grove outdoor playground in the Botanic Gardens. The highlight is a 10m banyan tree structure made of hand-painted steel posts resembling bark texture. Climb the top of the 5.8m banyan tree tower using netted ropes for great views, enjoy swings and hammocks, and race down two tube slides (4m and 2.1m) for speedy thrills! Afterward, grab refreshments at a nearby cafe within the Botanic Gardens.

• Location: COMO Adventure Grove, 5 Gallop Road, Singapore 258960

Woodlands Circle Green Park Outdoor Playground

Circle Green Park in Woodlands Circle might look like a simple green space between HDB blocks, but it’s hiding one of Singapore’s largest net outdoor playgrounds! It is about 3 stories high and has a massive slide, bridge, and climbing nets, making it perfect for older kids. If you have younger ones, there are two other outdoor playgrounds nearby. For food options, take a 10-minute walk to Woodlands Mart, where you’ll find two food courts, convenience shops, and a McDonald’s.

• Location: Circle Green Park, Woodlands Circle

Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden Outdoor Playgrounds

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Access to the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden playgrounds in Bukit Timah is exclusive to visitors with kids, ensuring a secure environment. Set within the Singapore Botanic Gardens, this spot offers much to adore. From classic giant treehouse slides in a large sand pit with ample shade to kid-friendly offerings at Little Spot, there’s something for everyone. Additional attractions include a zip line, an accessible trampoline, and an educational canopy walkway. Jacob Ballas is officially Asia’s most extensive children’s garden, covering four hectares. Operating hours are from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. (last admission at 6:30 p.m.) with free entry, but note that it is closed on Mondays.

• Location: Singapore Botanic Gardens, 481 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259769

Marsiling Park Playground

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Marsiling Park, previously known as Woodlands Town Garden, stands out with its unique butterfly-shaped playground. The park features nets, climbing structures, slides, and a fitness corner. Overlooking the scenic Marsiling Park pond, there are accessible boardwalks for a pleasant stroll. If you feel hungry, Teh Tarik Cartel offers local dishes and an extensive drinks menu, ideal for refreshing yourself after playtime at the playground!

• Location: Woodlands Centre Road, Singapore 738930

Woodlands Waterfront Park Playground

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If Admiralty Park is crowded, just take a short drive down the road, and you’ll discover Woodlands Waterfront Park nearby! This coastal park in Woodlands provides stunning sea views, and you’re so close to Johor, Malaysia, that you can even see the Singapore-Malaysia border from the jetty. It’s beautiful at sunset! The playground at Woodlands Waterfront Park features two-story-high climbing nets, swings, and small slides for younger kids. On-site, you’ll find Rasa Istimewa Restaurant (halal), offering Malay and fusion food, delicious satay, and refreshing icy desserts.

• Location: Woodlands Waterfront Park, Admiralty Road West, Singapore 759956

Coastal PlayGrove Outdoor Playground

Coastal PlayGrove, situated at the former Big Splash East Coast Park, is a fantastic, accessible outdoor playground. It proudly features the tallest outdoor play structure in town, standing at 16 meters. Older kids (13 years and older) can enjoy challenging climbing net activities, while there’s also a nature play garden with sandpits and teepees, along with a water play area. The playground has two slides. The first is 7.3 meters tall, and the second is an impressive 11.9 meters tall, complete with a little loop—ideal for kids aged 13 and above.

• Location: Coastal PlayGrove, 902 E Coast Park Service Road

Far East Organization Children’s Garden: Gardens by the Bay

The Far East Organization Children’s Garden at Gardens by the Bay offers a mix of water play with lively fountains and a shaded adventure outdoor playground featuring treehouses, rope walks, and a 130m nature trail. It’s a great spot to bring your swimsuit, especially with water playgrounds for older kids and toddlers. The park is closed every Monday.

• Location: The Far East Organization Children’s Garden, 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953

Pasir Ris Park Outdoor Playground

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Pasir Ris Park’s outdoor playground is perfect for nature enthusiasts! Its charming waterfront location, diverse play equipment (climbing pyramid, rope bridge, zip lines, long slides, swings, and more), and additional attractions like fishing and pony rides make it a favorite. The playground features plenty of well-shaded equipment suitable for kids of all ages.

• Location: Pasir Ris Park Outdoor Playground, Pasir Ris Road, near Elias Road

Wonderland Playground at Dawson Vista

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The Wonderland Playground at Dawson Vista is one of the most vibrant playgrounds we’ve encountered! Drawing inspiration from the popular children’s story ‘Alice in Wonderland,’ this playground showcases imaginative designs for traditional play elements such as slides, seesaws, climbing platforms, and a trampoline.

• Location: Wonderland Playground, 80 Strathmore Ave, Singapore 141080

East Coast Park Playground: Marine Cove Playground

In 2016, East Coast Park welcomed a massive outdoor playground, bringing joy to East Coasters. The playground caters to big kids and toddlers, offering various fantastic climbing structures, swings (including multiple accessible ones), and slides. The standout feature is the 8-meter high lighthouse tower, accessed by various rope ladders and featuring three slides to get down. Thumbs up for the convenient kids’ toilets and showers on-site, and there’s also a nearby McDonald’s that your children might enjoy. However, this outdoor playground can get quite crowded on weekends!

• Location: Marina Cove Outdoor Playground, 1000 East Coast Parkway, Singapore 449876

PLQ Parkside Outdoor Playground

The Parkside outdoor playground sits between PLQ3 and the residences, conveniently next to the kid-friendly cafe Jimmy Monkey. It’s ideal for sipping coffee and snacks while the kids enjoy the swings and padded playground. It can get hot around midday, but shade starts around 3 p.m. Perfect for playdates, allowing moms to chat over coffee without worrying as the kids play nearby!

• Location: PLQ Parkside Playground, 2 Tanjong Katong Road

Tampines Green Forest Park: Cargo Net Playground

Tampines Green Forest Park is a massive outdoor playground in the east. The highlight is the high-up cargo nets, surrounded by Tampines Green Forest Residences. It has three sections: a large outdoor playground structure, a tall tower with cargo nets and a giant slide, and another outdoor playground with a sandpit and smaller climbing structures and slides for younger kids.

• Location: Tampines Green Forest Park, 879A Tampines Ave 8, Singapore 521879

West Coast Park Playground

The West Coast outdoor playground is expansive, offering several distinct play zones. The highlight is a giant climbing pyramid that kids adore! There’s a pirate ship playground complete with swings and a sandpit, a separate inclusive outdoor playground, and an impressive four flying foxes. The park provides a generous open area for kite flying, cycling tracks, and karting. Just be aware that there’s a McDonald’s nearby if you fancy a coffee break!

• Location: West Coast Park, 70 West Coast Highway, Singapore 126978

Jurong Lake Gardens Outdoor Playground

Lakeside Garden’s nature-inspired outdoor playgrounds offer a variety of fun structures for climbing, swinging, and sliding, catering to kids of all ages. Although officially designed for 5 to 12-year-olds, younger kids can still enjoy the space. The park also features Clusia Cove, a water play area, and a Fusion Spoon cafe for casual Western and Asian food when hunger strikes. Remember that Forest Ramble Playground and Clusia Cove are closed on Mondays.

• Location: Jurong Lake Gardens, 100 Yuan Ching Road, Singapore 618662

Bukit Batok Playground

Bukit Batok outdoor playground features vibrant yellow swirling tube slides for exciting rides and a smaller green playground designed for preschoolers, offering a short slide, an easy climbing structure, and a shaded mini den. Watch for the miniature balancing obstacle course where kids can navigate while holding onto ropes! After playtime, stroll along the stunning elevated boardwalk leading to the summit point at the peak of Bukit Batok Neighbourhood Park.

• Location: Bukit Batok Neighbourhood Park outdoor playgrounds are along Bukit Batok Central road

Choa Chu Kang Playground

Choa Chu Kang Playground, also called The Arena @ Keat Hong, has three fantastic outdoor playgrounds in one ample space. Each playground has fun stuff like a treehouse-like tower, giant slides, a pirate ship, and swings for kids of all ages. The first playground has a pirate theme, slides, and lower climbing stuff for younger kids. The other two are for older kids with huge slides, towers, cargo nets, and climbing. The Arena @ Keat Hong also has sports facilities like petanque, volleyball, and basketball. Lots of fun for everyone!

• Location: The Arena is located between Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4 and 5

Toa Payoh Dragon Playground

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The Toa Payoh Dragon Playground is undoubtedly one of Singapore’s iconic outdoor play spots! The dragon’s head is covered in terrazzo and tiles, while the body is crafted from brightly painted steel rings that kids can climb through. These terrazzo tiles give the playground a mosaic style, capturing the vintage charm of old Singapore. This accessible outdoor playground features climbing elements, a slide, and a sandpit for digging. It’s an excellent place for some nostalgic selfies!

• Location: Blk 28 Toa Payoh Lorong 6, Singapore 310028