20 great outdoor and indoor playgrounds in Singapore

There are some fantastic indoor playgrounds in Singapore perfect for rainy days or when it’s too hot. Of course, there are plenty of outdoor playgrounds too, with adventures suitable for both young and old. Here’s a list of some of the ones we love most – from free (or almost free!) outdoor play areas to indoor playgrounds in shopping malls such as Suntec, VivoCity and Marina Square!

Top indoor playgrounds in Singapore

Looking for a place to beat the heat? Indoor playgrounds in Singapore are the perfect choice for year-round fun, regardless of the weather.

BOUNCE Singapore

Active little ones will love a trip to this indoor trampoline park at Cineleisure Orchard. There’s a wide variety of trampoline zones to explore, such as the Free Jump Arena, Dodgeball, Slam Dunk, Big Bag and Performance Area. If you’ve got some brave older ones in your group, the indoor playground in Singapore also houses X-Park, a thrilling Ninja Warrior-like obstacle course (minimum height of participants: 125cm).

Kids will have a blast climbing, running and bounding as they tackle the obstacle courses and learn jump tricks on the trampolines, with energetic and friendly  hosts on hand to share tips and tricks. Want to sharpen your child’s trampolining skills and learn new techniques? Enrol them in fun classes such as Flight Academy (minimum height: 110cm).

Additionally, if you’re looking for a venue to throw a birthday party, the park offers a great deal. A two-hour party includes freestyle activities showcasing all the best areas of BOUNCE, a dedicated party host and exclusive goodie bags.

Indoor playground for: All ages
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 10am to 8pm; Friday, 10am to 9pm; Saturday, 9am to 9pm; Sunday, 9am to 7pm
Location: #09-01 Cineleisure, 8 Grange Road
Info: 6816 2879 | bounceinc.com.sg

IKEA Alexandra and IKEA Tampines supervised indoor playground in Singapore

This free indoor playground in Singapore is perfect for keeping your kids occupied and out of your hands as you shop for some much-needed furniture. Equipped with everything from spider-web climbing nets to slides and even an area to watch a movie, the Småland play area is bound to keep the kids happy. Do note that each child is limited to a maximum of one hour of play time per day and must be at least 10ocm tall.

• Age between 4 to 10 years old
• Height between 100cm to 130cm
• Toilet-trained

Best for: Kiddos from ages 4 to 10 years old
Hours: Daily, last admission at 8pm
Location: 317 Alexandra Road and 60 Tampines North Drive 2
Info: 6786 6868 | ikea.com/sg

Paragon Mall – free indoor playground in Singapore

Indoor playgrounds in Singapore are ideal for those hot and humid days or during the rainy season. Located on the fifth level of one of Orchard’s most popular shopping malls, this free indoor playground in Singapore has slides of varying sizes, as well as tunnels and hiding spaces, carousels and kiddie rides. This play area is suitable for younger children.

Best for: Toddlers and younger kids
Location: 290 Orchard Road, Level 5 Paragon
Hours: Daily, 11am to 1pm, 2pm to 4pm and 5pm to 8pm
Info: 6738 5535 | paragon.com.sg

Hip Kids Club at Forum – almost free indoor playground in Singapore!

This indoor playground in Singapore costs just $25 for a one-year membership so it’s more than reasonable for those who head into the town area frequently; a one-time entry costs $5. Complete with climbing frames, balance beams, a slide, colourful ball pit and mini trikes, this is a lifesaver for active toddlers. Plus, there’s an Early Learning Centre shop and a Toys R Us in the mall with toy displays to keep little hands busy for a few minutes before the playground opens. The only drawback is that opening times are limited as the space is shared with Chiltern School.

Best for: Toddlers to 12 years
Location: 583 Orchard Road, Level 2, Forum The Shopping Mall
Hours: Daily, with frequent 1-hour slots available
Info: 6732 2479 | forumtheshoppingmall.com.sg/hip-kids-club

More indoor playgrounds in Singapore

Marina Square

A good spot if you’re doing some shopping in the mall, this free indoor playground in Singapore is best for young kids. There’s a playhouse and slide and the usual rockers.

Best for: Toddlers and younger kids
Location: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 3 Marina Square
Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Info: 6339 8787 | marinasquare.com.sg

Suntec City – free indoor playground in Singapore

If you’re at Suntec and need something to occupy your little ones, head over to the third level in the building’s East wing. Although the play area is on the smaller side, this free indoor playground in Singapore is good enough for smaller kids, equipped with the usual slides, tunnels and spring rides.

Best for: Younger kids, ages 1 to 3 years
Location: 3 Temasek Boulevard, Suntec City
Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Info: 6266 1502 | sunteccity.com.sg

Outdoor play areas for all ages

Forest Adventure

Calling out to the adventurous spirit in each of us! This exhilarating and family-friendly Singapore outdoor playground features a treetop obstacle course, offering three courses catering to different ages and heights. With 69 crossings featuring wobbly bridges, nets, balancing beams and leaps of faith, as well as six wind-in-your-face zip lines across three separate rope courses, you’re spoilt for choice.

Teens and tweens are allowed to independently navigate the course, while little ones aged five to 10 can check out the Kids Course that includes two zip-lines (under 7s will need to be accompanied by an older participant). The Junior Course is slightly more challenging, with 26 obstacles; kids under 10 will need a companion here.

The bravest adventurers will enjoy tackling the Grand Course, which has a whopping 44 different obstacles. Highlights include the hair-raising Tarzan swing and three zip-lines across the reservoir.

Outdoor playground: From kids aged 5 up to adults
Good to know: Sessions must be booked in advance
Hours: Monday, 9.30am to 2pm; Tuesday to Friday, 9.30am to 6pm; Saturday to Sunday/PH, 9.30am to 6.30pm
Location: Bedok Reservoir Park
Info: 6206 9744 | forestadventure.com.sg

Splash-N-Surf at Kallang Wave Mall

Take in the city skyline while the kids enjoy this outdoor water playground at Kallang Wave Mall. With shallow pools, colourful slides, and a lazy river (only $2 per entry), there’s plenty of aquatic fun to go around. Feeling adventurous? Try your hand at skim-boarding on a simulated surf machine (from $30 per hour).

Best for: A variety of water activities
Location: Level 3 Kallang Wave Mall
Hours: 9am to 8pm Monday to Sunday, closed on Tuesday and selected public holidays
Info: sportshub.com.sg/venues-facilities/splash-n-surf

Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

This Singapore outdoor playground is a gem with a sandpit, herb garden, rope bridges, waterfalls and a magnificent tree house with slides for older kids. Be sure to check out kid-centric cafe Little Spot near the entrance of the play area. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Best for: Toddlers to 12 years
Location: 481 Bukit Timah Road (entrance via NUS Bukit Timah Campus car park)
Hours: Daily 8am to 7pm, except Monday
Info: 6471 9927 | nparks.gov.sg/jacob-ballas-childrens-garden

Marine Cove Playground

With an area of 3,500 square metres, you know the kids are going to have a great time at this play area. This free Singapore outdoor playground has a range of equipment suitable for all ages, making sure that both the smaller and older ones have their fair share of fun. The layout is also cleverly designed to encourage children of different ages to play together, while also integrating the greenery of the park.

Best for: Kids of all ages
Location: East Coast Park Area C, accessible via East Coast Park Service Road
Hours: Daily, open 24 hours
Info: nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/east-coast-park

West Coast Park

This free Singapore outdoor playground is a great area for older kids, with a pirate ship playground, climbing ropes, swings, flying foxes and a massive climbing rope pyramid plus a sandpit. There’s lots of green space to kick a ball about, fly kites or just have a picnic. Bring your bikes, trikes and scooters for a spin around the cycle paths or rent the go-karts.

Best for: Older kids, and the sandpit is good for younger ones
Location: Parallel to West Coast Highway
Hours: Daily, 7am to 7pm
Info: nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/west-coast-park

313@Somerset

This covered outdoor playground on 313@Somerset’s Sky Terrace is small but the play area will keep toddlers and younger kids entertained for a while after lunch.

Best for: Toddlers and younger kids
Location: 313 Orchard Road, Level 5, 313@Somerset
Hours: 10am to 10pm (11pm on Friday and Saturday)
Info: 6496 9313 | 313somerset.com.sg

Gardens by the Bay Children’s Garden

Your kid is sure to love this free outdoor playground in Singapore. The Far East Organization Children’s Garden is located at the east end of the parklands, and equipped with both a wet and dry area. There are also facilities both for little ones and those who are slightly older – the latter includes the Treehouse section, accessible through an adventure trail filled with friendly obstacles. Take a break at the sheltered amphitheatre once the kids are all tired out. 

Best for: Kids of all ages
Location: 18 Marina Gardens Drive
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9am to 7pm; weekends, 9am to 9pm
Info: 6420 6848 | gardensbythebay.com.sg

VivoCity

VivoCity’s play area boasts a free outdoor playground and water fountain (Level 2) plus go-karts, swings, and a rooftop sky park garden with wading pools to cool off in (Level 3).

Best for: Toddlers to older kids – everyone loves water play!
Location: 1 Harbourfront Walk, Levels 2 and 3
Hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Info: 6736 9117 | vivocity.com.sg

Waterway Point for a free outdoor and indoor playground in Singapore

Waterway Point is equipped with two amazing (and free!) outdoor and indoor playgrounds in Singapore. When it’s nice and sunny, head to the outdoor Happy Park play area, split into a wet and dry zone. The wet zone is perfect for cooling off on a hot day while the dry zone is ideal if you forgot some spare clothes for the kids. There’s also an indoor playground on the second floor of the West wing. The play area is whimsically themed around Alice in Wonderland and spacious enough to keep little ones occupied for quite some time.

Best for: Younger kids up to age 12
Location: 83 Punggol Central, Waterway Point
Hours: Happy Park: 10.30am to 8pm (Monday to Friday) and 9.30pm (weekends); Wonderland: 10am to 10pm daily
Info: 6812 7300 | waterwaypoint.com.sg

Pasir Ris Park outdoor play area

Head here for a massive adventure playground beneath shady trees with a range of rope climbing structures, a toddler play area and music play area. Beyond the playground, there’s plenty to enjoy: rent bikes, follow the scenic cycle trails, shoot some hoops at the basketball court, or even stop by Gallop Stable for some horse riding!

Best for: Family-friendly fun
Location: Spanning from Pasir Ris Road to Jalan Loyang Besar, accessible via Elias Road and Pasir Ris Green
Hours: Open 24 hours
Info: nparks.gov.sg/visit/parks/park-detail/pasir-ris-park

KidzPlay @ SkyGarden

Nex in Serangoon has a newly opened rooftop playground that’s perfect for cooling off after a spot of shopping or lunch. Let the kids splash around in the pirate-themed water play area, complete with a pirate ship and slides!

Best for: Pirate-themed water fun
Location: 23 Serangoon Central
Hours: 11am to 7pm daily
Info: nex.com.sg

Nature Playgarden at Admiralty Park

This expansive seven-hectare park is ideal for a full-day family outing. With 26 slides, including a massive 30-meter-long one, there’s no shortage of excitement. The park also features swings, an inclusive playground, a sand play area, and special slides where four family members can slide down together. With its hilly terrain and natural setting, Admiralty Park is perfect for young adventurers!

Best for: Thrill-seeking slide lovers
Location: 31 Riverside Road
Hours: 7am to 7pm
Info: https://beta.nparks.gov.sg/visit/parks/park-detail/admiralty-park

Play@ Heights Park, Toa Payoh

Set among Toa Payoh’s HDB blocks, this recreational park offers something for every family member. Highlights include an adventure rolling bridge playground, a fun water park, trampolines, a zipline and fitness stations.

Best for: All-round family fun
Location: 144 Lor 2 Toa Payoh, Block 144
Hours: 8am to 9pm
Info: playpoint.asia/projects/parks/playheights-park

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