No thanks to the pandemic and digital devices, kids are spending more time indoors than ever. Even though we live in a concrete jungle, what green spaces we do have are often overlooked and overshadowed by more popular family attractions. To keep the young ones healthy, moving, engaged and curious, why not spend a day at one of Singapore’s parks? From pram-friendly trails to awesome playgrounds, here are the best parks in Singapore for families with kids!
1. Admiralty Park
Admiralty Park is filled with so many slides that are sure to delight the young and the young at heart. How many you ask? 26 slides! This includes Singapore’s longest and tallest tube slide at 23m long and 9m high, as well as the 34m long outdoor slide lined with black tubes much like a conveyor belt. Slides aside, families can also walk or cycle towards the coast and along Singapore’s longest civilian jetty that stretches towards Malaysia.
2. Jurong Lake Gardens
Jurong Lake Gardens was specially designed with different environments for families to come together to play, learn and bond. Kids will rejoice over Forest Ramble and its many interesting play areas that allow them to see what it’s like to be animals that inhabit the area. There’s also Clusia Cove, a water play area where children can experience water movements that mimic tidal patterns, surface ripples and directional currents.
3. Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
This park is undoubtedly one of the most popular amongst families with kids. It is home to several play areas, sand pits and water playgrounds, so it’s nice for kids to run around and then cool down after. There are also some great restaurants in the park itself to rest and fuel up. Did we also mention that there is a dog park here? Now this is truly a park with something for everyone in the family!
4. Singapore Botanic Gardens
With a history of over 150 years, the Botanic Gardens is an oldie but goodie. It’s a great spot to have a family picnic as well as for kids to experience nature. At Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, kids are free to run wild and explore the farm, orchard, forest, stream and ponds. For the adults, there are plenty of coffee options within the park, which allows for fueling up with ease. We know it’s a lot of work keeping up with the kids!
5. Hindhede Nature Park
For a weekend hike with the small, medium and large humans in your family, Hindhede Nature Park has easy trails and well-defined footpaths. The trails will also lead you to playgrounds with swings and a zip line! Venture further in to the end of the park and you will arrive at the picturesque Hindhede Quarry. Along the way, keep your eyes open for wildlife such as the woodpecker, monitor lizard and plantain squirrel!
6. Changi Airport Connector
You can cycle, skate, jog or walk at the 3.5km Changi Airport Connector, but the highlight is the outdoor display of life-sized dinosaurs, Changi Jurassic Mile. It’s easy to spend an afternoon here with your kids whether you’re walking or cycling, and the young ones will no doubt be impressed by the many dinosaurs. After you’re done, stop by Hub & Spoke Café or make your way to Jewel!