Introduction
Water is not just a source of life; it’s a source of endless fun, especially for kids. However, many children, particularly the younger ones, are often scared of the water. That’s why we’ve curated a list of the best water play areas around our neighbourhood to help your kids think of water as a source of joy and adventure. These water play areas serve as a gateway to a world of aquatic exploration and skill development. So, let’s dive in and explore the best water parks in Singapore that are perfect for your family!
Why Water Play Areas are Important for Kids
1. Water Familiarity and Comfort
Introducing children to water play areas from an early age helps them become familiar with the aquatic environment. The experience of wading through shallow pools and feeling the gentle rush of water fountains helps them develop a sense of comfort and ease in the water.
2. Overcoming Fear
Water play provides a non-threatening and fun-filled approach to help kids overcome any anxieties they may have about swimming. It allows them to build trust and confidence in their ability to navigate the water.
3. Strengthening Motor Skills
The various activities involved in water play contribute to refining motor skills. From balancing on wet surfaces to coordinating arm and leg movements, these playful actions serve as a precursor to more structured swimming techniques.
4. Cultivating a Love for Water Activities
Water play sparks joy and excitement, fostering a genuine affection for water activities and making swimming lessons an eagerly anticipated adventure.
5. Smooth Transition to Swimming Lessons
By spending time in water play areas, children lay the groundwork for their swimming journey, allowing them to approach swimming lessons with enthusiasm and readiness.
Key Information to Consider for a Water Park
When choosing a water park, consider the following:
- Kid-friendliness
- Main features
- Location and accessibility
- Admission cost
- Food and beverage options
- Parking availability
- Opening hours
Best Water Play Parks Across the Island for Families
North:
1. Jelutong Harbour Park – Admiralty Link
Ahoy, little sailors! Navigate the high seas with this ship-themed water play area, complete with a steering wheel, a sea snake, and a fish that sprouts water.
- Hours: 9.30am – 9.30pm
- Cost: Free
- Features: Designed like a ship, with a steering wheel, sea snake, and fish sprouting water.
- F&B: Neighborhood eateries
- Parking: Available
2. Dino Theme Water Play – Woodlands, Causeway Point lvl 7
Step back in time and dive into a world of dinosaurs and volcanoes.
Journey into the Jurassic era right next to Cantine by Kopitiam—perfect for little explorers to refuel.
- Hours: 10am – 9pm (closed every 2nd Monday of the month)
- Cost: Free
- Features: Decorated with various dinosaur features and a volcano entrance for its slide.
- F&B: Located beside Cantine by Kopitiam
- Parking: Mall parking available
3. Rainforest KidzWorld@ Singapore Zoo – Mandai
Make a splash in the heart of Singapore Zoo! Complete with splashing buckets, rain arches, and slides—plus plenty of nearby dining options.
- Hours: 8.30am – 6pm
- Cost: Free with Singapore Zoo ticket
- Features: Splashing water buckets, rain arches, water showers, and slides.
- F&B: Multiple options within Singapore Zoo
- Parking: Zoo parking available
4. Oasis Waterpark @ Nee Soon East – Yishun
Level up your water play experience with a water curtain and giant board game pieces in the neighbour of Yishun. Quench your thirst and satisfy your sweet tooth with nearby vending machines.
Navigate through a water curtain and life-sized board game pieces in Yishun’s ultimate water play zone. Refreshments available at arm’s reach.
- Hours: 9am – 10pm
- Cost: Free
- Features: Includes a water curtain and giant boardgame pieces.
- F&B: Vending machines for drinks and ice cream
- Parking: Available
5. The Playground – Yishun, Northpoint City, lvl 4
Dive into an aquatic-themed playground in Yishun’s Northpoint City, complete with thrilling water slides and a dunking machine.
- Hours: 10.30am – 9.30pm (closed every 1st Monday of the month)
- Cost: Free
- Features: Aquatic-themed with water slides and a water dunking machine.
- F&B: Multiple options within the mall
- Parking: Mall parking available
6. Egg Splash at Birds Paradise – Mandai, Birds Paradise [Temporarily Closed]
Crack open a day of fun with wet play zones, slides, sprays, and pools—all in an egg-themed setting.
- Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm
- Cost: Admission to Bird Paradise
- Features: Egg-themed playground with wet play zones, water slides, sprays, and shallow pools.
- F&B: Café nearby
- Parking: Available
7. Water Playground @Pond Garden – Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park [Temporarily Closed for maintenance; expected to be completed by 16 Aug]
Learn while you play! Control sluice gates, splash in a water castle, and discover eco-friendly water recycling through phytoremediation.
Unlock the secrets of water conservation! Manipulate sluice gates, enjoy the water castle, and explore sustainable water treatment.
- Hours: 8am – 11am & 4pm – 8pm
- Cost: Free
- Features: Children can learn to appreciate the value of water at this playground. They can manoeuvre sluice gates to control the flow of water and even soak their feet and splash around in the water castle.
- F&B: Limited options; advisable to bring your own
- Parking: Available but limited
8. Water Play @ Lower Seletar Reservoir
Let the kids run free in this open space near the reservoir, complete with water sprouts for added fun.
Experience the joy of open-air play! Kids can frolic among water jets while parents find solace walking by the reservoir.
- Hours: 9am – 6pm
- Cost: Free
- Features: An open space for children to run around with water sprouting in many places.
- F&B: Limited options; advisable to bring your own
- Parking: Available
Northeast:
9. Splash @ Kidz Amaze – Punggol SAFRA
Slide, climb, and wade! Discover 5 slides, 8 interconnected play decks, and a special wading area for toddlers at this indoor water playground in Punggol, Safra.
- Hours: 1pm – 7pm (Mon – Fri); 10am – 9pm (Sat, Sun, PH & Sch Hol)
- Cost: $14 for SAFRA members & $18 for non-SAFRA (Mon-Fri); $17 for SAFRA members & $22 for non-SAFRA (Sat, Sun, PH & Sch Hol)
- Features: Indoor water playground with interactive play elements, 5 slides, and 8 play decks interconnected by climbing structure. Also has a wading area for toddlers.
- F&B: Multiple options within SAFRA
- Parking: SAFRA parking available
10. Ninja Trail – Sengkang, Compass One, lvl 4
Unleash your inner ninja from 10am to 7pm! Navigate through 17 interactive play features at this free playground on level 4 of Compass One, Sengkang.
- Hours: 10am – 7pm
- Cost: Free
- Features: The trail features a total of 17 play features promising to engage and create a memorable experience.
- F&B: Multiple options within Compass One
- Parking: Mall parking available
11. Happy Park @ Waterway Point – Punggol
Find your happy place from 10am to 7pm! Happy Park at Waterway Point in Punggol offers a free playground for endless fun.
- Hours: 10am – 7pm
- Cost: Free
- Features: Open space with various water features
- F&B: Multiple options within Waterway Point
- Parking: Mall parking available
Central:
12. Play@ Heights Park – Toa Payoh
Unlock a full day of play! Play@ Heights Park in Toa Payoh is your go-to destination from 8am to 9pm.
Play from dawn to dusk! Enjoy free access to water features in a homely and conveniently located water park.
- Hours: 8am – 9pm
- Cost: Free
- Features: Open space with various water features
- F&B: Neighborhood eateries
- Parking: Available
13. Far East Organization Children’s Garden – Garden by the Bay
Discover a garden of delights! Far East Organization Children’s Garden at Gardens by the Bay is open from 9am to 7pm, Thursdays to Sundays and during school holidays. Admission is free!
Where nature meets playtime! Enjoy free admission to Far East Organization Children’s Garden, open from 9am to 7pm on Thursdays through Sundays and during school holidays.
Where nature meets playtime at Gardens by the Bay.
- Hours: 9am – 7pm (Thurs – Sun) / (Tue – Sun; school holidays)
- Cost: Free
- Features: Open space with various water features
- F&B: Multiple options within Garden by the Bay
- Parking: Available
14. Splash-N-Surf – Stadium, Kallang Wave Mall, lvl 3
Enjoy rooftop splashing fun without spending a dime! Splash-N-Surf at Kallang Wave Mall, Stadium, level 3.
Catch a bird’s eye view of the Kallang precinct (and even MBS) as you enjoy water fun at Splash-N-Surf, Kallang Wave Mall, Stadium, level 3.
Dive into fun at Splash-N-Surf! Located at Kallang Wave Mall, Stadium, level 3, this water playground is open from 8am to 10pm and offers free admission.
- Hours: 8am – 10pm
- Cost: Free
- Features: Open space with various water features
- F&B: Multiple options within Kallang Wave Mall
- Parking: Mall parking available
West:
15. Clusia Cove- Jurong Lake Garden
Who needs a fancy water park? These kids are having the time of their lives in a man made pond inspired pool!
Captured in action: A young girl fully immersed in manipulating a water mechanism, turning playtime into a learning experience.
Discover Clusia Cove, the three-hectare water playground that combines fun with learning about water dynamics and natural treatment methods.
- Hours: 8am – 7pm (closed on Mon except PH)
- Cost: Free
- Features: Mimics tidal patterns, surface ripples, and directional currents similar to those at coastal shores. Water is cleansed by natural treatment methods.
- F&B: Limited options; advisable to bring your own
- Parking: Available
16. Chua Chu Kang Mini-Playground; Next to Keat Hong Community Centre
From vans and trains to an airplane in a waterspout—this water playground has it all! A paradise where imagination and water play collide.
Slide through a van, zoom down a train, or get caught in an airplane waterspout—this playground is where water fun meets vehicular adventure!
- Hours: 10am – 2pm & 4pm – 8pm
- Cost: Free
- Features: Several water play features, as well as 3 small slides.
- F&B: Neighborhood eateries
- Parking: Available
17. Waterworks @ Science Centre SG – Jurong East
Kids having the time of their lives at Waterworks, Science Centre SG. Open Tuesdays to Sundays, from 10am to 4:30pm.
Discover the magic of water science while having a splash-tastic time at Waterworks, Science Centre SG. Open from 10am to 4:30pm, Tuesday to Sunday.
- Hours: 10am – 4.30pm (Tue – Sun)
- Cost: Complimentary with Science Centre ticket
- Features: Various water features and educational elements
- F&B: Multiple options within Science Centre
- Parking: Available
East:
18. Wild Wild Wet – Downtown East
Experience the thrill of water rides at Wild Wild Wet, Downtown East. Open from 12pm to 6pm, closed on Tuesdays.
- Hours: 12pm – 6pm (closed on Tue)
- Cost: Starts from $24
- Features: Various slides and water features
- F&B: Multiple options within Downtown East
- Parking: Available
19. Water Play @ Coastal PlayGrove – East Coast Park
Discover the joys of water play at Coastal PlayGrove in East Coast Park. Open from 8am to 8pm, Tuesday to Sunday. Admission is free.
- Hours: 8am – 8pm (Tue – Sun)
- Cost: Free
- Features: Open space with various water features
- F&B: Limited options; advisable to bring your own
- Parking: Available
20. Tampines1 Water Playground – Tampines
Experience the thrill of water play at Tampines1 Water Playground. Open from 12pm to 8pm, and 4pm to 8pm on Mondays. Free admission.
- Hours: 12pm – 8pm (4pm – 8pm on Mondays)
- Cost: Free
- Features: Open space with various water features
- F&B: Multiple options within Tampines1
- Parking: Mall parking available
21. Aqua Adventure @ HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir – Bedok
Unleash your adventurous spirit at Aqua Adventure at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir. Open from 2 pm to 8 pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 am to 3 pm & 4 pm to 9 pm on weekends, public holidays, and school holidays.
- Hours: 2 pm – 8 pm (Thu & Fri), 10 am – 3 pm & 4 pm – 9 pm (Weekend, PH and School Hols)
- Cost: From $40
- Features: Various slides and water features
- F&B: Limited options; advisable to bring your own
- Parking: Available
22. Arena@L3 @ Changi City Point – Expo
Unleash your adventurous spirit at Aqua Adventure at HomeTeamNS Bedok Reservoir. Open from 2 pm to 8 pm on Thursdays and Fridays, and 10 am to 3 pm & 4 pm to 9 pm on weekends, public holidays, and school holidays.
- Hours: 10am – 7pm
- Cost: Free
- Features: Open space with various water features
- F&B: Multiple options within Changi City Point
- Parking: Mall parking available
South:
23. Adventure Cove – Sentosa
Unleash your adventurous spirit at Adventure Cove in Sentosa. Open from 10 am to 5 pm on Fridays through Tuesdays, as well as public holidays and school holidays. Admission starts at $27.
- Hours: 10am – 5pm (Fri – Tue, PH & Sch Hol.)
- Cost: Starts from $27
- Features: Various slides and water features
- F&B: Multiple options within Sentosa
- Parking: Available
24. Play Court @ VivoCity – Harbourfront
Unleash your child’s imagination at the Play Court in VivoCity, Harbourfront. Open daily from 10 am to 10 pm. Free admission
- Hours: 10am – 10pm
- Cost: Free
- Features: Open space with various water features
- F&B: Multiple options within VivoCity
- Parking: Mall parking available
25. Marina Barrage – Marina Bay
Experience the joy of outdoor leisure at Marina Barrage in Marina Bay. Open from 12:30 pm to 9 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and from 9 am to 9 pm on other days. Free admission for all.
- Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: 12.30pm – 9pm; Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday: 9am – 9pm
- Cost: Free
- Features: Open space with various water features
- F&B: Limited options; advisable to bring your own
- Parking: Available
So, there you have it! A comprehensive list of water play areas around Singapore that are perfect for kids and families. Whether you’re looking to introduce your little one to the joys of water play or searching for a new adventure, there’s something for everyone. Happy splashing!
