Need an outlet for your kids to exhaust all their energy that doesn’t involve messing up the house? Have your little ones been bugging you to bring them to a swimming pool or water park for the longest time? Want to bring them out yet save on expenses at the same time? Here are some things to do in Singapore with kids at various free water parks in Singapore! You’re welcome 😉
We’ve segmented this article into: Mega Water Parks, Wading Pools, Shopping Mall Water Parks (Sprinklers), Shopping Mall Water Parks (Swings / Slides) and Outdoor Water Parks to make things easier for you!
Pro Tip: Remember to pack your swimming supplies such as swimsuits, goggles or even swimming toys before going! You should also bring an extra set of clothes for your little ones if they’re going to be running around not dressed in swimwear!
Mega Waterparks
First, we’ll start with the mega water parks in Singapore. They look and sound amazing, and you may not believe they’re free, but they are! Now, you’ll know where to go for your next family trip!
1. Palawan Pirate Ship Water Play Area – Sentosa Palawan Beach
This gigantic pirate ship will let your child’s imagination run wild! Easily one of the largest free outdoor water parks in Singapore, the Palawan Pirate Ship Water Play Area promises an exhilarating experience!
There are tipping buckets that’ll cause an avalanche of water when filled and even an entire play area in the form of a pirate ship! The little ones can even pretend to be pirates and launch sneak attacks on their friends or family using the water cannons.
Palawan Pirate Ship Water Play Area – Sentosa Palawan Beach
Address: Palawan Beach, Sentosa, S(098236)
Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm daily
2. Splash-N-Surf – Kallang Wave Mall
The little ones are going to have a splashin’ good time at Splash N Surf! The vibrant, playground topped with three different slides will have them screaming in delight. The various water sprinklers will also help keep them cool from the scorching heat!
Bonus: If you’re up for it, you could even treat them to a float along the lazy river ($2) and a stingray experience (from $30).
Splash N Surf – Kallang Wave Mall
Address: Kallang Wave Mall, 1 Stadium Place, S(397628)
Opening Hours: 8am – 10pm daily
3. Splash @ Kidz Amaze – Safra Punggol
Splash @ Kidz Amaze is every child’s dream come true! Free for babies under 12 months old, this is the largest free indoor water playground for kids in Singapore. If the beautiful decor of the play area isn’t enough to wow you, we’re not quite sure what will. Have the ultimate Little Mermaid experience as you’re surrounded by everything that depicts life ‘under the sea’.
The ocean-themed playground has everything your little one could possibly want. From tipping buckets to numerous slides to even fishes dangling from the ceiling, they’re definitely going to have the time of their lives! This is also the best chance for you to teach them about sea creatures, through the many fixtures around the water park.
For the even littler ones, there’s even a shallow pool specially catered for them. No more worrying about them being ‘bullied’ by the older kids in the play areas, as they have a safe zone to play in. The pretty lighting also adds to the serene atmosphere, and parents can look forward to relaxing there with their young children.
Splash @ Kidz Amaze – Safra Punggol
Address: 9 Sentul Crescent, Level 3, S(828654)
Opening Hours: Monday – Thursday: 1pm-7pm, Friday: 1pm-9pm, Weekends: 10am-9pm
Wading Pools
If your little one is a fan of simply splashing around in the water, these wading pools are definitely a must!
4. Vivocity
Everyone should be all too familiar with the water area atop Vivocity. Watch your little one splash around in the shallow pools while enjoying the gorgeous view of Sentosa!
One floor down, there are also water fountains where children can play in should they get bored of the shallow pool!
Bonus: Occasionally, there are even events where children can float along the area in little paddle boats!
Vivocity
Address: 1 Harbourfront Walk, S(098585)
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm daily
5. Marina Barrage
Planning for a family day out at Marina Barrage? Why not pack some extra clothes so your child can have fun in the wading pool and fountains too! When they get bored of flying kites or sitting on the picnic maps, the pool is guaranteed to keep them occupied for a long while.
Marina Barrage
Address: 8 Marina Gardens Drive, S(018951)
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
Shopping Mall Water Parks (Sprinklers)
These waterparks are equipped with sprinklers for your tot to experience the ‘water’, but not so much the slides or swings. Drop your kids off at the water park (with a parent/guardian) and the rest of the family can enjoy a well-deserved shopping trip in the mall!
6. Splash Park Playground – Sembawang Shopping Centre (North)
The splash park at Sembawang Shopping Centre is pretty much similar to those at Nex and Lot One’s Roof Garden. Complete with water sprinklers, it’s perfect for people who stay around the neighbourhood.
Splash Park Playground – Sembawang Shopping Centre
Address: Sembawang Shopping Centre Level 3, 604 Sembawang Road, S(758459)
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 11am – 2pm & 5pm – 8pm, Weekends: 11am – 8pm
7. Kidz@play Northpoint Mall (North)
This animal-themed water play area is great for kids that have just learnt about animal names (and also those that love water!). While waiting for the mini tipping buckets to fill, they will even be sprayed by a pelican or a ‘water-breathing’ dragon!
Kid@play – Northpoint Mall
Address: 930 Yishun Ave 2, #B1-55 North Point Mall, S(769098)
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 2pm & 5pm – 9pm daily
8. Causeway Point (North)
The large tipping bucket at Causeway Point leaves the little ones anticipating its tipping point! The adorable sight of the innocent kids screaming and running away to avoid the water will probably melt your heart. They can also sprint through the water sprinkler tunnel, or sit among the little sprinklers to cool down from the heat!
Causeway Point
Address: 1 Woodlands Square, S(738099)
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 10.30pm daily
9. The 3 House – Changi City Point (East)
Changi City Point dedicates an entire large play area for the kids! They’ll have the freedom to run around the entire area, while being ‘attacked’ by water sprinklers all around. The cheekier kids can even maneuver the water cannons to fire them at unsuspecting friends or family members 😉
The 3 House – Changi City Point
Address: 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore 486038
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 9.30pm daily
10. Kidzplay – Nex (North-East)
If your child loves running through water sprinklers, Nex is the place for them. There are water sprinklers scattered throughout the play area, making it rain throughout the place. It’s also the best way to keep cool!
Kidzplay – Nex
Address: 23 Serangoon Central, S(556083)
Opening Hours: 11am – 9pm daily
11. Happy Park – Waterway Point (Even more North-East)
But if you’re not so much an outdoor person and want a water area for your little one in the North East Area, why not visit Waterway Point? There’s a play area at the top floor of the mall, where you can casually drop your kids off. The kids can chill out in the shallow waters, among the large, man-made flower petals.
Waterway Point
Address: 83 Punggol Central, 828761
Opening Hours: 10.30am – 9.30pm daily
12. Lot One Roof Garden – Lot One Shopping Mall (West)
Lot One is one of the larger water parks in Singapore too and is a great alternative for those who are lazy to travel out of their area. The highlight will definitely be the green water sprinkler frog tunnel!
Lot One Roof Garden – Lot One Shopping Mall
Address: 21 Choa Chu Kang Ave 4 S(689812)
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday: 12pm – 2pm & 5pm – 8pm, Weekends: 12pm – 8pm
13. Westgate Wonderland – Westgate (West)
This is one of the nature-themed water parks in Singapore is complete with a huge watering can that sprays water! It’s a great chance to teach your child about flora and fauna, as they hop about on giant tree trunks and lilypads at the Westgate Wonderland. They even have a special blow dry room so that your kids can leave the area dry, isn’t that awesome?!
Bonus: Visit during the night to see the fixtures come to life as they light up!
Westgate Wonderland – Westgate
Address: 3 Gateway Drive, S(608532)
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm daily
Shopping Mall Water Parks (Slides / Swings)
These malls have sprinklers too, but they also come with slides or swings that will keep your child occupied for a long time while you enjoy shopping in the malls!
14. I12 Katong (East)
Kids can run through water sprinklers and even ride on swings(!) at I12 Katong! The entire area is a huge water-sprinkler fest and the young ones will thoroughly enjoy themselves.
I12 Katong
Address: 112 East Coast Road, S(428802)
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm daily
15. Garden Plaza – IMM (West)
IMM is one of the water parks in Singapore similar to that of Nex’s. However, it has the added bonus of a playground (slide and all) on top of the various sprinklers, which guarantees a fun time! There are even mats at the end of the slides so your child doesn’t suffer from abrasion should there be a bad landing!
Before or after playing at the water playground, kids can also play at the dry playground beside it, fully equipped with a mini obstacle course. There’s even a mini rock-climbing wall that leads to the slides for the more adventurous tots!
Garden Plaza – IMM
Address: 2 Jurong East Street 21, S(609601)
Opening Hours: 10am – 10pm
16. Tampines 1 (East)
Tampines 1 has a huge water play area that’s safari-themed! Your child will be able to run free among water spraying animals and even slide down an arctic-themed slide! Adults can also marvel at the magnificent grass animal sculptures that tower over them.
Tampines 1
Address: 10 Tampines Central 1, S(529537)
Opening Hours: Monday: 4pm – 8pm, Tuesday – Friday: 12pm – 8pm, Weekends and Public Holidays: 10am – 8pm
Outdoor Water Parks
More of an outdoor person? You’ll definitely enjoy these outdoor water parks in Singapore!
17. Ang Mo Kio Park
If you’re one that enjoys chilling around places with more nature, why not visit Ang Mo Kio Park? The kids can experience crossing rocks along the stream, like what they’ve read about in fairytales! Not only does this allow you to take beautiful pictures with the reflection in the stream, it’ll also give your child the a chance to play in the great outdoors!
Ang Mo Kio Park
Address: Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1, S(569981)
Opening Hours: 8am – 11pm & 4pm – 8pm (Thursday – Sunday), (Closed from Monday – Wednesday)
18. Lower Seletar Reservoir Park
For parents who want to sit around and chill while still being able to keep a watchful eye on their little ones, Seletar Reservoir Park has one of the water parks in Singapore that allows you to do just that! There are several areas you can visit, from a shallow pool to water sprinklers, both of which your child will enjoy.
You’ll be able to sit around the water play area – on steps so you’re a safe distance away and won’t get wet as your child plays in the water. But you’d still be able to keep an eye out for your kids to make sure they stay safe and out of trouble.
Lower Seletar Reservoir Park
Address: Yishun Ave 1, Lower Seletar Reservoir Park, S(769139)
Opening Hours: 7am – 7pm daily
19. Jacob Ballas Children Garden – Singapore Botanic Gardens (West)
Nature lovers will enjoy the water parks in Singapore at the Jacob Ballas Children Garden! The little ones can be entertained for hours while playing among water sprinklers! The adults, on the other hand, can embrace nature as they enjoy the greenery in the Singapore Botanic Gardens.
Jacob Ballas Children Garden – Singapore Botanic Gardens
Address: 481 Bukit Timah Road, S(259769)
Opening Hours: 8am – 7pm (Closed on Mondays)
20. Far East Organisation Children’s Garden – Gardens by the Bay (Central)
This entire play area is one big water sprinkler fest! Literally every corner is decked in towering water sprinklers that’ll leave you soaking wet once you run through them.
Far East Organisation Children’s Garden – Gardens by the Bay
Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, S(018953)
Opening Hours: Tuesday – Friday: 10am – 7pm, Weekends: 9am – 9pm (Closed on Mondays)
21. Punggol Waterway Park (Even more North-East)
Punggol Waterway Park also has plenty of sprinklers and are perfect for all the purple-liners! If you’re one for the great outdoors, this is one of the water parks in Singapore for kids to go!
Punggol Waterway Park
Address: Sentul Crescent, 821313
Opening Hours: 24 hours daily
Planning another family trip? If you’re going to Universal Studios Singapore, why not check out our USS Guide? Or maybe drop by Geylang Serai for some delicious munchies!
