Far East Organization Children’s Garden – Free Water Playground, Gardens By The Bay In Singapore

The Far East Organization Children’s Garden water play is one of those places where you think “I can’t believe this is free!” This is one of the most picturesque free water play areas in Singapore.

What is at Far East Organization Children’s Garden Water Play?

The Far East Organization Children’s Garden Water Play area is divided into two main sections: toddler water play and water play for older kids.

The Toddler Water Play Section (1 to 5 years old)

In the Toddler Water Play Section you will find some small fish statues that spout very gentle water streams on a soft padded floor. Be sure to bring some water toys for the kids as they will love collecting and pouring out the water. It is a very tame area and great for smaller kids and those that are not quite ready for the big fountains in the older kids section.

The Older Kid Water Play Section (6 to 12 years old)

In the Older Kid Water Play Section you will find many (too many to count) water sprinklers which are motion activated. In addition to the water sprinklers there are flower water buckets which dump water over the heads of delighted (or sometimes unexpecting) children. This area is pretty full on, we recommend accompanying adults should also wear swimwear or at least have a change of clothes as you will get drenched in this section. If your child doesn’t like water in their face, this section probably isn’t for them. Note our 2 year old runs in this section, so younger kids can enter, it just depends how comfortable they and you are!

If your kids have had enough of the water but still want to play, there are two dry play areas. One is best suited for toddlers and is right next to the Cafe and is quite shaded. The other is meant for older kids and you can find it behind the amphitheatre and waterplay area. Some of it is under maintenance at the moment until end of March 2023.

Facilities:

There are toilet, shower and changing facilities, as well as an on-site Cafe Petit Coco @ Children’s Garden Cafe, if the kids get hungry. The water play areas are not in shade, but the amphitheatre that over looks the older kids water play is covered and has some parking for prams.

Tip:

Apart from the onsite Petit Coco Cafe, you can walk about 5 minutes outside of the water park to Satay By The Bay (which is a fancy looking hawker centre) to pick up a blended juice or some reasonably priced and delicious food.

What we love:

We love a) that it is free b) that there are also dry play areas here and c) the picturesque views of Marina Bay Sands and the Cloud Forest buildings in the background.

Location:

Far East Organization Children’s Garden, Gardens By The Bay, 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953. Nearest MRT Thomson East Coast Line (Brown Line), Gardens By The Bay, exit 1.

Cost:

Free!

Best Suited for:

Best for ages 0 to 12. The Far East Organization Children’s Garden has something for everyone. Note, you can only enter the area if you are accompanying a child 12 and under. We think the toddler splash area is best for those under 2 and the main water play area is good for those children 2 and over.

Opening Hours:

Open Thursday to Sunday from 9am to 7pm. Water play closes at 6:30pm with last entry at 6pm.

The water and dry playgrounds are closed every Monday to Wednesday unless it is a public holiday. During school holidays it is open every day except for Mondays.

Northpoint City – Free Water Playground In Singapore

If your kids love water slides, then they are going to love the FREE water park at Northpoint called The Playground. It is the perfect place to cool off from the sun, and also get a bit of shopping done at Northpoint City mall afterwards.

What is at Northpoint City water park?

The Playground at Northpoint City is located on level 4 of the North Wing of the mall (rooftop level). There are three sections to the playground.

1. The water slide section

Here you will find 3 waterslides: red, yellow, and blue, in increasing length. All of the slides can be accessed via two different sets of stairs, which can get quite slippery during the water dump from the overhead red pin wheel. Be warned, the water dump occurs over the whole water slide section every few minutes.

Besides the slides, there are also a couple of water fountains in this section that the kids can play in, as well as enjoying the overhead water dump.

Note, none of the slides are particularly fast, nor is the water that deep (around calf deep), but you still want to keep a close eye on your kids especially on the blue covered slide as kids seem to enjoy climbing up it.

2. The toddler water play section

The toddler water play section is great for those who are a bit intimidated by the slides, but still want some water play. There are a couple of tame fountains to run through, as well as some troughs where the kids can learn about how water flows. What’s also great about this area is it is covered for shaded play.

3. The dry toddler play section

There’s not much to this area and be warned, the ground gets very hot here (especially for the kids who run from the wet play area to this area – they aren’t wearing any shoes). There are a couple of animals here and a treehouse with a tunnel and what could be a mini bumpy slide (at least that’s what our daughter used it for). It’s an area for the kids to run around and sit on the animals or play hide and seek.

Facilities:

There are toilets and open shower facilities, but there’s nowhere to get changed in private other than the disabled toilet.

The great thing about being on top of a mall is that if you are after a meal, there are plenty of options on the other levels of the mall to suit all budgets.

Tip:

Before letting your kids go wild on the slides, let them watch the big water dump first, so they know what to expect. It can be quite intimidating to the little ones who don’t love water in their face, and it can even scare water lovers who aren’t expecting it. Our daughter did not like the water dump at all, so we had to time her going down the waterslides in between the water dumps.

What we love:

We love the variety of slides and the fact that it is FREE!

Location:

The Playground, Northpoint City, 930 Yishun Ave 2, Singapore 769098. It is on level 4 in the North Wing and can be accessed by both lift or escalators. Nearest MRT is North South Line (Red line), Yishan, exit E. The place is quite large so it can be a bit confusing to find. If you enter on level 1 follow the escalators from McDonalds/Mos Burger up to level 4.

Cost:

Free!

Best suited for:

The toddler dry and wet water play sections are best suited for kids 0 to 3, while the main waterslide section is best suited for kids 2 to 6. While The Playground is suitable for kids up to 12, older kids may be a bit bored as the slides are not very fast.

Opening Hours:

Open daily 10:30am to 9pm, except for the first Monday of the month as it is closed for maintenance. It will also close during rain.

Clusia Cove @ Jurong Lake Gardens – Free Water Playground In Singapore

If you are looking for a way to cool off from the Singapore heat while enjoying some outdoor time with your kids, check out the massive waterplayground at Clusia Cove, Jurong Lake Gardens.

What is at Clusia Cove?

Located in Jurong Lake Gardens, Clusia Cove is a 3 hectare water park that uses a self contained water ecosystem. It is a great place for toddlers as the water is nice and shallow (30cm deep), and there are no big water fountains, which can sometimes be intimidating for little kids. The waterplay area has a nice natural feel with sand, rocks, and is surrounded by trees. At Clusia Cove children can learn about tidal flows by using tidal gates to stop and start waterflow, and there is an intermittent waterfall over some steps that lets new treated water enter the waterplayground. The water is treated using a water recycling system consisting of natural treatment by sand beds and aquatic plants, and then travels through a UV room before it ends up in the water playground. You can read more about it here

Facilities:

There are toilet and shower facilities, as well as vending machines for drinks and snacks. If you are after a meal, there is also a Fusion Spoon restaurant with some tasty and we think reasonably priced Asian and Western food overlooking the eco-pond. If your kids have had enough of the water but still want to play, there is a massive dry play area called Forest Ramble Playground and a Butterfly Maze!

Tip:

Although Clusia Cove is surrounded by trees, there isn’t much shade over the water play area, so it can get very hot. We suggest visiting in the morning or late afternoon. There is a shaded area near the toilets where you can leave your pram or sit to keep an eye on the kids.

What we love:

The size of the water playground is incredible! We were also pleasantly surprised by how clear and clean the water looked. We had seen some pictures online before we visited where the water seemed quite brown and murky, but we are happy to report that wasn’t the case.

Location:

Clusia Cove, Jurong Lake Gardens, 104 Yuan Ching Rd. Nearest MRT is East West Line (Green line), Lakeside, exit B.

Cost:

Free!

Best suited for:

Ages 0 to 6. Older kids may enjoy too, but there aren’t the big fountains found at other water parks so they may get a bit bored. But in saying that, there are plenty of other areas of the park older kids will enjoy, and they can visit Clusia Cove as a place to cool down.

Opening Hours:

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 7pm. Closed Mondays for maintenance unless public holiday and Tuesdays if proceeding Monday was a public holiday.