Ultimate Guide to the Best Things to do in Singapore with Kids in 2025
By Elly McGuinness
There are plenty of things to do in Singapore with kids! We love it there, and it’s a great place to travel with kids if you’re starting on a nomadic way of life or planning your first International trip as a family. Sometimes, travel can feel daunting with little munchkins in tow. Parenting and travel are both challenging enough by themselves!
However, if you’ve decided that traveling with kids is on your agenda, Singapore is a lovely, effortless place to choose as your first destination. You’ll find plenty of things to do with the little ones. It’s also a highly organized place boasting all the comforts you could ask for.
[In case you weren’t aware, the Singapore airport could be considered a destination in its own right!]
We have spent a total of six months in Singapore across four trips. Therefore, we’re excited to share our authentic, first-hand experiences in this family-friendly destination. Read on to discover our top picks for fun and affordable things to do with kids in Singapore!
While not the focus of this post, you’ll find plenty of accommodation options in Singapore. We’ve been lucky enough to always have friends and family to stay with, so we haven’t ever needed to book Singapore accommodation for our visits. But if you do, check out the latest prices below.
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From gorgeous green spaces to world-class theme parks and unbeatable playgrounds, Singapore has endless activities for every budget. So grab a cuppa, relax, and enjoy reading about our favorites!
MacRitchie Reservoir
A popular green space for hikers, canoeists, and kayakers, MacRitchie Reservoir is a must-visit for families. Peaceful and beautiful, it is a great place to keep the kids outdoors for several hours. Follow one of the well-maintained, easy, level hiking trails, or hire a canoe or kayak.
Check out the treetop walk or enjoy strolling alongside the water’s edge. Nature enthusiasts can check out the local wildlife—remind the kids not to feed the monkeys!
family-friendly loop trail at MacRitchie
If you’re after a family-friendly trail at the MacRitchie Reservoir, there’s a three-kilometer loop that starts from the trailhead near the main entrance. (Head to the reservoir and it’s next to the gym, not far past the kayak hire).
The three-kilometer track takes you on a loop along the MacRitchie Nature Trail and then back along the Petai Boardwalk and Prunus Boardwalk. Or, you can do a smaller loop by skipping the Petai Boardwalk.
At the trailhead, you’ll see the details of several other longer walks (up to about 12 kilometers), a few of which start from the same point.
We saw monitor lizards in the water and a family of otters making their way through the gym area!
MacRitchie Treetop walk
The MacRitchie Treetop Walk is a free hiking trail in Singapore and one of the most beautiful! It’s just south of the Peirce Reservoir and accessible from a few locations.
You do have to walk there! The fastest route is from Windsor Nature Park. From there, it will likely take just under an hour to reach the treetop walk.
The trail is easy to follow along boardwalks and paved paths. We encountered many monkeys, not beside the trail but directly on it. So that made us a little nervous, but luckily they were friendly!
The trail has a bit of up and down, adding to its interest. You can also walk up the Jelutong Tower for lovely views of the area.
The Treetop Walk itself is a one-way circuit along suspended bridges. It’s short, easy, and offers a gorgeous perspective above the tree canopy.
To finish the walk, you can return the same way to Windsor Park for the fastest option. We decided to walk a different way out and exited at Lornie Road. Our complete hike took 2 hours and 20 minutes.
If you have the time and inclination for a longer walk, start your trail at MacRitchie Reservoir, and you can make a longer loop from there.
Chinatown
Chinatown is next on our list of things to do with kids in Singapore. Chinatown is a bustling area of the city with a unique style. Here, the kids will enjoy browsing the markets full of colors and knick-knacks. There are plenty of cheap and tasty places to feed their bellies and try their hand at chopsticks.
Chinatown is a fantastic place to take the kids on a self-guided street art tour! The whole area is bursting with character, seen through the diverse mix of cheap knick-knacks, trendy bars, hawker centers, temples, colorful lanterns, and gorgeous shophouses.
You can take all this in while searching for street art as you wander the streets. The landmarks below feature art, so plug the names into Google Maps and let them guide your walking circuit. You’ll undoubtedly pass additional masterpieces along the way!
* The Working Capitol mural by RIPPLE ROOT. * Iron Street Art – Tajong Pagar. * Head around the corner and check out the incredible wall next to CruCycle. * Check out the wall behind the Thian Hock Keng Temple, which highlights the Chinese people’s journey to Singapore. This was one of my favorites as it’s interesting and educational, with snippets of written information along the wall. * Gemmill Lane. * Thye Shan Medical Hall (South Bridge Road Branch). The girls loved this one.
Afterward, you’ll be in the perfect position to grab some food and drinks from the Chinatown Complex Food Centre or the Maxwell Hawker Center.
Temples in Chinatown
While in Chinatown, make sure you check out the temples. The Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is an excellent place to start. It’s next to the Maxwell train station and is nestled between hawker centers, so it’s super convenient and easy to get to.
The main room on the bottom level is gorgeous, although we couldn’t enter because they had a special event. The following two levels are full of fascinating Buddha statues and artifacts, and you can explore the rooftop garden on the top.
You’re meant to go between floors via the elevator, but it can get very crowded, so we recommend taking the stairs!
The Thian Hock Keng Temple is a beautiful Taoist Temple you could visit next. Make sure you ring the bells and offer a coin for good luck in various aspects of life! Afterward, check out the street art behind the temple highlighting the challenges of the Chinese people as they moved to Singapore in search of better lives.
Stroll along the Singapore River
If you’re looking for things to do in Singapore with kids, take them for a stroll along the Singapore River. It doesn’t cost a thing, and there’s plenty to see and enjoy, night or day.
The area between Clarke and Robertson Quay’s is pretty and well-maintained. It’s very clean and has plenty of tree cover and flowers.
You can take a boat river cruise day or night from Clarke Quay or just enjoy watching the boats and walking amid the colorful buildings. You’ll also find the slingshot ride there, where you can watch people fly high into the air!
There are several picturesque bridges and plenty of trendy bars and restaurants. Robertson Quay also has a small outdoor play area.
Kampong Glam is undoubtedly the funkiest place to visit in all of Singapore! It’s full of street art, gorgeous lanes with an eclectic mix of Indie-boho-style businesses, delicious international cuisine, and loads of character and color.
It’s very unlike the rest of Singapore, and I love it! (I also love the rest of Singapore, lol).
It’s a relatively small area, so you won’t miss the street art. Make sure you walk past the beautiful Sultan Mosque, down Muscat Street, and also Haji Lane.
We had a delicious Turkish meal to remind us of the year we spent in Fethiye❤️
A green haven nestled right in town, nature lovers will enjoy what’s on offer at Gardens by the Bay. The whole family can enjoy the flower dome and cloud forest. These are filled with blooming plants and magnificent green sculptures. Enjoy a bird’s eye view from the skyway walk or stroll through the heritage gardens.
Gardens at the Bay can get super busy but it is completely worth the visit. Be sure to check out Satay by the Bay. It’s a hawker center at one end of the gardens with a wide range of Asian food choices.
Far East Organization Children’s Garden
This kids-centric area is part of Gardens by the Bay. It’s so unique and fabulous that you could spend the whole day here with the kids. Regarding things to do with kids in Singapore, this will likely be the one your kids will want to return to more than once!
If you want to opt out of the splash park, there is plenty of seating in a shaded area. There is a basic café for snacks and microwave meals. The best part is that the splash park is free!
Gardens by the Bay playgrounds
On either side of the splash area are two well-designed playgrounds. One is targeted at younger kids, and the other at older ones. We loved the sandy ground and canopy bridges in the big kids’ playground.
Splash park at Marina Barrage
I didn’t realize the main splash park and playground at Gardens by the Bay is closed from Monday to Wednesday. That is until we showed up ready to play on a Monday afternoon!
But I’ll let you in on a little tip. There’s another fun, smaller splash park just a short walk away at Marina Barrage, a fabulous cooling-off alternative.
Marina Barrage is also home to the Sustainable Singapore Gallery, so you can check that out if you have time.
Supertree Grove light and sound show
If you’re visiting Gardens by the Bay, don’t miss the free sound and light show at Supertree Grove. It’s on every night at 7:45 pm and 8:45 pm.
Arrive a little early, as it will be busy! Hopefully, you can find a spot to lie beneath the trees and enjoy the unforgettable experience that Ayla described as “the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.”
For superb views of Singapore, head up to the Skypark at Marina Bay Sands. The observation deck offers an excellent birdseye view of the city’s major attractions and surroundings.
You can take the kids up there, but we decided to go without them! The price is around $28/$32 off-peak/peak, which gives you access to the observation deck. The other side is for hotel guests, but you can also get food and drink packages if you want to stay at the Skypark and relax for a while.
We walked around some other nearby sites, such as the Merlion statue, before heading up to enjoy the vistas.
The Children’s Museum Singapore is a fantastic spot to take your kids to learn about the traditional local culture in a fun and interactive way.
A significant portion of the museum is dedicated to teaching kids about the meals you find at hawker stalls. They can try their hand at mock food preparation and cooking, plus check out some of the technology that makes modern-day food prep easier at the hawker stalls.
The museum is targeted at kids aged 12 and under. It’s only open for four time slots each day, for 1 hour and 45 minutes each. Aim to arrive before your chosen slot begins. We were a little late and therefore had less time. We found that it wasn’t quite long enough and probably would have spent three hours there if we were allowed!
Our only other complaint was that some of the rooms are pretty small and can get crowded. We went during school time, but it was still busy and a bit cramped.
Still, the museum offers a fun, hands-on, and play-based way for kids to learn, and we enjoyed it overall.
The museum is free for Singapore citizens and permanent residents. However, it was 10.90 SGD per kid and $16.35 per adult for us!
Sentosa Island
This is basically an entire island theme park that could keep the family entertained for days. Your budget will determine how much you want to do here, but there are plenty of things to look at if you want a cheap day out. You can take the cable car, bus, or monorail to the island or simply walk across!
Once over there, the choices are virtually endless. There are options to visit Adventure Cove Waterpark, S.E.A. Aquarium, the Skyline Luge, Universal Studios, Mega Adventure ziplining, and more.
Simply enjoy the beaches and nature areas if you’re on a tighter budget. And there really are just so many things to look at everywhere you go. The second time we visited, there were amazing sand sculptures to marvel at.
Sentosa is a must-visit if you’re after things to do with kids in Singapore.
Universal Studios Singapore
Universal Studios is one of the main attractions on Sentosa Island. Honestly, we found it pretty overwhelming and very jam-packed. We visited over Christmas and New Year, so maybe it was busier than usual.
Perhaps we had just gotten used to hanging out in the comparatively much quieter Legoland Malaysia. It’s located just over the border in Johor Bahru, and we got annual passes and stayed close by for a couple of months.
The reality of Universal Studios was that we only got through a very small portion of what was on offer. We made a good go of it and had a 12-hour day, but we didn’t even get through half of the rides. Most rides had waits of between 25 minutes and 70 minutes.
We found that it was understaffed and some systems weren’t very efficient. Long wait times could undoubtedly have been brought down with more than one staff member clipping tickets and buckling every person into the giant Merry-go-round.
Anyway, it’s worth knowing that you can buy an Express Pass to skip the lines if you have extra cash. So if budget isn’t an issue, we’d recommend this option.
Fort Siloso and Siloso beach
If you want to explore Sentosa Island a bit but want to do so without theme park expenses, you can wander about and enjoy plenty of places for free.
One option is to start at the short but gorgeous Fort Siloso skywalk before exploring the fort area. This fort is more like a museum, with indoor areas and tons of information boards, cannons, some videos, and lifelike figurines to paint a picture of history in the area.
Afterward, you can easily walk to Siloso Beach to hang out. One of the first things you’ll spot is the Nestopia playground. It looks nice but not better than many of the city’s free parks, so at $12 per kid, we decided to skip it!
While at the beach you can watch people ziplining overhead to a little island and bungy jumping from a tower next to the beach. The little island is connected to Sentosa with a short footbridge, so you can also walk across it.
And, of course, you can swim. I was unsure about doing so, as it doesn’t look the cleanest😅. There were lifeguards and others swimming, so we figured we’d give it a go. We walked along to where it looked slightly cleaner, and all got in. The girls stayed in much longer than I did and loved it😆
This 6-hour tour covers several Sentosa highlights, including the cable car ride, aquarium, 4D experience, Fort Siloso Skywalk, and an outdoor night show!
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Just a stone’s throw from the city center, the Singapore Botanic Gardens are a true oasis of greenery. They are a great place to get in amongst nature and offer extensive trails and areas of solitude.
We have visited several botanical gardens in different parts of the world. These are certainly among the most spectacular. Enjoy the variety of gardens, marvel at the sculptures, or simply relax on one of the swinging chairs. We saw more wildlife in the gardens than anywhere else in Singapore, including hornbills and lizards.
Playgrounds in the botanic gardens
The Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is a lovely area inside the Botanical Gardens. The children’s garden is about 400 m from the Botanical Gardens train station entrance. It’s set up in different areas with little learning stations.
Como Adventure Grove is another excellent playground at the other end of the park.
The Science Centre Singapore
The Science Centre Singapore is possibly the best science center we’ve ever visited. We spent nearly the whole day there and didn’t cover all the exhibits in detail nor make it to the splash playground outside!
The entry fee is $12 for adults and $8 for kids, which we thought was reasonable and worth it. If you plan to go a few times, you can grab an annual pass for $35 per adult and $25 per kid.
The shows were amazing. We got to see an impressive fire tornado and a fascinating electricity demonstration.
The kids loved the “know your poo” section (no surprises there😆) and the mirror maze, which was really well done. You get a short pool noodle to navigate with, so you don’t crash into mirrors!
They didn’t like the fears and phobias area so much, which was like a full-on ghost house!
The Science Centre has several other attractions that you can pay an extra fee for. These include the Omni-theatre, laser maze, escape room, Snow City, and KidsSTOP for kids up to eight years old.
We highly recommend the Science Centre Singapore if you’re looking for fun and affordable things to do in Singapore with kids.
Who knew it’s possible to see crocodiles in their natural habitat in Singapore? Until recently, not me!
Head up to Sungai Buloh at the island’s north end for your chance. We didn’t see any this time, but the diversity of the wildlife made the trip worth it.
We saw giant monitor lizards, smaller lizards, mud skippers, and many fish and birds. If you stand on the viewing bridge above the river, you can watch schools of fish leaping out of the water, which is pretty neat.
Make sure you go to the Wetland Center on Google Maps and not the visitor center. The latter would require a hike to get to the start point for viewing. Sungai Buloh is free to visit, and there’s a small indoor section where you can read and watch a video about the area’s wildlife.
Jurong Lake Gardens
The Jurong Lake Gardens is an incredible spot to take the kids for nature immersion and playtime in Singapore!
The park has plenty of walking trails and some good play areas. Take the littles to Clusia Cove to cool off in the water play area or through the forest ramble for an unbeatable nature play adventure.
We spent most of our time in the forest ramble, which has everything from sand and water play to climbing structures, giant slides, flying foxes, and hideout spots.
Seriously, Singapore should get the international title for best playgrounds in the world! Ayla has lived in 20 countries over 7.5 years, and three of her top four playgrounds are in Singapore.
She currently ranks this one as number two. The number one spot still goes to Fethi Bey Park in Fethiye, Turkey!
Indoor Playgrounds
Singapore has many indoor playgrounds, many of which are nestled inside malls. Mainly targeted at pre-schoolers, these playgrounds can be a welcome escape from the heat or sudden downpours outside. Your little ones will likely be able to spend several hours, if not a whole day, here.
Pulau Ubin
This island is an easy day trip getaway from the bustle of the city. Take a taxi to Changi Village on the Eastern side of Singapore, where several bumboats are waiting to take you to the island. Once you get on the boat, you can enjoy life in the slow lane and feel like you’re a world away from the city.
We hired bikes for the day, which we highly recommend. It’s a terrific way to check out every corner of the island. There are many places to choose a bike to hire once you get there.
They didn’t appear well-maintained, so try a few before settling on one. We had no problem finding a bike with a seat for our daughter and saw that bikes of all sizes and types were available.
The roads are well-marked, and there is even a mountain bike park complete with both family-suitable and more advanced trails. If you prefer, you can take a guided trip to Pulau Ubin.
In either case, you will encounter plenty of wildlife and natural surroundings. Ensure you bring enough cash for boat rides, lunch, snacks, and water top-ups.
The East Coast Park in Singapore runs along the big coastal stretch of road from the airport towards the downtown core. It’s definitely on our list of fun places to visit in Singapore.
Not to be missed is the Marine Cove Playground, where the kids should stay entertained for hours.
Coastal playgrove
Coastal Playgrove is another fantastic playground at Singapore’s East Coast Park. I was blown away by how awesome this is!
Kids (and adults!) can climb up and down several levels of netting and enjoy some of the fun climbing and swinging features on the way. The structure also has huge silver slides and pretty good views!
If you don’t want to climb through the netting, you can walk a circular path to the top, following your kids as they climb.
Bring the kids’ swimsuits, as there’s a water play area. And if you’re up for a walk or bike ride along the trail in East Coast Park, you could head along to the Marine Cove Playground as a second destination, which is about 6 minutes by bike or 24 minutes walk away.
Fort Canning Park
There are so many interesting and beautiful things to see in Fort Canning Park. It’s a fantastic place to take the kids exploring and enjoy a taste of history.
The Fort Canning Tree Tunnel is by far the park’s most popular feature. A long line of people patiently wait for their perfect Instagram shot, looking up into the tunnel where the greenery hangs over the sides.
Visiting before 8 am is apparently the best time if you don’t want to wait.
We walked down the steps and passed all the people waiting so we could continue on our journey!
You can download a PDF of the park online so you know the key features before you visit. Otherwise, it’s well-signposted, so you can stumble across most things.
Other points of interest worth seeing are the Fort Gate, sculptures, Heritage tree, and other remarkable trees, the recreated bathing spring, and the carved mural illustrating aspects of pre-colonial Singapore. The spice garden is also really lovely for a wander.
When the kids have had enough, take them for a play at Jubilee playground.
Jubilee Playground is on the corner of Fort Canning Park (next to the MRT station) and offers loads of fun for the kids. It’s super well designed as an inclusive playground that fits well with the natural park surroundings.
There is a nature-focused log-climbing play area, nets to climb (with greenery growing underneath), and hills for endless climbing and running down (even Mama gave it a go!).
The slides are etched into the hill, and they’re fast ones, doubly so when it’s raining ☔.
The huge see-saws are even comfy for grown-ups (although the signs say they’re designed for 5-12-year-olds), and you can take a relaxing break on a swinging seat.
The swing area is well designed with gorgeous soft sand underfoot and all the settings facing each other.
There are even escalators going up the hill for those who need them! We love this playground and would recommend it to anyone in the neighborhood.
Amped Trampoline Park
Amped Trampoline Park is a fun place for kids to burn off some energy in Singapore.
Honestly, it doesn’t compare overly well to other trampoline parks we’ve visited worldwide. It’s not great for adults like some of the bigger centers with performance-based (very bouncy) trampolines, but the kids will have fun!
They have four small areas. One has trampolines, and another is a ninja course. There’s also a small football court and a games room with things like foosball and air hockey.
The entry fee is $19/$22 for off-peak/peak, and the sessions are only 50 minutes. So I told my kids to jump their hearts out as they were only getting one session😆.
Go bike riding with a bike-sharing app
If you’re looking for cheap, family-friendly activities in Singapore, set up one of the bike-sharing apps and take them cycling!
You can choose from Anywheel or HelloRide. Both seem to have plenty of bikes around the city and appear to be the same price.
Regular bikes are $1 per 30-minute ride, and family bikes are $4 per 30 minutes. The family bikes have a kid’s seat on the back and a phone holder on the front for hands-free navigation.
There’s a designated family bike zone that covers the best areas in Singapore for family-friendly cycling. Once you unlock a bike on the app, the family-friendly area opens up so you can decide where to go.
Two of the best areas to try if you want to avoid motorized traffic are the Singapore River and East Coast Park.
The pavements in Singapore are also generally shared-use with pedestrians, so you’ll find plenty of places to ride safely.
If preferred, take a guided bike tour around Singapore’s charming backstreets and historical landmarks.
St. John’s and Lazarus Islands
I can’t believe it took me so long to take the kids to St. John’s and Lazarus Islands! It’s a very easy day trip from Singapore, especially if you’re staying in the south.
Just head to Marina South Pier and catch one of the ferries to the islands. There’s more than one ferry operator, so you will have a few choices with departure times.
The ferry ride takes about 30-45 minutes, and we paid $12 return per kid and $15 per adult. It stops at St. John’s first and then Lazarus. The latter is where you want to go for the lovely wide arc of white sand and turquoise water.
We caught the 11 am ferry to Lazarus and the 4:15 pm ferry back from St. John’s, which gave us plenty of time to play and relax. The islands are connected by a small, paved road, and it only takes about 20 minutes to walk between the two piers.
Our girls were very happy with the paved pathways so they could ride their scooters and rollerblades!
The islands are currently relatively undeveloped, although I understand it wasn’t long ago that they were completely so.
But now you can stay in a lodge on St. John’s, or a beach chalet or tiny home on Lazarus. There’s a basic convenience store in Lazarus, but otherwise, you need to bring over all your supplies.
The beach at Lazarus was far cleaner than East Coast Park and Sentosa. However, there were tiny bits of broken-down plastic on the beach, which looked like they had been around a long while. The water was lovely and clear.
The only downside for us was the somewhat aggressive monkey that kept coming up to our bags and trying to get into them. Of course, we kept all food items well hidden but it didn’t give up. So, because I was on monkey watch duty, I wasn’t 100% relaxed😆
The Singapore Mobility Gallery is a fantastic place to take the kids for an educational and fun few hours.
It’s a technology museum showcasing the inner workings of Singapore’s public transportation system. Every one of the gallery’s exhibits is interactive, so it will keep even the little ones engaged in learning.
The kids can pick up a booklet on the way in and complete activities as they move through the exhibits.
Singapore already has an incredible public transport system. Visiting the Mobility Gallery offers insights into how it will continue to evolve as a pedestrian and cycle-friendly city.
The Singapore Mobility Gallery is entirely free to visit. You must register at the gate on the way in with some form of ID. They didn’t want my NZ driver’s license but accepted an online copy of my passport.
Singapore City Gallery
The Singapore City Gallery is a neat place to get a full view of Singapore in miniature! It has a similar approach to the Mobility Gallery but focuses on the city as a whole rather than only the transportation system.
Like the Mobility Gallery, the Singapore City Gallery has some fantastic interactive exhibits. The kids can design their own street, find out what type of community citizen they are, or paint a wall with their hands to reveal the modernization of a specific place in the city.
Downstairs in the gallery is a huge model of Singapore with complementary videos highlighting various features on the map.
Upstairs was our favorite area, with the massive model showing all the details of the city. Seeing the buildings, parks, and other city features so intricately designed and put together so nicely was fantastic.
We even found our condo in the model, with all the details, right down to the waterfall above the swimming pool!
The Singapore City Gallery is free, so check it out if you’re seeking cheap things to do as a family in Singapore. It’s next door to the Maxwell Food Centre, which is the perfect spot to choose from a wide variety of local meals.
Walk or bike along Jurassic Mile
If you’re looking for things to do with kids in Singapore, take them for a walk or bike ride along Jurassic Mile to see the impressive collection of dinosaurs!
Jurassic Mile is situated on a pedestrian corridor leading to Terminal 4 at Changi Airport. It’s a rather uninspiring corridor made interesting by adding dinosaurs and their corresponding information boards.
It will be cool to see whether they continue developing the wall with the dinosaur info, as there’s still plenty of space to add more color!
Romy and I biked to Jurassic Mile from East Coast Park. I was excited to find there was only one road to cross, I think. We followed the park connector and stayed in the anywheel family-friendly cycling zone.
At Changi Airport, we found a bike parking area and then went inside Terminal 4 for a cheap dinner at a local food court. It was fantastic to find alternatives to the usual high-priced food you find at airports!
From there, we took the bus and train home after a fun, cheap, and leisurely afternoon out!
The Keppel Centre for Art Education
The Keppel Centre for Art Education is a must-do for families in Singapore. It’s inside the National Gallery, and it’s completely free!
The National Gallery has a $20 per person charge for foreigners. You may want to explore the various galleries after visiting the Keppel Art Centre.
There was enough to keep us in the art center for a few hours, though, so we didn’t venture further. (Plus, I don’t think the five-year-old is ready for art galleries😆).
The Keppel Art Center is closed for cleaning for 30 minutes twice per day though, so we went to the rooftop garden while we waited for it to reopen.
At the art center, the kids made woven paper bags, used magic paint brushes to create stunning digital art pieces, made creations with various building materials, and more.
The digital art sections are pretty mind-blowing and definitely a favorite for the kids. Don’t miss visiting the Keppel Art Centre for Education if you’re looking for things to do with kids in Singapore❤️
Family-Friendly Hikes in Singapore
If you’ve been following us for a while, you might know that I love hiking, so I take every opportunity to explore hiking trails wherever we go.
Although Singapore isn’t exactly wilderness-like, there are plenty of areas in which you can enjoy walking and hiking. All the paths and trails are family-friendly.
The Southern Ridges Trail
The Southern Ridges track is a 10-kilometer hiking trail through some of Singapore’s gorgeous parks. Although the whole country is pretty flat there’s a little bit of up and down with this one, adding to its interest.
In true Singapore style, it’s wholly paved, manicured, and much more urban than my usual hiking adventures!
There are two route options. The main recommended route goes through Mount Faber Park, over the iconic Henderson Waves, across Telok Blangah Park, and the forest walk. It then continues through Hort Park and finishes at Kent Ridge Park and the beautiful canopy walk.
The alternative route takes you through the Labrador Nature Reserve after Telok Blangah Park and, therefore, skips Hort Park and Kent Ridge Park. Labrador Park has several points of interest, including its boardwalk and the old fort area with cannons and other historical features.
My brochure for the walk says that either route takes 3-5 hours. This is probably very generous timing!
When I went, the whole Eastern section of the forest route was closed for refurbishment. It’s due to reopen in July 2025.
I was making good time, so after Telok Blangah Park I walked to Labrador Park and completed that section. At this point, the walk had only taken 90 minutes. So, I decided to complete both routes. After Labrador Park, I walked to Hort Park to finish the other route.
Completing both options took me three hours. I’m not a fast hiker either! I spend time taking photos and watching wildlife along the way.
Is it family-friendly? Yes, absolutely! Although I walked solo this time, Ayla did a decent portion of this trail when she was only three years old.
When I took her, we started at the Henderson Waves, walked through Telok Blangah and the forest walk, and did the Labrador Nature Reserve loop.
If you’re looking for family-friendly hiking opportunities in Singapore, check out the Southern Ridges Trail!
Bukit Timah and Chestnut Nature Reserve
On another visit, it was “mama-only” hiking time! I started from Beauty World train station and walked to Bukit Timah nature reserve to begin my hike. I explored the well-maintained trails and then headed along the park connector trail up to Chestnut Point and around the nature reserve.
My one-way hike took about two hours of brisk walking (including taking pictures and looking at wildlife), and I came out and walked to Bangkit station to head home.
The trails are well marked although I’d highly recommend using an offline map so that you really know where you are. I changed course quite a few times when I was there because they had very clearly allocated separate walking and biking trails, which I wasn’t aware of from my offline map (Singapore is a super organized place!)
Although my family didn’t join me on this occasion, it’s a family-friendly trail. That’s why I’m including it in this list of places to go with family in Singapore.
the rail corridor (green Corridor)
In how many places can you walk almost the length of the country in little more than a morning?
There may not be many, but Singapore is one of them!
That’s what I did when I tackled the 24-kilometer rail corridor (also called the green corridor). It’s a hiking and biking trail from Kranji MRT station in the north to Tanjong Pagar in the south.
You can enter the trail in many places, so you can do it in sections if you choose. It’s completely flat, so it’s very family-friendly, and you can bike or walk it. Families might choose to bike it or do it in sections!
The track is designed to facilitate wildlife movement between Singapore’s green spaces, and it’s also ideal for recreation, whether you want to walk, jog, or bike.
It’s a rather, erm, boring trail. I entertained myself over the last two hours by listening to podcasts😆.
Honestly, I’d had enough of it by the 20-kilometer mark, but I really wanted to finish it in one go🤣. It took me a grand total of 5 hours and 40 minutes to complete (solo), so a pretty long time on the feet on a blue-sky day in the tropics.
It’s pretty easy to follow (no trail map required), although I came across a couple of diversions in the northern part.
Choose an overcast day if you can, and ensure you have plenty of fluids, snacks, and sun protection. You can top up supplies or take a bathroom break at MRT stations along the way.
The Singapore Coast to Coast
The Singapore Coast to Coast is possibly the most boring hiking trail I’ve ever walked. However, I’m very happy I’ve done it for personal achievement and because I listened to many podcasts along the way! Plus, it’s pretty amazing to fully experience just how pedestrian-friendly this country is.
I had already walked down the island and was set on walking across. The trail doesn’t quite cover the breadth of the country. It starts in Jurong in the west (not actually the coast😆), and finishes at Coney Island Park in the east.
The 36-kilometer trail is paved and takes you across Singapore’s urban landscape, alongside many walkways and past several of the best parks and nature areas.
The trail doesn’t go through many of the parks, so it would require additional time to stop and explore the parks along the way.
Visit a skate park
If your kids have wheels, take them to a skate park in Singapore! Our girls were lucky to have rollerblades and a scooter to borrow during our final month there.
As a bonus, Singapore is very well-paved, so they may also be able to skate there and back!
We went to Somerset Skate Park in the city, which has all the usual skate park features, including a skate bowl.
If you have a higher budget, you’ll also see Trifecta at the park. You can practice your snowboarding and skiing skills indoors or try surfing on the simulator there. Skateboarding lessons are also available.
Somerset station is next to the skate park, making it easily accessible. You’ll also find plenty of food and drink options in the area to suit all budgets.
Other parks and playgrounds in Singapore
Singapore reportedly has 300 parks! And with those come some of the best playgrounds we’ve ever visited. The following are a few additional ones you may consider visiting.
Telok Kurau Park and Playground
Telok Kurau Park and Playground is a lovely spot to take the kids in Singapore’s East. They’ll find plenty of kids to play with here by mid-afternoon!
The playground is walkable from Marine Terrace station along the Siglap park connector. It’s an excellent place to stroll without worrying about motorized traffic.
Dairy Farm Nature Park
Considering how built up it is, it’s impressive how many nature opportunities you can enjoy in Singapore.
Dairy Farm Nature Park is a gorgeous nature area, perfect for the kids to explore. It’s just north of Bukit Timah. Our kids swung on vines, got muddy and wet, and generally had fun!
There are lots of monkeys in the area, though, so be careful to keep food hidden from them. We laid out our picnic blankets, took a few bites, and then promptly packed it all away again😆
Lower Peirce reservoir
The Lower Peirce Reservoir is one of our favorite nature spots for families in Singapore. It’s just north of MacRitchie Reservoir and an excellent alternative if you’re looking for somewhere a little less well-known!
The Lower Peirce Reservoir has lovely, easy trails (mostly boardwalk) that take you through the gorgeous greenery and along the water’s edge. You can meander for as little or as long as you like!
I was blown away by how much wildlife we saw here. We saw many fish, turtles, lizards, monkeys, squirrels, birds, and ants! Check it out for family-friendly hiking and nature adventures in Singapore.
Marsiling Park
Marsiling Park is a lovely place to take the kids in Singapore’s North. It has nice playgrounds, a path around the lake, and a few spots perfect for nature exploration next to the creek.
Mall Playgrounds
If you’re spending any time in Singapore’s malls, check whether they have a playground while you’re there. They will likely have an indoor playground, but I’m talking about outdoor playgrounds here!
For example, Harborfront and Great World malls have free outdoor playgrounds, which are great for breaking up any shopping trips with the kids.
The playground at Harborfront is on the roof and also has a feature section where the kids will enjoy getting photos. It changes regularly and was showcasing Donald Duck when we visited!
Sembawang Park
Sembawang Park is a lovely spot to take the kids for nature time in Singapore’s north. It’s so far north that my phone went into roaming mode, perhaps thinking I was in Malaysia!
The park has a lovely little beach, where our kids spent hours swimming and playing. Just beware of the many crabs and sharp rocks underfoot. We got a few crab nips!
The park also has plenty of leafy green space and a neat ship playground.
West coast park
Singapore’s West Coast Park is a fantastic place to take the kids, especially if they have wheels to ride! Like the East Coast Park, the green space here is long with several paved paths. So, it’s ideal for walking, jogging, skating, scootering, and biking.
West Coast Park has a big playground with enough shade from the trees. Much of the play equipment is aimed at 2-5-year-olds, but there’s a large climbing net with giant slides that the older ones will enjoy.
Woodlands waterfront park
Woodlands Waterfront Park is about as close as you can get to Malaysia in Singapore. You can walk along the jetty and check out Johor Bahru just over the river!
The park also has paved pathways, lots of greenery, and a playground with a fun climbing net.
Woodlands Waterfront Park connects to Admiralty Park and its fantastic playground, so you can easily combine both into one outing.
Admiralty Park Playground
Admiralty Park playground is just down from the Woodlands Waterfront Park at the North end of Singapore. It is high on our list of attractions for kids in Singapore.
There is an extensive playground with giant nets to climb, underground slides, and interesting roller slides. The roller slides seemed pretty slow, and the kids complained that their backsides hurt… But we saw kids going down on their feet in a squat position, which seemed to work a lot better!
Ang mo kio park
Ang Mo Kio is another great park to take the kids in Singapore. It’s a long green space with paved pathways perfect for riding. The playground is decent, and there’s a nice stream running through it.
Coney Island Park
If you’re looking for somewhere a little rustic to take the kids in Singapore, visit Coney Island Park on the island’s northeast side.
It’s perfect for nature immersion as there are many trees but not a lot else. The paved pathways make it ideal for biking, and there are a few little beach areas, too.
Things to do in Singapore with kids | In conclusion
We hope this article about things to do with kids in Singapore will be useful for you! There are loads of other Singapore attractions that we haven’t yet discovered. Below is a list of a few additional places we might visit next time:
The National Museum
ArtScience Museum
The Singapore Discovery Centre
The Sustainable Singapore Gallery at Marina Barrage
Singapore Flyer
Museum of Icecream
Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum
Mega Adventure Zipline
Wild Wild Wet Waterpark
Susu Island
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