4 Old School Dragon Playgrounds to explore in Singapore!

Before all these generic Plastic playgrounds that we see currently now in Singapore, we have all these unique playgrounds that are custom designed. These were built to reflect Singapore’s culture and identity. I remember playing catching or just playing at the slides when I was young. Growing up in the late 80s means we get to enjoy these simple pleasures when we don't have all these high tech gadgets. HDB stopped designing its own playground in 1993 due to safety reasons and has been importing them from overseas suppliers instead. 

It was just a casual suggestion from a friend who happened to chanced upon a webpage that introduced these old school heritage playground. This sparked us on a journey to explore all these hidden gems, take some pictures, and explore the food options around those areas. 

1) Mini Dragon Playground Toa Payoh Lorong 1

I guess the more commonly known one is the Big dragon playground at Toa Payoh Lorong 6 but many did not know about the mini dragon playground at Toa Payoh Lorong 1 which was a much more petite and cute version of that. This one does not have that long dragon body and only has a simple winding slide. 

Address: Between Blk 240 and 241 Toa Payoh Lor 1 Singapore 310240

How to get there: Nearest MRT station is Braddell 

Bus no 59, 129. 231 and 232 stops in front of this playground.

2) Baby Dragon Playground Pipit Road MacPherson

Similar to the one at Toa Payoh, but this Baby Dragon Playground at Pipit Road MacPherson donned a green color body with green and pink mosaic tiles. This one also comes with just a simple winding slide.

Address: 56 Pipit Road Singapore 370056

How to get there: Nearest MRT station is MacPherson

Bus no 40, 61, 63, 63M, 65, 66A, 135, 154, 155, 158 stops in front of this playground.

3) Full Dragon Playground Toa Payoh Lorong 6

The Dragon Playground at Toa Payoh Lorong 6 is by far the most famous and Iconic one in Singapore and has appeared in a lot of publications and postage stamps. 

The dragon is a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for people who are worthy of it in East Asian culture, and this was turned into a place where children can run along its spine and slide down its head. The sandpit was also preserved. 

Address: 28 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh Singapore 310028

How to get there: Nearest MRT station is Toa Payoh

Bus no 8, 26, 31, 57, 59, 90, 90A, 142, 235, 238, 506 stops in front of this playground.

4) Full Dragon Playground Ang Mo Kio Ave 3

Lastly, the fully mosaic playground at Ang Mo Kio Ave 3. Most of the playground has been replaced with soft rubber padding to ensure the safety of the children except the iconic TPY one. 

Address: Blk 570 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 Singapore 560570

How to get there: Nearest MRT station is Ang Mo Kio

Bus no 25, 73, 73A, 74, 74E, 76, 88, 88B, 132, 165, 261, 268, 268A, 652, CT8 stops in front of this playground.