Looking to beat the tropical heat without breaking the bank at affordable and accessible public pools? Singapore’s ActiveSG swimming complexes have leveled up, transforming from standard lap pools into vibrant aquatic playgrounds that rival some of the city’s top attractions.
From the massive slides at Sengkang to the new facilities at Teck Ghee, these public pools offer high-octane fun for toddlers and teens alike for a dollar and under. (80 cents for kids to be exact).
Whether you are hunting for a lazy river to drift away the afternoon or a giant splashing bucket to thrill the kids, we’ve rounded up the best public pools in Singapore where there are play zones for kids and the family fun is guaranteed.
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Do note that to enter the public swimming pools, a swim pass is needed and can be purchased via activesg.gov.sg. For feature pools like Sengkang Swimming Complex, Our Tampines Hub and Pasir Ris, do remember to buy feature pool passes.
Best Public Swimming Pools With Slides & Water Play For Kids
Jurong East Swimming Complex
Jurong East Swimming Complex is located within the Jurong East Sports Centre, a 13-minute walk away from Chinese Garden MRT Station. It has partially reopened on 29 March 2026 after a period of renovation works.
The main draw of the swimming complex is its water play features for families, as well as its wave pool. The main competition pool has not yet reopened. The splash pad at Jurong East Swimming Complex features fountains, water jets and water tunnels that kids can enjoy. For really young kids, there is a kiddy pool – or more rightly put, a pair of kiddy pools.
In the middle of one of the kiddy pools at Jurong East Swimming Complex, there is a play structure with slides and water jets for kids to explore and enjoy. They can imagine that they are deep underwater with marine creatures like manta rays and killer whales swimming above them.
Jurong East Swimming Complex’s lazy river rings around the wave pool. Expect to get soaked by the water jets and water curtains along the route.
Where: 21 Jurong East Street 31, Singapore 609517
Website: Jurong East Swimming Complex
Closed every Monday except Public Holidays
Sengkang Swimming Complex
Sengkang Sport Centre is co-located with the People’s Association Anchorvale Community Club, has two lap pools of which one is sheltered, a water playground for younger kids, a jacuzzi pool and a pool with five slides awaiting eager swimmers!
The five slides are the main characters of the pool. They offer varied experiences from gentle descents to thrilling multi-lane rides, suitable for any appetite for thrill.
The water playground consists of a baby pool, many water spouts, a playground with two slides for those below 1.2 metres in height, a splash bucket, water umbrella which are all partially shaded from the sun.
For those preferring to chill and watch the action, spend the time soaking at the jacuzzi pool in a shape of a water droplet.
Where: 57 Anchorvale Rd, Singapore 544964
Website: Sengkang Swimming Complex
Closed every Monday except Public Holidays
ActiveSG Sport Park @ Teck Ghee
Families will flock to this water playground at the Sport Park! It has many fun elements such as three slides, a splash bucket, fountains and water blasters suitable for the very young to the tweens.
The main play structure is surrounded by mounds with water spouts and a very shallow stream suitable for the toddlers playing.
There are two pools at ActiveSG Sport Park @ Teck Ghee. One is a sheltered pool with a jacuzzi, while the other is an outdoor lap pool.
Where: 1771 Ang Mo Kio Ave 1, Singapore 569978
Website: ActiveSG Teck Ghee Swimming Complex
Closed every Wednesday except Public Holidays
Our Tampines Hub Swimming Pools
There are not one, not two, but SIX swimming pools at Our Tampines Hub. These include a children’s pool, a Jacuzzi, a wading pool, a full sized competitive pool, as well as other pools designed to cater to swimmers of all skills and ages.
Children can swim, jump and play with the many interactive features in the wide play area of the 0.3 metre deep pool. The play area has a garden theme and features multiple water fountains and structures that resemble mushrooms, flowers and trees.
Address: Level 6, 1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523
Website: Tampines Swimming Complex
Closed every Tuesday except Public Holidays
Choa Chu Kang Swimming Complex
Choa Chu Kang Swimming Complex has a wave pool, wading pool and a spa pool. Varied amenities await for families. The playground at the wading pool is fun for the kids who can look forward to getting wet by the splash bucket, the fountain and even gently slide down into the pool.
This unique feature pool also has a water play area with water spouts suitable for toddlers. It is also more sheltered from the elements. Two slides await older children as well, with one they can use together with siblings and friends.
Where: 1 Choa Chu Kang St 53 Singapore 689236
Website: Choa Chu Kang Swimming Complex
Closed on Mondays except Public Holidays
Bukit Batok Swimming Complex
This swimming complex has been serving residents well for decades. It has a cute playground in the wading pool that’s perfect for the little ones.
Where: 2 Bukit Batok Street 22 Singapore 659581
Website: Bukit Batok Swimming Complex
Closed on Wednesdays except Public Holidays
Heartbeat@Bedok ActiveSG Swimming Complex
This pool in Bedok is a feature pool with many features included a pool that is sheltered, competition pool, learner pool and also an interactive pool with play features plus a jacuzzi. It is a place for all kinds of swimmers and also for families to come together for laps and play!
Where: Level 5 Heartbeat@Bedok, 11 Bedok North Street 1 Singapore 469662
Website: Heartbeat@Bedok ActiveSG Swimming Complex
Closed on Thursdays except Public Holidays
Pasir Ris Swimming Complex
This swimming complex in Pasir Ris has been highly lauded as one of the best!
It has a few tall slide at its tower, a fun water play area, sheltered parts, a jacuzzi and perfect for families choosing to have some fun at a low cost! A big plus point is the different kinds of play suited for various age groups.
Where: 120 Pasir Ris Central Singapore 519640
Website: Pasir Ris Swimming Complex
Closed on Wednesdays except Public Holidays
Bukit Canberra ActiveSG Swimming Complex
The Bukit Canberra ActiveSG Swimming Complex is a great place for a leisurely swim. There is a sheltered swimming pool that is 1.2 metres deep that younger kids can use. It is also great for when it is raining but can get very croweded. There is another pool that is outdoors and open to the elements.
In addition, kids can also have fun at a water playground.
Where: 21 Canberra Link Singapore 756973
Website: Bukit Canberra Swimming Complex
Closed on Wednesdays except Public Holidays
Jalan Besar Swimming Complex
Jalan Besar Swimming Complex is located near Farrer Park MRT. It has a lap pool and a wading pool right next to it. There is a play area for the children which is partially sheltered too.
Where: 100 Tyrwhitt Road Singapore 207542
Website: Jalan Besar Swimming Complex
Closed on Tuesdays except Public Holidays
Woodlands Swimming Complex
This swimming complex is open daily! This means more water fun for families. The water playground at the wading pool has a slide, water fountains and fun elements that children will enjoy.
Where: 1 Woodlands Street 13 Singapore 738597
Website: Woodlands Sport Centre
Senja Cashew Swimming Complex
Senja Cashew Swimming Complex is located in Bukit Panjang. It has a fun water play area for children in the wading pool.
Where: 101 Bukit Panjang Road Singapore 679910
Website: Senja-Cashew Swimming Complex
Closed on Wednesdays except Public Holidays
Jurong Lake Gardens Pool
Located right next to Jurong Lake Gardens’ South carpark, this pool has a small children’s play area with see-saw, ride-ons and other play features.
Where: 30 Yuan Ching Road Singapore 618664
Website: Jurong Lake Gardens Pool
Closed on Thursdays except Public Holidays
Jurong West
One of the OG public pools with a slide, Jurong West Swimming Complex has a tower slide and a big water playground as well as a Lazy River. However the Lazy River currently closed.
Where: 20 Jurong West Street 93 Singapore 648965
Website: Jurong West Swimming Complex
Closed on Tuesdays except Public Holidays
Other Public Pools with Water Play Facilities Soon to Open
Queenstown Swimming Complex
The sport centre is currently closed for redevelopment. It is targetted to open in late 2026.
Clementi Swimming Complex
The kids pool at Clementi Swimming Complex is currently closed for renovation works. It is expected to reopen middle of June 2026.
Punggol Swimming Complex
Located at 11 Sentul Crescent near the scenic Punggol Waterway, the complex features a challenging lap pool for seasoned swimmers, a dedicated teaching pool for those honing their skills, and a lively wading pool for the little ones.
The Swimming Complex is targetted to open end 2026.
Hougang Swimming Complex
The sport centre is currently closed for redevelopment. It is targetted to open in late 2026.
The swimming complex will include a sheltered teaching pool with ramp access as well as water play features.
