Sembawang Park was once part of the British naval base, and when it was renovated in 2011 it got a playground shaped like a battleship. It’s a quiet seaside park facing the Straits of Johor, with a beach, old pathways, two Heritage Trees and Beaulieu House nearby. Parking is free.
At a glance
Neighbourhood
Sembawang, far north
Best for
Kids who like to climb, families and heritage walkers
Budget
Free; parking free
Time to allow
1.5 to 2 hours
Nearest MRT
Sembawang or Canberra, then a bus or ride (suggestion)
Good to know
Part of the lawn is closed for works until 30 June 2027
Why go?
The ship playground is one of the most distinctive in Singapore.
It’s a quieter park than the big city ones, with sea views.
What to do
01 · The battleship
Singapore’s National Heritage Board says the park was renovated in 2011 and now has a maritime-themed playground in the form of a battleship, a nod to the old naval base. Let kids climb aboard, then walk to the beach.
02 · Heritage on the shore
Walk the restored pathways used during the British period and look for the remains of Seletar Pier.
The park has two Heritage Trees: a longan near the fitness corner and a sea teak, about 100 years old, next to Beaulieu House.
03 · Before you swim
NEA has a water-quality advisory for Sembawang Beach, so check it before letting kids in the water. More playgrounds are in our playgrounds roundup.
Plan your visit
Address
Northern end of Sembawang Road, Singapore (Carpark A on Sembawang Road, Carpark B on Tuah Road)
Opening hours
Open 24 hours
Getting there
Sembawang or Canberra MRT, then bus or ride-hail; free parking in Carparks A and B
Tickets or booking
Free
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (NParks)
Before you go
- Part of the jetty is closed for maintenance from 5 to 29 October 2026; use the open section only.
- A section of the lawn is closed for construction from 9 September 2026 to 30 June 2027.
- Check NEA’s water-quality advisory before swimming.
- Check the haze and weather before you go: as of 21 October some outdoor programmes in Singapore have been closed or cut short because of haze.
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Sources and disclosure
Information checked: 21 October 2026 · NParks – Sembawang Park · Roots.sg (NHB) – Sembawang Park
Photos: Wikimedia Commons contributors, used under the licences shown in each caption (images resized): BYKIDO (CC BY-SA 4.0); wanderingchina (CC BY-SA 3.0); Jun Jie Yam (CC0); M. Adrian Jurhami (CC BY 4.0)
Disclosure: Not a firsthand visit. Details come from the official pages linked below, checked on 21 October 2026. Photos are freely licensed from Wikimedia Commons and show the actual place unless the caption says otherwise. We weren’t paid or hosted, and there are no affiliate links.