Sampan Playground

Docked next to Elias Mall in Pasir Ris, this sampan-shaped playground was first opened in 1994. It’s obvious that the play space took inspiration from the bumboats that have been cruising down the Singapore River for more than 150 years ago. But don’t expect your usual sampan in one piece – the mosaic boat is split into two halves, with one featuring a tyre ladder for the kids to clamber over, and the other featuring a terrazzo slide which leads into the sandy ground.