Written answer by Ministry of National Development on ensuring age-appropriate public playgrounds near preschools

Nov 5, 2025

Question No: 760

Question by: Mr Ng Shi Xuan

To ask the Minister for National Development (a) whether the Ministry ensures that there are age-appropriate public playgrounds near preschools and (b) if so, how.

Answer:

HDB plans and designs playgrounds in BTO projects for two groups of children – those aged two to five years old, and those aged five to twelve years old. Playgrounds for children aged two to five years are typically sited near preschools. In some areas, both types of playgrounds are co-located.