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Marina Barrage

Rooftop park + reservoir dam – kite-flying, splash pad, city-skyline views

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Marina Barrage, 8 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018951

Marina Barrage Rooftop park + reservoir dam – kite-flying, splash pad, city-skyline views


Why bring the kids	Giant green roof for kites & picnics • Breezy waterfront paths for scooters • Free rooftop water-play fountain (bring swimwear) • Small Sustainable SG Gallery with hands-on eco exhibits.
Opening hours	Dam & roof lawn 24 hrs • Visitor Centre & Gallery 9 am – 6 pm daily.
Admission	Free.
Family facilities	Lift & ramp access, pram-friendly paved loop, toilets with baby-change tables & hot-water showers, drinking fountains, café + vending machines, sheltered seating.
Highlights	Sunset skyline panorama • Weekend kite “airshow” • View of occasional water-release spillway gush • Free guided eco tours (book online).
Getting there	Bus 400 (alight “Marina Barrage”) • MRT: Bayfront (DT17/CE1) then 15-min scenic walk or cycle via Gardens by the Bay; free weekend shuttle from Bayfront MRT exits A/B. Drive/Grab: Carparks B/C off Marina Gardens Dr (≈ S$1.20 / ½ hr, flat S$2.50 after 6 pm).
Nearby food	Rooftop Courtyard Café (light bites, ice cream); Satay by the Bay hawker 5-min walk for full meals.
Parent tips	Bring kite & picnic mat; best wind 4-7 pm • Limited shade on lawn – pack hats & sunscreen • Water-play deck closed during heavy rain/thunder • Perfect viewpoint for NYE & NDP fireworks (arrive early).
Contact	PUB Visitor Services +65 6514 5959 • Email [email protected]
Socials	Instagram @marinabarrage • Facebook /marinabarrage
Address	8 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018951.

Free, wind-cooled fun where kids can splash, fly kites, and learn about water sustainability in one outing.

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