Asia
A look into how other cities around the world are fostering play in their communities, and what we can learn from them. Select a continent below to learn more.
Singapore
Co-Location of Play Spaces
Play spaces are co-located near public facilities and eateries to embed play naturally into everyday life.
The strategic placement of play spaces allows play to be a community connector, bringing three generations of play in one location. Elders can take a scroll around the park while children play on the playground and adults workout on the field or fitness equipment.
Multi-seated facing swings throughout the city, encouraging play, rest, and social connection.
Locations: Botanical Gardens, Marina Promenade
Location: Marina Bay Sands
Fitness area in the common area outside office spaces.
Location: Suntec Tower 5
Seoul, South Korea
Co-Location of Play Spaces
Compilation of images collected from Seoul, Korea
Play areas embedded into shopping malls.
Location: VivoCity Mall
Multi-seated facing swings throughout the city, encouraging play, rest, and social connection.
Locations: Botanical Gardens, Marina Promenade