Best Playgrounds in Ubud for Families | Knowmads Bali

Best Playgrounds in Ubud for Families

Ubud doesn't really do slide-and-swing playgrounds in the Western sense — it does something better for kids: rice-terrace swing parks, jungle bridges, and a walkable forest sanctuary. The top picks are Bali Swing in nearby Bongkasa and Alas Harum in Tegallalang, both about 20–25 minutes from central Ubud, with the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary as the only option you can reach on foot from Jalan Raya Ubud.

Compared to Canggu or Seminyak — where beach clubs run staffed kids' clubs with ball pits and slides by the pool — Ubud trades playground equipment for real land. If your child wants a ball pit, the coast does that better. If you want them ten feet over a rice terrace on a rope swing, or wandering a real forest near Ubud Palace, that's Ubud's version of a playground, and it's worth the detour.

Top Picks in Ubud for Playgrounds & Swing Parks

Bali Swing, Bongkasa Pertiwi

A network of rope swings and photo platforms strung over a jungle valley, with a café on site for parents waiting their turn. Harnessed swings have height and weight minimums, so this suits kids age 5 and up more comfortably than toddlers. Cost runs premium once you add multiple swings or a photo package — budget generously if you've got more than one child asking for "one more go." Location tip: it's in Bongkasa Pertiwi, about 20–25 minutes northwest of central Ubud; arrive at opening to beat the tour-bus crowds.

Alas Harum, Tegallalang

Swing park, bird's-nest platform, and rice-terrace café rolled into one stop on the same road as the famous Tegallalang rice terrace viewpoints. The swings suit ages 5+ best; younger kids can usually manage the bird's nest with a parent alongside. Cost is mid-range to premium depending on add-ons. It's about 20–25 minutes north of Ubud center — easy to pair with the rice terraces and Bali Pulina in one morning since they're all a few minutes apart.

Bali Pulina, Tegallalang

A quieter coffee plantation a few minutes past Alas Harum, with one lower rice-terrace swing and a coffee-tasting terrace. It's the calmest of the three swing stops — good for toddlers through age 6, or for parents who want to sit with a coffee while an older sibling swings. Cost is budget to mid-range; tasting is typically low-cost or free, with a small fee for the swing itself.

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

Not a playground, but the closest thing Ubud has to a walkable green space — forest paths, a stream, and open ground kids can actually run on, right off Jalan Monkey Forest in the town center. Better suited to age 6 and up who can follow the no-loose-food, no-dangling-bag rules around the monkeys; toddlers are safer carried than left to toddle. Cost is budget — a single modest entry fee, no drive required.

Insider Tips for Ubud

• Hit Bali Swing or Alas Harum before 9:30–10am — both fill with tour groups by mid-morning and swing queues get long.
• Parking lots at both swing parks fill fast; if you're waved to overflow parking further down the road, budget an extra 5–10 minutes on foot.
• Do Tegallalang rice terrace, Alas Harum, and Bali Pulina as one loop rather than three separate trips — they sit a few minutes apart on the same road.
• At Monkey Forest, zip away sunglasses, snacks, and anything dangling before you go in — monkeys grab, and it upsets kids more than the monkeys do.
• Check your villa or hotel first, especially for kids under 3: many stays around Sayan and Penestanan have their own kid-sized pool or lawn, which can save a whole outing.

FAQ

How much do playgrounds and swing parks cost in Ubud? Monkey Forest entry sits in the budget band, Bali Pulina's swing add-on is mid-range, and a full session at Bali Swing or Alas Harum lands in the premium band once you add extra swings or photo packages — plan for the higher end if you've got more than one child.

What age is best for Ubud's swing parks? The harnessed rope swings at Bali Swing and Alas Harum work best from about age 5 up, since height and harness sizing don't favor smaller kids. Under-5s tend to do better at Bali Pulina's lower swing, the Monkey Forest's flat paths, or a resort kids' pool while older siblings swing.

How do you get to Ubud's playgrounds with kids? A private driver or villa car is the easiest option — none of the swing parks are walkable from central Ubud, and the roads aren't stroller-friendly. Book a half-day loop up the Tegallalang road to cover Alas Harum, Bali Pulina, and the rice terraces together, and bring a carrier or lightweight stroller rather than a full-size pram for the uneven terrace paths.

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