A venue to play, time to play, companions to play with, and ways to play - these are the four elements in a rich play environment.

Playgrounds, which are easily found in parks, schools, childcare facilities, institutions, multiple family dwellings, restaurants, resorts, and other public spaces, are important places for children to play in.

The Pasir Ris Park and West Coast Park, among several other parks, are popular for their large playgrounds and open spaces. An exciting variety of play equipment such as slides, monkey bars, swings and wall-climbing facilities can be found in such playgrounds.

Research shows that children develop their social skills, physical coordination, strength and flexibility through play and playgrounds are among the most important environments for children's recreational moments outside their homes.

These stamps (1st Local, 50c, 65c, 80c, $1.10 and $2.00), illustrate common locations for playgrounds in Singapore, namely, West Coast Park (parallel to West Coast Highway opposite McDonalds), Toa Payoh Dragon Head Playground (Junction of Kim Keat Link and Toa Payoh Lorong 6), Sengkang Sculpture Park (Compassvale North Gate neighbourhood), Vivo City Playground, Pasir Ris Park and Hindhede Nature Park (Bukit Timah Nature Reserve).