Dragon Playground (Toa Payoh Lorong 6) - Revision history

Dayana Rizal: Dayana Rizal moved page Dragon Playground to Dragon Playground (Toa Payoh Lorong 6)

2019-11-25T03:15:16Z

Dayana Rizal moved page Dragon Playground to Dragon Playground (Toa Payoh Lorong 6)

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Joe Tan at 04:49, 4 May 2019

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Joe Tan at 04:49, 4 May 2019

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			[[File:Dragon Playground Toa Payoh.jpg\|thumb\|''The Orange Dragon Playground located at Toa Payoh Lorong 6.'' ''Photo from The Smart Local.'']]

	[[File:Dove playground at the heart of Dakota Crescent.jpg\|thumb\|''The Dove Playground that was built at Dakota. The playground was also designed by Khor Ean Ghee.'']]		[[File:Dove playground at the heart of Dakota Crescent.jpg\|thumb\|''The Dove Playground that was built at Dakota. The playground was also designed by Khor Ean Ghee.'']]
	The Dragon Playground has become a unique icon of Singapore, appearing on localised merchandise such as tote bags and pins. The Orange Dragon Playground was officially opened to the public in 1979, alongside other animal inspired playgrounds such as the Dove Playground in Dakota.<ref>Zhuang, Justin. "Space For A Nation to Play". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.'' November 25, 2015. Accessed on 27 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.sg/en/SG50/Pulse/Space%20For%20A%20Nation%20to%20Play.aspx</ref> As of 2019, there remains 4 Dragon Playgrounds in Singapore, with the largest located in Toa Payoh Lorong 6, a mature housing estate in Singapore.		The Dragon Playground has become a unique icon of Singapore, appearing on localised merchandise such as tote bags and pins. The Orange Dragon Playground was officially opened to the public in 1979, alongside other animal inspired playgrounds such as the Dove Playground in Dakota.<ref>Zhuang, Justin. "Space For A Nation to Play". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.'' November 25, 2015. Accessed on 27 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.sg/en/SG50/Pulse/Space%20For%20A%20Nation%20to%20Play.aspx</ref> As of 2019, there remains 4 Dragon Playgrounds in Singapore, with the largest located in Toa Payoh Lorong 6, a mature housing estate in Singapore.

Joe Tan: typo

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	[[File:Dragon Playground Toa Payoh.jpg\|thumb\|''The Orange Dragon Playground located at Toa Payoh Lorong 6.'' ''Photo from The Smart Local.'']]		[[File:Dragon Playground Toa Payoh.jpg\|thumb\|''The Orange Dragon Playground located at Toa Payoh Lorong 6.'' ''Photo from The Smart Local.'']]
	[[File:Dove playground at the heart of Dakota Crescent.jpg\|thumb\|''The Dove Playground that was built at Dakota. The playground was also designed by Khor Ean Ghee.'']]		[[File:Dove playground at the heart of Dakota Crescent.jpg\|thumb\|''The Dove Playground that was built at Dakota. The playground was also designed by Khor Ean Ghee.'']]
	~~lThe~~ Dragon Playground has become a unique icon of Singapore, appearing on localised merchandise such as tote bags and pins. The Orange Dragon Playground was officially opened to the public in 1979, alongside other animal inspired playgrounds such as the Dove Playground in Dakota.<ref>Zhuang, Justin. "Space For A Nation to Play". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.'' November 25, 2015. Accessed on 27 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.sg/en/SG50/Pulse/Space%20For%20A%20Nation%20to%20Play.aspx</ref> As of 2019, there remains 4 Dragon Playgrounds in Singapore, with the largest located in Toa Payoh Lorong 6, a mature housing estate in Singapore.		The Dragon Playground has become a unique icon of Singapore, appearing on localised merchandise such as tote bags and pins. The Orange Dragon Playground was officially opened to the public in 1979, alongside other animal inspired playgrounds such as the Dove Playground in Dakota.<ref>Zhuang, Justin. "Space For A Nation to Play". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.'' November 25, 2015. Accessed on 27 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.sg/en/SG50/Pulse/Space%20For%20A%20Nation%20to%20Play.aspx</ref> As of 2019, there remains 4 Dragon Playgrounds in Singapore, with the largest located in Toa Payoh Lorong 6, a mature housing estate in Singapore.

	==Historical context==		==Historical context==

Dayana Rizal at 05:24, 3 April 2019

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	[[File:Dragon Playground Toa Payoh.jpg\|thumb\|''The Orange Dragon Playground located at Toa Payoh Lorong 6.'' ''Photo from The Smart Local.'']]		[[File:Dragon Playground Toa Payoh.jpg\|thumb\|''The Orange Dragon Playground located at Toa Payoh Lorong 6.'' ''Photo from The Smart Local.'']]
	[[File:Dove playground at the heart of Dakota Crescent.jpg\|thumb\|''The Dove Playground that was built at Dakota. The playground was also designed by Khor Ean Ghee.'']]		[[File:Dove playground at the heart of Dakota Crescent.jpg\|thumb\|''The Dove Playground that was built at Dakota. The playground was also designed by Khor Ean Ghee.'']]
	~~The~~ Dragon Playground has become a unique icon of Singapore, appearing on localised merchandise such as tote bags and pins. The Orange Dragon Playground was officially opened to the public in 1979, alongside other animal inspired playgrounds such as the Dove Playground in Dakota.<ref>Zhuang, Justin. "Space For A Nation to Play". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.'' November 25, 2015. Accessed on 27 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.sg/en/SG50/Pulse/Space%20For%20A%20Nation%20to%20Play.aspx</ref> As of 2019, there remains 4 Dragon Playgrounds in Singapore, with the largest located in Toa Payoh Lorong 6, a mature housing estate in Singapore.		lThe Dragon Playground has become a unique icon of Singapore, appearing on localised merchandise such as tote bags and pins. The Orange Dragon Playground was officially opened to the public in 1979, alongside other animal inspired playgrounds such as the Dove Playground in Dakota.<ref>Zhuang, Justin. "Space For A Nation to Play". ''Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth.'' November 25, 2015. Accessed on 27 March 2019. Retrieved from: https://www.sg/en/SG50/Pulse/Space%20For%20A%20Nation%20to%20Play.aspx</ref> As of 2019, there remains 4 Dragon Playgrounds in Singapore, with the largest located in Toa Payoh Lorong 6, a mature housing estate in Singapore.

	==Historical context==		==Historical context==

Joe Tan at 04:01, 3 April 2019

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	This playground was estimated to have been completed in 1985. Similar to its counterpart at Pipit Road, this Baby Dragon was also renovated in accordance with international safety standards. This site is located at 240 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, with the nearest MRT being Braddell (NS18).<ref>“Mini Dragon Playground Toa Payoh Lor 1 Singapore”. ''The New Age Parents''. Accessed on 18 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://thenewageparents.com/mini-dragon-playground-toa-payoh-lor1-singapore/</ref>		This playground was estimated to have been completed in 1985. Similar to its counterpart at Pipit Road, this Baby Dragon was also renovated in accordance with international safety standards. This site is located at 240 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, with the nearest MRT being Braddell (NS18).<ref>“Mini Dragon Playground Toa Payoh Lor 1 Singapore”. ''The New Age Parents''. Accessed on 18 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://thenewageparents.com/mini-dragon-playground-toa-payoh-lor1-singapore/</ref>

	== Public reception ==		==Public reception==
	While the Dragon Playgrounds became a dying breed, the memory of the playgrounds continues on through locally made merchandise such as tote bags and pins. In 2012, the Toa Payoh Lorong 6 playground was picked by the New York culture blog, Flavorwire.com as one of the 15 amazing playgrounds from all over the world.<ref>Temple, Emily. “15 amazing playgrounds from all over the world”. ''Flavorwire.'' April 29, 2012. Accessed on 18 January 2019. Retrieved from: http://flavorwire.com/284670/15-amazing-playgrounds-from-all-over-the-world/15</ref>		While the Dragon Playgrounds became a dying breed, the memory of the playgrounds continues on through locally made merchandise such as tote bags and pins. In 2012, the Toa Payoh Lorong 6 playground was picked by the New York culture blog, Flavorwire.com as one of the 15 amazing playgrounds from all over the world.<ref>Temple, Emily. “15 amazing playgrounds from all over the world”. ''Flavorwire.'' April 29, 2012. Accessed on 18 January 2019. Retrieved from: http://flavorwire.com/284670/15-amazing-playgrounds-from-all-over-the-world/15</ref>

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Dayana Rizal: /* Public reception */

2019-03-29T08:00:42Z

Public reception

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	This playground was estimated to have been completed in 1985. Similar to its counterpart at Pipit Road, this Baby Dragon was also renovated in accordance with international safety standards. This site is located at 240 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, with the nearest MRT being Braddell (NS18).<ref>“Mini Dragon Playground Toa Payoh Lor 1 Singapore”. ''The New Age Parents''. Accessed on 18 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://thenewageparents.com/mini-dragon-playground-toa-payoh-lor1-singapore/</ref>		This playground was estimated to have been completed in 1985. Similar to its counterpart at Pipit Road, this Baby Dragon was also renovated in accordance with international safety standards. This site is located at 240 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, with the nearest MRT being Braddell (NS18).<ref>“Mini Dragon Playground Toa Payoh Lor 1 Singapore”. ''The New Age Parents''. Accessed on 18 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://thenewageparents.com/mini-dragon-playground-toa-payoh-lor1-singapore/</ref>

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	==Public reception==
	While the Dragon Playgrounds became a dying breed, the memory of the playgrounds continues on through locally made merchandise such as tote bags and pins. In 2012, the Toa Payoh Lorong 6 playground was picked by the New York culture blog, Flavorwire.com as one of the 15 amazing playgrounds from all over the world.<ref>Temple, Emily. “15 amazing playgrounds from all over the world”. ''Flavorwire.'' April 29, 2012. Accessed on 18 January 2019. Retrieved from: http://flavorwire.com/284670/15-amazing-playgrounds-from-all-over-the-world/15</ref>		While the Dragon Playgrounds became a dying breed, the memory of the playgrounds continues on through locally made merchandise such as tote bags and pins. In 2012, the Toa Payoh Lorong 6 playground was picked by the New York culture blog, Flavorwire.com as one of the 15 amazing playgrounds from all over the world.<ref>Temple, Emily. “15 amazing playgrounds from all over the world”. ''Flavorwire.'' April 29, 2012. Accessed on 18 January 2019. Retrieved from: http://flavorwire.com/284670/15-amazing-playgrounds-from-all-over-the-world/15</ref>

Dayana Rizal: /* Public reception */

2019-03-29T07:59:55Z

Public reception

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	This playground was estimated to have been completed in 1985. Similar to its counterpart at Pipit Road, this Baby Dragon was also renovated in accordance with international safety standards. This site is located at 240 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, with the nearest MRT being Braddell (NS18).<ref>“Mini Dragon Playground Toa Payoh Lor 1 Singapore”. ''The New Age Parents''. Accessed on 18 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://thenewageparents.com/mini-dragon-playground-toa-payoh-lor1-singapore/</ref>		This playground was estimated to have been completed in 1985. Similar to its counterpart at Pipit Road, this Baby Dragon was also renovated in accordance with international safety standards. This site is located at 240 Toa Payoh Lorong 1, with the nearest MRT being Braddell (NS18).<ref>“Mini Dragon Playground Toa Payoh Lor 1 Singapore”. ''The New Age Parents''. Accessed on 18 January 2019. Retrieved from: https://thenewageparents.com/mini-dragon-playground-toa-payoh-lor1-singapore/</ref>

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	==Public reception==		==Public reception==
	While the Dragon Playgrounds became a dying breed, the memory of the playgrounds continues on through locally made merchandise such as tote bags and pins. In 2012, the Toa Payoh Lorong 6 playground was picked by the New York culture blog, Flavorwire.com as one of the 15 amazing playgrounds from all over the world.<ref>Temple, Emily. “15 amazing playgrounds from all over the world”. ''Flavorwire.'' April 29, 2012. Accessed on 18 January 2019. Retrieved from: http://flavorwire.com/284670/15-amazing-playgrounds-from-all-over-the-world/15</ref>		While the Dragon Playgrounds became a dying breed, the memory of the playgrounds continues on through locally made merchandise such as tote bags and pins. In 2012, the Toa Payoh Lorong 6 playground was picked by the New York culture blog, Flavorwire.com as one of the 15 amazing playgrounds from all over the world.<ref>Temple, Emily. “15 amazing playgrounds from all over the world”. ''Flavorwire.'' April 29, 2012. Accessed on 18 January 2019. Retrieved from: http://flavorwire.com/284670/15-amazing-playgrounds-from-all-over-the-world/15</ref>

Dayana Rizal: /* Existing dragon playgrounds */

2019-03-29T07:59:35Z

Existing dragon playgrounds

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	The attractive and low-maintenance nature of the Dragon made it a popular playground design choice in the 1980s among HDB developers. However the original design, which was housed in a 10 by 10 metre sand pit, was too big to fit into small housing estates.<ref>Zhuang, Justin. ''Mosaic Memories: Remembering the playgrounds Singapore grew up in'' (Singapore: In Plain Words, 2012), p.11. Retrieved from: https://www.singaporememory.sg/data/res27/mosaic_memories.pdf</ref> The design was then modified into “Baby Dragons”, which were significantly smaller in size due to the absence of the metal spine.		The attractive and low-maintenance nature of the Dragon made it a popular playground design choice in the 1980s among HDB developers. However the original design, which was housed in a 10 by 10 metre sand pit, was too big to fit into small housing estates.<ref>Zhuang, Justin. ''Mosaic Memories: Remembering the playgrounds Singapore grew up in'' (Singapore: In Plain Words, 2012), p.11. Retrieved from: https://www.singaporememory.sg/data/res27/mosaic_memories.pdf</ref> The design was then modified into “Baby Dragons”, which were significantly smaller in size due to the absence of the metal spine.

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	==Existing dragon playgrounds==		==Existing dragon playgrounds==
	[[File:Dragon Playground (Ang Mo Kio).jpg\|thumb\|''The Brown Dragon Playground at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3.'' ''Photo from The Smart Local.'' ]]		[[File:Dragon Playground (Ang Mo Kio).jpg\|thumb\|''The Brown Dragon Playground at Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3.'' ''Photo from The Smart Local.'' ]]

Dayana Rizal: /* Background */

2019-03-29T07:59:19Z

Background

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	By the 1970s, most Singaporeans were housed in high-rise pubic housing estates that had been built by the HDB. The playgrounds were conceptualised in order to instil a sense of national identity among younger generation Singaporeans.<ref>Zhuang, Justin. ''Mosaic Memories: Remembering the playgrounds Singapore grew up in'' (Singapore: In Plain Words, 2012), p.7. Retrieved from: https://www.singaporememory.sg/data/res27/mosaic_memories.pdf</ref> As the availability of HDB flats increased in the late’ 70s, public housing moved beyond its utilitarian purposes. Playground were used to highlight the rising quality of living within those estates.		By the 1970s, most Singaporeans were housed in high-rise pubic housing estates that had been built by the HDB. The playgrounds were conceptualised in order to instil a sense of national identity among younger generation Singaporeans.<ref>Zhuang, Justin. ''Mosaic Memories: Remembering the playgrounds Singapore grew up in'' (Singapore: In Plain Words, 2012), p.7. Retrieved from: https://www.singaporememory.sg/data/res27/mosaic_memories.pdf</ref> As the availability of HDB flats increased in the late’ 70s, public housing moved beyond its utilitarian purposes. Playground were used to highlight the rising quality of living within those estates.

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	==Background==		==Background==
	[[File:Mini animal playground models.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''Mr. Khor designed playgrounds inspired by various animals. The above are miniature models of Mr. Khor's designs. Photo from MCCY (SG).'']]		[[File:Mini animal playground models.jpg\|left\|thumb\|''Mr. Khor designed playgrounds inspired by various animals. The above are miniature models of Mr. Khor's designs. Photo from MCCY (SG).'']]