Dragging the kids along while you do the shopping is always challenging. So, here’s a tip: give them something to look forward to by heading to malls with free water-play areas! Here are a few go-to spots where they can look forward to some wet and wild fun.
Causeway Point
There are two great play areas at this mall in Woodlands: the Train Terrace and Jungle Terrace. First, kids can explore the train-themed playground, which offers two slides and loads of climbing, before moving on to the Jungle Terrace, a fun place to learn about animals. You’ll definitely want to get a shot of the kids riding in the safari vehicles!
Where: Level 2
When: 10.30am – 10.30pm
City Square Mall
In this Farrer Park shopping centre, you’ll find swings, slides, see-saws and more on Level 1, while a smaller indoor playground on Level B1 is more suitable for younger ones.
Where: Levels B1 and 1
When: 10am – 10pm
Changi City Point
Children can choose to play in the wet or dry playground (or both) at this location; the wet area features spraying fountains, water cannons, mini pools and swings, while the dry area has an obstacle course to navigate.
Where: The 3 House, Level 2
When: 10am – 10pm
IMM
Discover tipping buckets, flower-shaped windmills and plenty of colour at the water playground in Singapore’s largest outlet mall, in Jurong. Nearby is a shaded dry playground with slides and rock climbing walls to try out.
Where: Garden Plaza, Level 3
When: 10.30am – 9.30pm (Monday to Friday), 10am – 9.30pm (Saturday and Sunday)
112 Katong
Take the kids to this fun roof-top water-play area on the East Coast for its wet slides, swings, water showers and tipping buckets. The tropical-themed playground also has unique sound-play apparatus for kids to explore, such as gongs and congas.
Where: Level 4
When: 10am – 10pm
JEM
This sheltered playground in Jurong East has rocking animals, climbing structures and more. It’s located right next to the food court, so you can get a refreshing drink while watching the kids play.
Where: Level 5
When: 10am – 10pm
Junction 8
This heartland mall in Bishan houses a playground with a slide, nets and more. Featuring mainly climbing obstacles, it’s more suitable for older kids.
Where: Level 3
When: 10am – 10pm
Lot One
The large rooftop playground in Choa Chu Kang has spray guns, water jets, tipping buckets and a spray tunnel for children to crawl in. There’s also a dry area with slides, swings and see-saws.
Where: Roof Garden, Level 5
When: Dry play: 10.30am – 10.30pm daily; Wet play: 12 noon – 8pm daily
Marina Square
This small indoor playground is most suitable for toddlers. It includes rocking animals, a little house with a slide and rock grips that are safe for younger children and will keep them occupied for plenty of time.
Where: Level 3
When: 10am – 10pm
NEX
This SkyGarden in Serangoon has overhead sprinklers and big rotating buckets tipping out water. The dry area has multiple slides, a big crawling area and activities for children to enjoy. Recommended for children aged five to 12.
Where: KidzPlay, Level 4R
When: 10.30am – 10.30pm
Northpoint Shopping Centre
Great for children under 12, this Yishun venue has both dry and wet play areas. The dry playground has a farm animal theme, with a chicken coop, treehouse, caterpillar and other fun barnyard friends. To cool things down, head to the aquatic themed wet play zone. Shower facilities are available if required.
Where: Level 4
When: 10.30am – 9pm
Paragon
This small but popular indoor playground on Orchard has slides of varying sizes, tunnels and hiding spaces, rocking horses, carousels and kiddy rides. Suitable for younger children.
Where: Level 5
When: 10am – 9pm
Seletar Mall
There is a partially sheltered playground on the rooftop of this mall, with slides, climbing equipment and rope structures.
Where: Level 4
When: 10am – 10pm
Sembawang Shopping Centre
There’s oodles of space in this splash area, with water guns, tipping buckets, mist-makers and lots more. The dry play area alongside is sheltered from the sun under a canopy. An open-shower area is located nearby with lockers for storing your belongings. Recommended for children under 12 years.
Where: Splash Park, Level 3
When: 11am – 2pm and 5pm to 8pm (Monday to Friday), 11am to 8pm (Saturday and Sunday)
VivoCity
This playground and wet play area is suitable for younger children. There’s lots of equipment: slides, swings, ladders and even a trampoline; after 7pm, check out the colourful water jets. There’s also a roof-top sky-park garden with a wading pool, and little ones can ride in mini paddle boats (from $8).
Where: Levels 2 and 3
When: 10am – 10pm
Waterway Point
This outdoor water-play area in Punggol includes wading pools, water jets, fountains, slides and more. There’s also a dry zone featuring slides, trampolines, climbing structures and tunnels.
Where: Level 2
When: 10.30am – 9.30pm
Westgate
Great for kids aged two to 12, WonderLand at Westgate features a huge treehouse, giant insects, flowers and lily pads. The gardenthemed interactive play area also has activity boards, slides and a rock-climbing wall. There’s also a water-play area with dipping buckets, though it’s only partially sheltered.
Where: Level 4
When: 10am – 10pm daily
313 Somerset
The toddler-friendly dry playground is situated next to 313’s Sky Terrace. With a great view over Orchard Road, it has fun play panels for kids and rocking animals.
Where: Level 5
When: 10am – 10pm
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This article first appeared in the Kids guide 2018 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase a copy or subscribe so you never miss an issue!
