There are some good outdoor and indoor play areas to head to in Singapore for great fun with the little ones on rainy and sunny days. Here’s a list of some of the ones we love most. (Mums and Dads, don’t say we don’t spoil you!)
Buds by Shangri-La
Offering both indoor and outdoor fun, Buds by Shangri-La at Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore in Orchard has a variety of interactive activities for kids to enjoy. The “Muddy” room is ideal for budding artists, the “Stage” room will suit little ones who love to perform, and the “Bake” room is a fun spot for children and parents to whip up some treats. For the littlest in the group (under four), there’s a toddler zone with swings, vintage kiddie rides, a piano floor, ball pit and soft interactive wall buttons that make fun animal sounds. There’s also a nursing room for mums, a special room for parties and an in-house tea spot, Recharge café, where parents can relax with a cuppa while their children play. Head outdoors to the giant pirate ship or visit the water-play zone nearby.
One adult entry is included for every baby, toddler or child. Prices for a three-hour session start from $28 (off-peak). Muddy, Stage and Bake activities come at an additional cost. You can also opt for an annual membership.
Best for: Kids up to 12 years
Hours: Daily, from 9am to 9pm (indoor) and 9am to 7pm (outdoor)
Location: Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore, 22 Orange Grove Road (Lower Lobby, Tower Wing)
Info: 6213 4833 | bit.ly/budsbyshangri-la
Nestopia
This cool outdoor play space at Siloso Beach is a special treat for the kids and combines physical and mental challenges. The nature-themed spot consists of slides, three connecting nests offering a bird’s-eye view of the surroundings, and netted obstacle courses including mazes and suspended bridges. What’s more, entry includes interactive activities in shaded wooden tents, including face painting, balloon twisting and keychain making sessions. Note: An adult will need to accompany any child below seven years. While you’re there, drop by casual Italian eatery Trapizza next door for a hearty meal of pizzas, pastas and salads.
On weekdays, tickets go at $15 (one hour) and $25 (two hours), while on weekends, the eve of public holidays and public holidays, tickets are $18 (one hour) and $28 (two hours). For children aged 12 and below, one adult entry is included; additional adults cost $10.
Best for: Kids aged five and above
Hours: 11am to 9pm (weekdays) and 9am to 9pm (weekends)
Location: 6 Siloso Beach Walk
Info: 6371 1067 | bit.ly/
Super Park
Super Park at Suntec City is a great way to get your kids up and moving. With 40,000 square feet of fun, it boasts a Pedal Car Track, Ninja Track, Tube Slide and more. You are required to buy a ticket though; prices depend on the time of day, with the peak hours being in the afternoon. You may want to dedicate a good amount of time if you’re planning a visit here!
Best for: Kids of all ages
Location: 3 Temasek Blvd, Suntec City Mall, #02-477
Hours: 10am to 9pm (Mon to Fri), 9am to 9pm (Sat to Sun, public holidays)
Info: 6208 8322 | superpark.com.sg
Pororo Park Singapore
Based on the South Korean animated series Pororo The Little Penguin, this indoor playground will be loved by the kids. Pororo Park Singapore has loads on offer: dive into the Shark Ball Pool, dig in the Hinoki Pit (filled with hinoki wood instead of sand), play pretend at Petty’s Supermarket, and climb, crawl and slide through Poby’s Jungle Gym. Kids will also be delighted with a fun ride on the Pororo Express Train and watch their favourite characters come to live at the Pororo & Friends meet-and-greet. The play park also has daily live mascot performances that little ones can sing and dance along to.
Children aged below one enter for free, and accompanying adults pay $6 each. Entry for toddlers aged two and below costs $24.50, while entry for children aged two to 12 costs $29.90. Enjoy unlimited playtime on weekdays and play up to four hours on weekends.
Best for: Kids aged one to six
Hours: 10.30am to 8pm, Sunday to Friday; 10.30am to 9pm, Saturday
Location: #02-29 Marina Square, 6 Raffles Boulevard
Info: 6250 9700 | pororoparksg.com
BOUNCE Singapore
Active little ones will love a trip to BOUNCE at Cineleisure Orchard. The indoor adventure park has a wide variety of trampoline zones to explore, such as the Free Jump Arena, Dodgeball, Slam Dunk, Big Bag and Performance Area. If you’ve got some brave older ones in your group, the park also houses X-Park, a thrilling Ninja Warrior-like obstacle course (minimum height of participants: 125cm) and a Leap of Faith that involves jumping from a five-metre raised platform to catch a grab bag. Kids will have a blast climbing, running and bounding as they tackle the obstacle courses and learn jump tricks on the trampolines. Energetic and friendly BOUNCE hosts are always on hand to share tips and moves.
There’s also the option of enrolling the kids in fun classes such as Flight Academy (minimum height: 110cm) and Kinder Gym (ages three to five) where they can hone their trampolining skills and pick up new techniques. The park also hosts parties, with packages that include jump time, a dedicated party host and yummy kid-friendly eats.
Head to the website for ticket pricing and the latest park updates.
Best for: Kids aged three and above
Hours: Daily, from 10am to 10pm (Monday to Friday) and 9am to 10pm (weekends and public holidays)
Location: #09-01, Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, 8 Grange Road
Info: 6816 2879 | bounceinc.com.sg
Tayo Station
Tayo Station is an indoor playground with an educational twist, allowing kids to learn about road safety in a fun and interactive way. Based on Korean animation Tayo The Little Bus, the play park’s attractions include Tayo’s Road Circuit, Poco’s Hinoki Play and Cliff Ball Pool. The main attraction is Tayo’s Road Circuit, where kids zip around in twist cars and mini Tayo vehicles, visiting the garage, car wash and gas station. The cute child-sized circuit also helps young ones learn about basic road signs and traffic rules. Kids will also have a blast at Gani’s Playground, a massive three-storey maze and jungle gym with a ball pool and rock climbing wall.
Babies below one enter for free, while accompanying adults pay $6 each. Entry for toddlers aged one to two costs $16 on weekdays, and $20 on weekends and public holidays, while entry for children aged two to 12 costs $24 on weekdays and $28 on weekends and public holidays. For toddlers and children, prices come with one accompanying adult entry. During weekdays, playtime is unlimited, while on weekends, you can enjoy up to four hours, or up to two hours per entry on public holidays.
Best for: Kids aged one to 12
Hours: 11am to 8pm, Monday to Friday; 10am to 9pm, weekends, public holidays and school holidays
Location: E!Hub, Downtown East, Level 3, 1 Pasir Ris Close
Info: 6283 7900 | tayostation.com
Hip Kids Club at Forum
This indoor playground costs just $25 for a one-year membership so it’s more than reasonable for those who head into the town area frequently; a one-time entry costs $5. Complete with climbing frames, balance beams, a slide, colourful ball pit and mini trikes, this is a lifesaver for active toddlers. Plus, there’s an Early Learning Centre shop and a Toys R Us in the mall with toy displays to keep little hands busy for a few minutes before the playground opens. The only drawback is that opening times are limited as the space is shared with Chiltern School.
Best for: Toddlers to 12 years
Location: 583 Orchard Road, Level 2, Forum The Shopping Mall
Hours: 11am to 2pm and 4.30pm to 8pm (Monday to Friday); 10.30am to 3.30pm, 4.30pm to 8pm (weekends and public holidays)
Info: 6732 2479 | forumtheshoppingmall.com.sg
Paragon
A small playground with slides of varying sizes, tunnels and hiding spaces, carousels and kiddie rides. Suitable for younger children.
Best for: Toddlers and younger kids
Location: 290 Orchard Road, Level 5 Paragon
Hours: 10am to 9pm
Info: 6738 5535 | paragon.sg
Gardens by the Bay Children’s Garden
Your kid is sure to love this playground, located at the east end of the gardens, and equipped with both a wet and dry area. There are also facilities both for little ones and those who are slightly older – the latter includes the Treehouse section, accessible through an adventure trail filled with friendly obstacles. Take a break at the sheltered amphitheatre once the kids are all tired out.
Best for: Kids of all ages
Location: 18 Marina Gardens Drive
Hours: 10am to 7pm (Tuesday to Friday), 9am to 9pm (weekends and public holidays)
Info: 6420 6848 | gardensbythebay.com.sg
Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
This park is a gem. When it’s too hot to think, let the kids cool off in the water-spray area. There’s also a sandpit, herb garden, rope bridges, waterfalls and a magnificent tree house with slides for older kids. Be sure to check out Food For Thought, another small outdoor children’s playground in Jacob Ballas. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Best for: Toddlers to 12 years
Location: 481 Bukit Timah Road (entrance via NUS Bukit Timah Campus car park)
Hours: 8am to 7pm (Tuesday to Sunday); closed on Monday
Info: 6471 9927 | nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/jacob-ballas-childrens-garden
Suntec City
If you’re at Suntec and need something to occupy your little ones, head over to the third level in the building’s East wing. Although it’s on the smaller side, the playground here is good enough for smaller kids, equipped with the usual slides, tunnels and spring rides.
Best for: Younger kids, ages 1 to 3 years
Location: 3 Temasek Blvd, Suntec City
Hours: 10am to 10pm
Info: 6266 1502 | sunteccity.com.sg
313@Somerset
This covered open-air play area on 313@Somerset’s Sky Terrace is small but it will keep toddlers and younger kids entertained for a while after lunch.
Best for: Toddlers and younger kids
Location: 313 Orchard Road, Level 5, 313@Somerset
Hours: 10am to 10pm (11pm on Friday and Saturday)
Info: 6496 9313 | 313somerset.com.sg
Ikea
This place is perfect for keeping your kids occupied and out of your hands as you shop for some much-needed furniture. Equipped with everything from spider-web climbing nets to slides and even an area to watch a movie, it’s bound to keep the kids happy. Do note that each child is limited to a maximum of one hour of play time per day and must be at least 0.9 metres tall.
Best for: Younger kids who are at least able to walk steadily by themselves
Hours: 10am to 10pm (Sunday to Thursday), last admission: 9pm; 10am to 11pm (Friday and Saturday), last admission: 10pm
Location: 317 Alexandra Road
Info: 6786 6868 | ikea.com/sg
Marine Cove Playground
With an area of 3,500 square metres, you know the kids are going to have a great time here. The playground has a range of equipment suitable for all ages, making sure that both the smaller and older ones have their fair share of fun. The layout is also cleverly designed to encourage children of different ages to play together, while also integrating the greenery of the park.
Best for: Kids of all ages
Location: East Coast Park Area C, accessible via East Coast Park Service Road Contact:
Hours: Open 24 hours
Info: nparks.gov.sg/marine-cove-rediscovered
Kidzplay@Skygarden, Nex Mall
Kidzplay is located on the top floor of Nex Mall, and has a dry and wet playground for kids to enjoy; don’t count on your kids staying dry, since the two are in very close proximity of one another! A mini waterpark, the wet playground contains various spouts, sprays and falling buckets of water. The dry playground is smaller, with two slides and a spiral pole.
Best for: Toddlers to 6 years
Location: Level 4R, 23 Serangoon Central
Hours: 1pm to 8pm (Mon to Fri), 11am to 8pm (Sat and Sun, public holidays)
Info: 6416 6366 | nex.com.sg/Information/Amenities
Marina Square
A good spot if you’re doing some shopping in the mall, this small indoor playground is best for young kids. There’s a playhouse and slide and the usual rockers.
Best for: Toddlers and younger kids
Location: 6 Raffles Boulevard, Level 3 Marina Square
Hours: 10am to 10pm
Info: 6339 8787 | marinasquare.com.sg
VivoCity
VivoCity boasts a small play area and water fountain (Level 2) plus go-karts, swings and a rooftop sky park garden with wading pools to cool off in (Level 3).
Best for: Toddlers to older kids – everyone loves water play!
Location: 1 Harbourfront Walk, Levels 2 and 3
Hours: 10am to 10pm
Info: 6736 9117 | vivocity.com.sg
Waterway Point
Waterway Point is equipped with two amazing (and free!) playgrounds. When it’s nice and sunny, head to the outdoor Happy Park, split into a wet and dry zone. The wet zone is perfect for cooling off on a hot day while the dry zone is ideal if you forgot some spare clothes for the kids. If it’s too hot out, there’s also an indoor playground located on the second floor of the West wing. It’s whimsically themed around Alice in Wonderland and spacious enough to keep the little ones occupied for quite some time.
Best for: Younger kids up to age 12
Location: 83 Punggol Central, Waterway Point
Hours: Happy Park: 10.30am to 8pm (Monday to Friday), 10.30am to 9.30pm (weekends); Wonderland: 10am to 10pm daily
Info: 6812 7300 | waterwaypoint.com.sg
West Coast Park
This is a great area for older kids, with a pirate ship playground, climbing ropes, swings, flying foxes and a massive climbing rope pyramid plus a sandpit. There’s lots of green space to kick a ball about, fly kites or just have a picnic. Bring your bikes, trikes and scooters for a spin around the cycle paths or rent the go-karts.
Best for: Older kids, but the sandpit is good for younger ones
Location: Parallel to West Coast Highway
Hours: 7am to 7pm
Info: nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/west-coast-park
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