Here’s our list of the best kid-friendly shopping malls in Singapore! Some even have free playgrounds and water play
Looking for a shopping mall in Singapore to take the kiddos for lunch, pick up new kids’ clothes and drop by a kids’ toy store? We’ve found a bunch of shopping malls with free playgrounds and play spaces – some even have free water play. Save this list of the best shopping malls in Singapore for when you have shopping errands and need to reward your kids afterwards with some free play!
*Playgrounds mentioned may be closed, so always check with each shopping mall ahead of time.
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Singapore’s best shopping malls: Central
City Square Mall
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City Square Mall is located in Serangoon with Little India nearby and is directly connected to Farrer Park MRT station on the North East Line. There are three playgrounds located at this eco-friendly shopping mall in Singapore, with plenty of play options for big and little kids. There’s the outdoor Eco-Playground at Level 1 featuring a climbing net, a swinging bridge, and a tall green slide plusinclusive swings and a wheelchair accessible merry-go-round. Inside City Square Mall, there’s a smaller play area for toddlers located conveniently next to McDonalds and Dunkin Donuts, while older kids can also check out the amazing AIRZONE Suspended Net Playground.
The nursing rooms at City Square Mall are available at Level 2 and 4, while the family rooms are located next to the toilets at B1 and B2.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
City Square Mall, 180 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208539
Forum The Shopping Mall
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Forum The Shopping Mall in Orchard is best known for being a lifestyle hub for kids, thanks to the many enrichment centres and kids’ brands located under one roof. You’ll also find great Italian restaurants like LINO and kid-friendly Kind Cones vegan ice cream spot. They’ve also got Hip Kids Club Playground, located on level 2 next to the information counter, which features a wooden style playground with climbing structures and slides, padded flooring, and toddler-ready low to ground structures. Unlike other mall playgrounds, there is a small annual fee of $25 and an application form to complete and in return, you score some pretty sweet discounts at many of Forum’s kid-friendly stores. Alternatively, you can pay $5 for a one-time entry. The nursing room at Forum The Shopping Mall is available at Level 1.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 8pm
Forum The Shopping Mall, 583 Orchard Road, Singapore 238884
Funan
Funan is a shopping mall in City Hall best known for having multiple creative and tech stores under one roof. They’ve also got a rock climbing wall by Climb Central! Funan houses offices and co-working spaces like Trehaus plus plenty of cafes like kid-friendly cafe Smile Dessert with a ballpit inside, restaurants like Noka and Godmama and even a roof top edible garden. We love how cool the main interior of this mall is, with its airy open concept and indoor cycling track for those passing through on bikes.
Shopping mall opening hours:Daily, 10am – 10pm
Funan, 107 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179105
Great World
Great World serves those in the River Valley, Fort Canning and Robertson Quay neighbourhoods (and it is super accessible now with Great World MRT station on the Downtown Line!). We love that this shopping mall has an abundance of restaurants and family-friendly shopping, including Motherswork, Bed Bath N Table and more. There’s the Great World Playland at level 2 which is best for kids aged 3 to 12 years old. This free playground features a long metal tube slide, climbing nets, a mini floor trampoline and tunnels to explore. We also love that there’s a kid-friendly cafe Kith nearby, so mums and dads can get some coffee and watch their little ones play in full view!
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Great World, 1 Kim Seng Promenade, Singapore 237994
ION Orchard
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ION Orchard is directly connected to Orchard MRT station on the North South, Downtown and Thomson lines. It’s an iconic shopping mall in Singapore, thanks to its amazing architecture and the sheer volume of luxury and high street retailers you can find all under one roof. Teens love to hang at this shopping mall, as there are shops like Typo, Lovisa, Cotton On and Zara. Make sure to check out the F&B too, from Bacha Coffee for a spot of high tea to Violet Oon for Peranakan fare and 1-ATICO at level 55, giving a panoramic view of the city.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, Singapore 238801
313@somerset
313@somerset is a centrally-located shopping mall in Singapore, made easily accessible thanks to its location right above Somerset MRT station on the North South Line. Here you’ll find Arabica for highly raved iced coffee, Limited Edt which carries limited edition sneakers and sports merch for sneakerheads, Smiggle for kids’ stationery, Zara and more. On the Sky Terrace next to Food Republic (level 5) sits a small alfresco (covered) free playground best for tiny tots to keep busy while mama grabs a bite to eat. The nursing rooms at 313 Somerset are available at B3, Level 1 and Level 5.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
313@somerset, 313 Orchard Road, Singapore 238895
One Holland Village
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Looking for a mall where you can take your furbaby? One Holland Village isthe number one pet-friendly shopping mall in Singapore featuring pet lifts, pet water stations and pet-friendly restaurants. There is over 13,500 square metres of retail space with everything from cafes to gourmet restaurants, boutique shops, global brands and more. Get your dim sum fix at Din Tai Fung, satisfy your pizza craving at Extra Virgin Pizza, tuck into Japanese at Ginkyō by Kinki or take your pup to dog-friendly cafe Plain Meredith for a hearty breakfast. Kids can burn off their energy at indoor playground The Artground (best for tots) for just $5 per person. There’s also kids’ clothing shop The Elly Store or kids’ toy shop, The Children’s Showcase for amazing kids’ toys.
Shopping mall opening hours:Daily, 11am – 9pm
One Holland Village, 7 Holland Vlg Wy, Singapore 275748
Paragon
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Paragon mall is a top pick for parents when shopping in town. There’s the Metro Department store, along with luxury shops like Etro, Gucci, Balenciaga, Calvin Klein and more. Fam-friendly shops include Le Petit Society, Marks & Spencer, Petit Bateau, SEED HERITAGE, and Toys R Us! Plus, the Cold Storage downstairs is great for groceries. When it’s super hot outside, make a beeline for the free indoor (air conditioned) playground on level 5 that’s recently been upgraded – there’s a slide, see saw, wall activities for tots, plus benches for parents and helpers to sit on nearby. Keep some coins handy for the merry-go-round and vehicle coin rides (unless your kids are blissfully unaware these machines move!). We love popping into this free playground before or after a dim sum lunch at Crystal Jade on the same level. The nursing rooms at Paragon are available at Lobby A of Level 3 and Level 5.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Paragon Shopping Mall, 290 Orchard Road, Singapore 238859
Plaza Singapura
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This shopping mall is a popular destination thanks to its wide range of shops including Cotton On Kids, Mothercare, My Greatest Child, The Better Toy Store and the newly opened SLM it (slime shop). There’s also no shortage of delicious restaurants from Aki Sushi & Grill to Din Tai Fung, Five Guys, Haidilao Hot Pot and more. Plus, we need to give a special mention to the epic K.STAR karaoke studio, where you can belt out all your favourite tunes. We love their vibrant, colourful themed rooms that transport you into a different dimension! The nursing rooms are available at Level 2 to 4 and Level 6.
Shopping mall opening hours:10am – 10pm
Plaza Singapura,68 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238839
Suntec City
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This mega shopping mall in Singapore is home to SuperPark, one of our favourite indoor playgrounds! Though the free padded playground at Suntec City has now closed, you can take the kids to Kidodo Indoor Playground if you’re looking for a place where the kids can burn off some energy. Do note that this indoor playground is rather small, so it is geared towards younger kids, who will love the spiral slide, sand area, ball pit and mini trampoline.
The nursing rooms at Suntec City are available at Convention Centre (Level 1 and 2), Atrium Tower 3 & 4 (Level 2 and 3) and Atrium Tower 1 & 2 (Basem*nt 1, Fountain Court).
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Suntec City, 3 Temasek Boulevard, Singapore 038983
Tanglin Mall
Tanglin Mall is right on the outskirts of Orchard, so it’s not as crowded as other popular shopping malls nearby like ION Orchard or 313@somerset, but it does offer lots of great Singapore-based brands for the whole family. Kids will love Smiggle and the Children’s Showcase, while there are tonnes of great shops for mamas. Little Ninja Academy offers an indoor obstacle workout for kids, plus there are often kids’ events and shows in the central area. There are food options aplenty too, including Yantra, Beviamo, Tanamera Coffee, House of Anli, Paul and more.
Shopping mall opening hours:Daily, 10am – 10pm
Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247933
VivoCity
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VivoCity is a very kid-friendly shopping mall in Singapore, thanks to the multiple kids’ stores (Cotton On Kids, Mothercare, Toys R Us and more) plus cinemas. There’s a Polliwogs indoor playground and the free outdoor playground located at Level 2 as well! Head to Play Court, the outdoor kids’ play zone with low slides and a trampoline for little ones. Ages 6 and up can enjoy the taller climbing structures and swings. Kids can also splash around at the Sky Park. Read our guide to VivoCity here.
The nursing rooms at VivoCity are available at Level 2 (Lobby Q & H) and Level 3 (Lobby H).
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
VivoCity,1 Harbourfront Walk, Singapore 098585
Junction 8
Junction 8 is a shopping mall in Bishan, directly connected to Bishan MRT station on the North East Line. The playground on level 3 of Junction 8 features a see-saw, in addition to other swinging, bouncing, and balancing rides, plus a climbing structure for bigger kids.
The nursing rooms at Junction 8 is available at B1, Levels 1, 2 and 3.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 9:45pm
Junction 8, 9 Bishan Place, Singapore 579837
NEX
NEX is a huge mall located in the Upper Serangoon area with several supermarkets, popular beauty and fashion chains like Sephora and Pomelo, Shaw Theatres cinema and even houses Serangoon Public Library. The NEX mall rooftop playground, kidzPlay @ SkyGarden has both wet and dry play areas. The dry area will keep kids busy with slides and bridges, while the water play park has pirate-themed features, including a pirate ship with slides, water fountains and tipping water buckets to cool you down.
The nursing rooms at NEX are available at Basem*nt 1, Basem*nt 2, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4 and Sky Garden.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10:30 am – 10:30 pm (kidzPlay @ SkyGarden is open 11am – 7pm daily)
Nex, 23 Serangoon Central, Singapore 556083
Read more: Best Water Playgrounds in Singapore
Wisma Atria
Located right next to ION Orchard is Wisma Atria (which is also accessible from Orchard MRT station). This mall has the flagship Cotton On Kids store and Seed Heritage, offering lots of cute baby and kids clothing! You’ll find the food court on Level 4 offers lots of affordable eats, including halal options.
Wisma Atria, 435 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238877
Capitol Singapore
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Home to Capitol Theatre, Eden Residences and The Capitol Kempinski, Capitol Singapore in City Hall is an iconic building that has been refurbished. At this mall, you’ll find a number of shops, cafes and restaurants like Kai En Sushi and Café Kitsuné. Capitol Singapore mall is right across the road from National Gallery Singapore and is in close proximity to CHIJMES.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10:30am – 10:30pm
Capitol Singapore, 13 Stamford Road, Singapore 178905
Marina Square
Marina Square is a large shopping mall in town, often with kid-friendly events happening in the main atrium. Located just outside Kiddy Palace and Mothercare on level 3, you will find a padded play area (indoors and air-conditioned) for the little ones, and a space-themed playground for the 2-and-up set. The nursing rooms at Marina Square are available at B1, Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Marina Square Mall, 6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594
Thomson Plaza
Located along Upper Thomson Road, Thomson Plaza is a humble neighbourhood shopping centre that offers cafes, enrichment centres and preloved luxury bag shops.
Shopping mall opening hours: 8am – 10pm
Thomson Plaza, 301 Upper Thomson Rd, Singapore 574408
Tiong Bahru Plaza
While it’s not really a shopping mall (more of a neighbourhood shopping centre so you will find household necessities, some fun handbags and other bits and pieces), Tiong Bahru Plaza does have a funky playground on the rooftop. Let the little ones run loose in this retro designed area with a slide, see-saw, trampoline and an inclusive merry-go-round – something different to your average shopping mall playground. Do note that this playground is temporarily closed for renovation. The nursing rooms at Tiong Bahru Plaza are available at B1, Level 1 to Level 3.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Tiong Bahru Plaza, 302 Tiong Bahru Road, Singapore 168732
Singapore’s best shopping malls: East
Jewel Changi Airport
Jewel Changi Airport is a mall with everything – a 40-metre-high ‘waterfall’ rain vortex, , shopping galore and tons of family-friendly attractions. Canopy Park is well worth a visit, with kid-friendly mazes, sky nets and slides. Make sure you check out Canopy Bridge too, where you can walk on see-through bridge high above the ground level for amazing views of the Jurassic Park-like surroundings of Jewel Changi Airport. The nursing roomsat Changi Airport are available at every Terminal and in Jewel Changi Airport.
Shopping mall opening hours: 24 hours (individual store opening hours apply)
Jewel Changi Airport, 78 Airport Boulevard, Singapore 819666
i12 Katong
i12 Katong is one of our favourite kid-friendly malls in the East! It’s got an indoor playground (pay to enter) WAN TO PLAY, where little tykes will adore the merry-go-round, slides, ball pits, pretend play kitchen and dress-up corner. i12 Katong also has one of our fave rock climbing spaces, Climb Central, a Golden Village cinema complex, as well as a multitude of enrichment classes – everything from All That Jazz Academy to Mathnasium, Olympic Taekwondo Academy, Tree Art, ToTT (cooking classes for kids)! There is shopping galore, and restaurants with kids’ menus (think Privé, Wine Connection, Yum Yum Thai).
i12 Katong,112 East Coast Road, Singapore 428802
Kallang Wave Mall
Kallang Wave Mall is connected to the Singapore Sports Hub and Indoor Stadium, offering plenty of casual kid-friendly eateries, shopping and even an arcade. It’s home to Climb Central, a rock climbing gym located smack dab in the middle of the shopping mall! At Level 1, there’s a cute train ride attraction – an actual train that chugs through the mall – get your tickets at the ZOOMOOV counter next to FairPrice Xtra. The free Splash-N-Surf water play area on the rooftop (level 3) has water sprinklers, waterslides, a merry-go-round with little bucket seats, fountains, sprays… basically everything fun that can be done with water!
Shopping mall opening hours: 10am – 10pm
Kallang Wave Mall, 1 Stadium Place, Singapore 397628
Northshore Plaza
Those who live all the way in Punggol will probably be familiar with Northshore Plaza, the first sea-front new generation neighbourhood mall. It’s home to a two-storey Decathlon, where kids can freely try out bikes, scooters and roller skates. Though they do have an outdoor playground, it is currently closed for maintenance until further notice. When the kids are hungry, pop over to McDonald’s for a quick bite or indulge in yummy seafood at Dancing Crab, comforting kway chap at Song Fa Kway Chap and more.
Shopping mall opening hours:8am – 9:30pm
Northshore Plaza, 407 Northshore Dr, Singapore 820407
Parkway Parade
Serving residents in the Marine Parade area, Parkway Parade is a decent-sized shopping mall that boasts over 200 stores spanning F&B, lifestyle, fashion and more. Highlights here include CS Fresh and FairPrice Xtra supermarkets, Daiso, Din Tai Fung and Benjamin Barker. There is also a free pirate-themed playground at the side of Parkway Parade on Level 1. The nursing rooms at Parkway Parade are available at Basem*nt 1, Level 1, Level 2 (under renovation) and Level 3.
Shopping mall opening hours: 10am – 10pm
Parkway Parade, 80 Marine Parade Road, Singapore 449269
PLQ Mall
PLQ Mall in Paya Lebar is always buzzing with activity – it’s directly connected to Paya Lebar MRT station on the East West Line and Circle Line. One of our favourite features of this shopping mall is the free Parkside located between PLQ3 and the residences, right next to Jimmy Monkey Cafe – perfect for enjoying a coffee and nibbles while the kids go climbing, swinging and running at the playground! It gets pretty hot at midday, but also quickly becomes shaded from about 3pm. Highly recommended for playdates so mamas can chat while the kiddos play nearby!
Shopping mall opening hours: 10am – 10pm
PLQ Mall, 10 Paya Lebar Road, Singapore 409057
Seletar Mall
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Located in Sengkang, Seletar Mall is directly connected to Fernvale LRT station on the Sengkang North-East Line (NEL), and Sengkang bus interchange. You’ll find the usual neighbourhood mall retailers here (though it’s worth noting they do have Din Tai Fung!), several enrichment centres and a FairPrice Finest. The free playground on level 4 is great for kids 4 and up, as there are some high rock climbing platforms, slides, a merry-go-round, and swings.
Shopping mall opening hours: 10am – 10pm
Seletar Mall, 33 Sengkang West Avenue, Singapore 797653
Changi City Point
Changi City Point shopping mall is located within Changi Business Park, so it mostly serves the office crowd in that area. There are tons of F&B options here from fast food to halal eats and cosy restaurants. For kids, there’s ‘The 3 House’ – an interactive wet and dry park on the 2nd floor of Changi City Point Mall. Sadly, this playground is currently closed until further notice. Ideal for younger tots, there are swings, gentle fountains and mini pools for cooling off in, and a playground with climbing equipment (best for older siblings as the ropes course can be tricky!). The nursing rooms at Changi City Point are available at Basem*nt 1, Level 1, and Level 2.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Changi City Point Mall, 5 Changi Business Park Central 1, Singapore 486038
Compass One
Compass One shopping mall is centrally located in Sengkang with over 180 retail stores. The Ninja Trail water play area in Compass One consists of a wet obstacle course for little ninjas to fight their way through. The green waterslide is good fun and is sure to keep kids active for a while.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Compass One Shopping Mall, 1 Sengkang Square, Singapore 545078
Eastpoint Mall
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Eastpoint Mall is directly connected to Simei MRT station on the East West Line, with plenty of F&B, enrichment centres and shopping. They often host kids’ bootcamps during the school holidays, so keep your eyes peeled on their socials for updates! The free mall playground on level 6 of Eastpoint Mall features a ship-like play structure, slides and little swings. The nursing rooms are on every level from Basem*nt 1 to Level 6.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 9:30pm
Eastpoint Mall, 3 Simei Street 6, Singapore 528833
Sengkang Grand Mall
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Sengkang Grand Mall is a newly opened shopping mall that created a lot of buzz and excitement when it finally opened its doors last year. There’s a large food court on Level 2 called the Buangkok Hawker Centre, where there’s something for every palette. There’s an outdoor playground right outside McDonald’s, but it can get quite hot since it’s not sheltered. If it’s too hot or it starts to rain, take the kids up to Level 2 (walk past the tuition centres and toilets), where you’ll find a hidden sheltered playground. Not many people know about this one, so your kids might just get to enjoy this playground to themselves! The nursing room is available at Level 1.
Shopping mall opening hours: 10am – 10pm
Sengkang Grand Mall, 70 Compassvale Bow, Sengkang Grand Mall, Singapore 544692
Tampines 1
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Tampines 1 shopping mall is located in the area of Tampines MRT station and Tampines bus interchange (along with two other malls, Century Square and Tampines Mall), and is kitted out with retail and F&B brands like Don Don Donki, Awfully Chocolate, Hooga and more. There’s a jungle-themed water playground here with water slides, mini pools, swings and scavenger hunts that are perfect for little tykes to burn maximum energy.
The nursing rooms at Tampines 1 are available at Level 2 and Level 5.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Tampines 1, 10 Tampines Central 1, Singapore 529536
Tampines Mall
Tampines Mall is right next to Tampines MRT station, which makes this easily accessible by MRT, even if you don’t live in the east! We love the range of shops at this mall including Bath & Body Works, Aesop, Cotton On, Decathlon, Crocs and more. There are also a number of enrichment centres such as Artary (which offers art classes for kids), Confucius Mandarin, Julia Gabriel Centre, Stalford Learning Centre and The Learning Lab. Click here if you’re looking for the top-ranking tuition centres in Singapore. Pop by Mothercare if you need to pick up something for your little one. If your kiddos need to burn off some energy, head to Level 4, where you’ll find an outdoor playground in the Open Plaza.The nursing room is available at Level 2 (near Lift Lobby A).
Tampines Mall, 4 Tampines Central 5, Singapore 529510
Waterway Point
Waterway Point in Punggol is one of the shopping malls responsible for ‘making Punggol great again’ – this shopping centre is home to Decathlon, Marks & Spencer, Daiso and more! The Happy Park wet play area located on level 2 is great for kids looking for a splash around.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am to 10pm
Waterway Point, 83 Punggol Central, Singapore 828761
Singapore’s best shopping malls: West
Clementi Mall
Westies are familiar with Clementi Mall, especially if you have kiddos who love spending time in the library! The Clementi Public Library is on the top floor of this shopping mall and is a great way to inspire your kids to read. There’s a food court on Level 4 called Boleh Boleh! or you can choose from other restaurants including Jinjja!! Chicken, KFC, Ichiban Sushi, Seoul Garden, So Pho and more. Though there aren’t a lot of kids’ shops here, you can head to Uniqlo, if you need to pick up a new minimalist outfit for your child.
Shopping mall opening hours:10am – 10pm
Clementi Mall, 3155 Commonwealth Ave W, Singapore 129588
IMM
IMM is an outlet mall in Jurong East carrying discounted goods from brands like Akemi, Coach, Fossil, Tumi and even kids’ brands like Chateau de Sable and Cotton On Kids. It’s a fab shopping centre to get all your lifestyle needs at a steal! Sadly, their free playground on Level 3 is closed until further notice. This playground consists of a dry and wet area – a shaded dry playground with slides and a merry-go-round, while the wet zone consists of a flower-themed water play area, complete with watermills and spraying flowers. The nursing rooms at IMM is available at Level 2 (behind Yu He Tang TCM Clinic and near OSIM Outlet) and Level 3 (near carpark entrance).
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
IMM, 2 Jurong East Street 21, Singapore 609601
JEM
JEM shopping mall is well known for being ‘the Orchard of Jurong East’, boasting brands like Chanel Beauty, Dior Beauty, H&M, Love Bonito and IKEA Jurong. It’s always busy here, so be warned – the crowd really starts to form on weekends and around the morning and evening peak hour rush! There’s also a mostly sheltered outdoor playground next to the Kopitiam Food Court on Level 5, so you can enjoy your meal in peace while keeping an eye on the kids outside. The nursing rooms are on Basem*nt 1, Level 3 and Level 5.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
JEM, 50 Jurong Gateway Road, Singapore 608549
Lot One Shopper’s Mall
Lot One Shopper’s Mall in Choa Chu Kang is a humble neighbourhood shopping centre that also houses the Choa Chu Kang Public Library. The wet playground at Lot One Level 5 features fountains, spray tunnels and water jets. The nursing room is located at B1 near Raffles Medical Centre.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Lot One Shopper’s Mall, 21 Choa Chu Kang Avenue 4, Singapore 689812
Westgate
Westgate is part of the shopping mall trio at Jurong East – many of the eateries here are ‘alfresco’ (open-air seating, but within the air-conditioned mall), and there are lots of recognisable retail brands here like Aesop and Sephora. Westgate Wonderland is the shopping mall’s fantasy garden playground on level 4. Bigger kids can shimmy up the playground’s towering tree house while the younger set romps among oversized bluebells, fruits and critters, some of which respond to touch with light and music!
The nursing rooms at Westgate is available at Basem*nt 1 and Level 4.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Westgate Mall, 3 Gateway Drive, Singapore 608532
Singapore’s best shopping malls: North
Canberra Plaza
Canberra Plaza is one of the newer neighbourhood shopping centres in Singapore, serving the young estate of Canberra (the neighbourhood is mostly made up of Built-to-Order flats occupied by young families) and is connected to Canberra MRT station on the North South Line. It’s home to Singapore’s third A&W outlet, Starbucks, Ya Kun Kaya Toast and Daiso. There’s an indoor playground located within McDonald’s at Canberra Plaza, with slides and fun crawl spaces for little ones. There’s also a rooftop water play area here, albeit small. Located at level 3, kiddos can splash around the play area and play with multiple water playground equipment.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 8am – 11pm
Canberra Plaza, 133 Canberra View, Singapore 750133
Sembawang Shopping Centre
Sembawang Shopping Centre is made up of a handful of F&B and lifestyle stores (including Daiso) and often has sales going on at the atrium. This shopping mall has not one but two playgrounds for kids to play in – a dry playground and a wet playground. The dry playground located at Level 3 is a small area for little ones to have fun with slides. There’s also a 15,000 square foot open-air wet playground with water pistols, propellers, buckets of water and fountains. However, do note that the Splash Park water playground is closed for upgrading until further notice. The nursing room is located on Basem*nt 1.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10 am to 10pm
Sembawang Shopping Centre, 604 Sembawang Road, Singapore 758459
Causeway Point
Directly connected to Woodlands Bus Interchange and Woodlands MRT station on the North South and Thomson-East Coast lines, Causeway Point is a popular shopping centre for all your lifestyle needs and even has a cinema on the top floor. On that same floor (Level 7) is where you’ll find the dinosaur water playground with slides, water spouts and larger than life dinosaurs! Across the street, there’s Woodlands Civic Centre (home to Woodlands Regional Library) and Woods Square, which offers more dining options. The nursing rooms at Causeway Point are available at Level 1 to 5 and Level 7.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
Causeway Point,Woodlands Square, Singapore 738099
Northpoint City
Northpoint City is a popular haunt for families as it’s arguably the largest shopping mall in the north of Singapore (seriously, people often get lost here!). Northpoint has a 5,400 square foot wet/dry playground on the centre’s roof that will have your water babies squealing in delight. There are dinosaur-themed water features, water jets, tunnels, fountains and multi-play structures, plus a small playground for those kiddies who prefer to stay dry. Do note that this playground is temporarily closed until further notice. The nursing rooms at Northpoint City are available at Basem*nt 1, Basem*nt 2, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3 and Level 4.
Shopping mall opening hours: Daily, 10am – 10pm
NorthPoint City, 930 Yishun Avenue 2, Singapore 76909
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