Singapore's largest rooftop mall playground and more!
Like a good double buggy, Singapore does a brilliant job of coupling shopping with play. Each new mall gets bigger and better with the space given over to playgrounds that are almost like amusement parks. And amuse you, Westgate Wonderland will! The largest rooftop mall playground recently opened at Westgate Shopping Mall and we’ve just done a bit of a recce to scope out both the fun and the stores at this family-friendly mall near Jurong East. This one-stop destination seriously has everything a kid could want and everything you want for your kid. Here is our list of favorite Westgate wonders.
Getting There
Westgate is just a 2 minute walk from Jurong East MRT Station, and parking at the mall is free from 12-2pm, Monday-Friday. We visited on a Sunday afternoon and had a 30 minute wait to enter Westgate Wonderland, so if the kids are dying to hit the playground, we suggest visiting on a weekday.
Westgate, 3 Gateway Drive, Singapore 608532, p. 6908 3737, Open daily from 10am-10pm.
Westgate Wonderland
This 11-thousand square-meter fantasy mall-playground located on level 4, is officially Singapore’s largest rooftop mall playground! It’s recommended for children age 2-12, but we think it caters best to older kids. We had a ball playing hide and seek amongst larger-than-life insects, musical flowers, a 10-meter tall tree house, and a huge spraying watering can. The park is separated into wet and dry areas so pack some swimmers and swim nappied if needed and prepare to get wet! We really loved the ambience at night. The magical surroundings come alive with special lighting and sound effects. Oh, and the best part… IT’S FREE!
The Ballet School, For Tiny Dancers
Located right next to Westgate Wonderland, this dance school runs classical ballet programs for boys and girls, starting at age three. Not only do they offer ballet classes, but tap, hip-hop, jazz, and even yoga!
The Ballet School, 3 Gateway Drive #04-10, Singapore 608532, p. 6465 9338, Open daily from 11am-9pm.
My Gym, Children’s Fitness Center
If Westgate Wonderland isn’t enough play-time for your little ones, My Gym offers fitness classes for children up to 10 years old. These structured, weekly, enrichment classes incorporate music, dance, games, and sports. They offer Open Gym classes as well!
My Gym, 3 Gateway Drive #04-39, Singapore 608532, p. 6465 9205, Open daily from 10am-9pm.
Yamaha Music Square, For Budding Musicians
Also located near Westgate Wonderland, Yamaha Music Square has smaller musical instruments for little fingers. They also offer classes if your kiddos has the desire to learn how to play the piano, drums, or guitar.
Yamaha Music Square, 3 Gateway Drive #04-40, Singapore 608532, p. 6740 9336, Open Mon-Fri & Public Holidays from 12-9pm, and Sat & Sun 11am-9pm.
Avenue Kids, Children’s Fashions and Footwear
From footwear for pre-walkers and cute leather shoes, to baby rompers and toys, Avenue Kids is an adorable shop for parents with little fashionistas. Stop in to grab a gift for an upcoming baby shower, or a great outfit for your growing tot!
Avenue Kids, 3 Gateway Drive #04-14, Singapore 608532, p. 6369 9068, Open daily from 11am-9pm.
Westgate Kids Club, Coming Soon!
While an adult must accompany children at all times at Westgate Wonderland, Westgate Kids Club offers supervised play for parents wanting to shop in peace! This interactive playground is designed for children aged 4-12, and for every $60 spent at Westgate, CAPITASTAR members can enjoy two hours of supervised play for one child.
Westgate Kids Club, 3 Gateway Drive #05-03, Singapore 608532, p. 6631 9931, Open daily 10am-10pm.
Grabbing a Bite to Eat
There are so many café, fast-food, and restaurant options at Westgate, but we think the best option to satisfy everyone’s palate, is Food Republic in Basement 1. In this food court you’ll find dishes from all over Asia, including simple noodles and fresh fruit juices for the simple (picky) eaters in your family!
Food Republic, 3 Gateway Drive #B1-28/29, Singapore 608532, Open daily 10am-10pm.
Baby Spa, Haircuts for Babies
Alright, they don’t JUST offer haircutting services for babies. Baby Spa has massage and swimming classes available too! This spa is exclusively for little ones under two years old, and you can find them on level 4.
Baby Spa, 3 Gateway Drive #04-34, Singapore 608532, 6465 9459, Open daily 11am-9pm.
EC House, Kid’s Haircuts
Also located right outside Westgate Wonderland, EC House offers haircuts for kids at just $10! The have cute little seats (rides) for your little one, to make his or her first haircut experience a little less scary.
EC House, 3 Gateway Drive #04-11, Singapore 608532, 6339 1440, Open daily 10:30am-9:30pm.
Images courtesy of Choo Yut Shing