11 best shopping malls with playgrounds in Singapore for your kid to play at

While the playground is unlikely to be any mall’s main selling point, some have playgrounds that are so endearing that it’s hard not to stop by during your shopping spree. If you have a kid, the playground is also an ideal place for him or her to release energy while you shop.

Here are the 11 best shopping malls with playgrounds for a fun outing with your kids.

1. JEM

Families with children can have a whale of a time at JEM‘s honeycomb-themed playground on Level 5. Kids can climb through a canopy, crawl over nests and hammocks, and more.

Another feature of the playground is hexagonal rubber trampolines set into the ground. They provide kids with a way to bounce about and expend energy by catching “airtime”.

The playground also has a tunnel for little ones to scramble. Here, they can imagine they are small creatures burrowing through the ground. There are also play panels to interact with along the glass wall of the food court. If you missed the charming mudskipper water play structures at the old playground, these can be found 1 floor above the present area.

Best for: West-side families who want a free indoor play break during shopping

2. IMM

The IMM playground on Level 3 is one of the rare few playgrounds in Singapore that is covered with a tarp for shelter. This makes it perfect for kids to have fun out in the sun.

The play area’s centrepiece is a treehouse structure that offers a variety of play options, including slides and climbing structures interconnected by rope bridges. The area is further augmented with trampolines, carousels, spinners, and agility structures. Inspired by the marine theme, units are modular to facilitate installation.

Located beside the playground is a play area with miniature hurdles. These include green blocks for your children to navigate while clinging to the protruding handholds. There are also suspended obstacles that your little ones can climb through to test their coordination and resoluteness. It also has a rope bridge hung at a low level to encourage kids to use it.

Best for: Sheltered outdoor play with varied climbing elements

3. Jewel Changi Airport

Canopy Park, tucked away at the uppermost level of Jewel, welcomes the young and the young at heart with an array of play attractions. From mazes to bouncing nets, it is all fun.

One of its main attractions is the Foggy Bowls. Let your little one slip in among wisps of cloud and hide in bowls of mist. Kids will relish the chance to explore this dreamy setting.

Another key highlight of the indoor playground is the Discovery Slides, which is designed after a gemstone. It contains parts (the slides, stairs and rope climbs) that are carved out, revealing the shimmering interior of the gem. In this sense, the playground presents itself in its duality, a diamond tucked on the topmost floor of Jewel with a slide concealed within.

4. Causeway Point

If your little one is a fan of dinosaurs and doesn’t mind getting wet, enchant him or her with high-energy and imaginative play at the wet playground at Causeway Point. The outdoor playground houses dinosaur-themed slides, spring riders, trampolines and more.

Every 1-hour playtime session comprises 45 minutes of playtime and 15 minutes of changing time. Extension of the hourly session is not prohibited to prevent overcrowding. Admission is free for all. The playground is suitable for children aged 12 years and below.

The wet playground will be closed every 2nd Monday of the month for maintenance.

Best for: Free wet play with structured sessions

5. City Square Mall

Have you ever wanted to feel what it is like to walk on the moon? AIRZONE is the world’s first suspended playground with distinct sections such as a ball pit, a slide and a 3D maze.

Safety is at the heart of everything City Square Mall does. From a trained crew on site to an experienced team who have a combined 25 years of experience in managing attractions, AIRSTRONAUTS only have to worry about one thing, which is having fun at the playground.

(P.S. Did you know that you can hang a car from the anchors that secure the playground, which reinforces how sturdy the levers are and how you don’t have to fret about safety?)

Best for:  Older kids keen on a unique, suspended experience

6. Aperia Mall

If your restless child enjoys climbing, at the heart of the Aperia Mall playground is a large, yellow round frame. The sphere features a 3-dimensional rope environment where your kid can roam freely from all angles. Inside the structure, your children can also showcase their climbing skills. Meanwhile, the frame and the long ropes on the sides are ideal for hanging.

7. Paragon Shopping Centre

If you are in the Orchard area, drop by the Paragon playground on the mall’s fifth floor.

Similar to IMM, the indoor playground at the Paragon Shopping Centre has 1 main play structure, a jungle adventure tower designed for children between 4 to 14 years old.

Surrounding the play tower are other pieces of play equipment such as a spring seesaw, activity boards and an interactive screen for younger ones between 2 to 5 years old.

Parents will be glad to know that there are sufficient seats around the playground for you to sit and get a full view of the play area. Take a rest and let your little ones wreak havoc.

Best for: Orchard shoppers with children aged 2–14

8. Pasir Ris Mall

If you reside in the East and visit Pasir Ris Mall, take a break from your shopping trips and treat your little one to fun-filled moments at the Wan to Play playground on Level 2.

With 7 sections, the indoor playground has activities to keep children of all ages occupied. Upon entering, what greets one is a magnetic tiles and blocks area, followed by a sandpit and a dress up-cum-cooking station to the left. Ahead of this zone is an interactive media room. To the left is a ball pit, an obstacle course and trampolines for your kid to jump on.

If your child is not the energetic sort, the interactive room in the indoor playground is the perfect place for kids who prefer a quieter environment. Tables are filled with kinetic sand and colourful building blocks for children to immerse themselves in creativity and sensory play. The wall also has interactive games, ranging from ball tubes to touch screen games.

Best for: East-side families seeking varied indoor activities

9. Paya Lebar Quarter 

Located in the heart of the Malay cultural community, Paya Lebar Quarter is a bustling, city precinct. The playground adopts a design influenced by the history of the locale.

Upon closer inspection, a huge climbing net connects the orange towers, creating a unified play structure. The playground’s interlinked design has its roots in the natural structure of the Banyan tree, which features a large aerial root system stretching across several trees.

The enclosed net structure allows your little one to safely traverse across the length of the playground. By suspending the net canopy, the designers created an elevated walkway for your little one to indulge in sensory play that stimulates navigation and promotes curiosity.

Children can access the climbing net canopy through the 2 tree towers at each end. On one end, the hammock swings provide a tricky ascent that tests your balance. On the other, a rubber climbing surface challenges children to scale a vertical wall with multiple openings.

Best for: Open-access climbing play in a city precinct

10. SingPost Centre

Unbeknownst to many people, SingPost Centre has a vertical playground on its rooftop.

By shifting play upward, the playground challenges children’s motor and strategy skills by making them think about how to surmount what seems to be innocuous ramps and gaps.

11. NEX

If your kid likes to cosplay as a pirate, bring him or her to the Kidzplay play area at Nex.

The theme for its wet playground is Pirates Sea Adventure. Highlights at the play area include a pirate ship and a gigantic octopus that threatens to swallow any passerby whole.

And of course, there are the typical water buckets, fountains, water spouts and playground structures. The area is bright and roomy with seats at the side for adults to supervise kids.

The water playground is for children aged 5 to 12 years old. There’s also a dry version beside the water playground which is designed for children aged 2 to 5 years old. Note that children need to be accompanied by adults. Children can wear T-shirts, shorts or swimwear at the water playground. Do also slap on sunblock as it is an unsheltered space.

Best for: Pirate-themed wet and dry play for different age groups

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