I never used to pay much attention to the indoor playgrounds in shopping centres. I knew they were around, but it was not like I had a reason to hang out there. (I’m looking at you, weird old guy at the playground) These days, I know exactly where all the best indoor playgrounds are because I’m more likely to be allowed to shop at places the kids know have a good play area. I know, I’m turning out to be such a cliche. You will too, when you pop one of those deceptively cute-looking tyrants we call babies.
Shopping centres are recognizing that investing in quality kid-friendly facilities is good business sense. They’re all competing to come up with nicer play areas, better-equipped nursing rooms and diaper rooms. It’s good for parents too because we all win.
One of their favorites so far, the playground at Marina Square.
Compared with the big boys like Polliwogs or Explorer Kids, it’s modest at best but hey, it’s free so I’m not expecting a lot here. It was strangely not that crowded (we went on a weekday evening which probably explains why) so we weren’t worried that the kids would be trampled to death or anything.
And who would have thought that baby girl would turn out to be such a daredevil? I totally blame Tru’s influence because that’s the thing about having big brothers. You get inspired to express yourself in ways that they do. All the bad stuff I did as a kid, I learnt from my brother. Except the time I stuck a chewing gum in his hair and panicked that it got stuck and tried to yank it out but ended up making it worse by smearing it all over his hair and long story short, two words – buzz cut. That was like 70% my fault, but partly also because he asked me (although hypothetically) what would happen if gum got stuck in hair. So I was all like “hey let’s find out!”
Safe to say, the kids won’t be introduced to gum till they turn 12.
As with all playgrounds, we had to check with the shifu to see if it made the cut. Tru has given his stamp of approval so I guess that means we’ll be coming back here soon.
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Paragon has one pretty nice playground on level 5 just outside Mothercare. The whole level is full of kids’ things! So let the hubby watch the kids, while u do some shopping! =)
@VeR, Nice, ok will check it out. Shopping sans 2 kids is always welcome.
Bubbles has the same dress!
I completely forgot about this playground when cracking my head about an indoor playground to go to recently. With your kids’ stamp of approval, it is a definite must-go place for us!
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@corsage, hahha really? I got it off Twerbies Closet near Parkway at a very decent price.
Weather has been cranky of late so indoor playgrounds have become a necessary back up as a wet weather programme!
@Daphne, Yeah! I got it from a shop at West Coast Plaza that sells over-runs I think. Good price too :) I love it that it is not pinky-pinky!
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This is a good playground, especially the blue car.
@Lazymummy, Yeah, Kirsten smashed her mouth against the handle though, I neglected to mention.. haha.
@Daphne, Haha, it’s ok. She won’t remember. :P
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Thanks all for the suggestions of indoor playground in malls! Will go check it out.. I found a list of top 5 outdoor playgrounds in Singapore. The number one Jacob Ballas is really a must go!! Its like a Avatar-movie-themed environment. Tree house and etc!!
Sorry, here’s the link. Top 5 Outdoor Playgrounds
@Izzy, Thanks, amazingly, I’ve been to Botanics 4-5 times and have NEVER visited the playground.