Westgate Wonderland - the biggest outdoor playground in shopping mall

Being an outdoorsy person, I always believed that one will learn more in the outside world than being cooped indoors. Hence I loved to bring my kids out and it is always a challenge to decide where to bring the kids to next in this small island.

I heard about the opening of Westgate in Jurong area but staying in the north-east district, Jurong seems very far and we hardly venture to the west. Afterall, there are so many malls in that area and I assume that Westgate is just another mall like the rest. I was wrong!

Having nowhere to go on last Sunday, I casually suggested to my hubs that maybe we could check out Westgate, the newest mall by Capitaland. As usual, we decided to check out the new mall from the highest level and we spotted a small play area for the kids at level 5 garden. But the door was locked hence we reckon that the play area is not ready yet. My girl was disappointed that she was not able to play.

As we moved down from the escalator, something caught our attention and we realised that there is another playground at level 4. That playground is huge! and I realised that it is known as Westgate Wonderland. The bonus? Entry is free! My excited kids was so thrilled as we entered into the outdoor playground. The name "Wonderland" is so apt! This fantasy themed playground is a wonderland to every kid.

The overall view of Westgate wonderland (Photo credit: Todayonline)

The playground is spilt into dry area for 2-5 years old, treehouse play area for 5-12 years old and a wet play area

The kids were very fascinated as they entered into this playground wonderland. Apparently I heard that music can be heard as you go under the giant tulips but I wasn't able to confirm as the kids were busy running about and I have no chance to experience it.

There were many pretty giant bugs at the play area for 2 - 5 years old that we couldn't resist taking photos of the kids with the colourful background

Another giant bug. See how happy the kids were surrounded by giant bugs in vibrant colours

There were two of such swings where the kids can have fun turning round and round. My girl was obviously having a great time. My boy had fun too but his expression reminded us that it was a very hot day

Regardless of the age restrictions or recommendations stated for the different play area, the kids couldn't resist climbing up the treehouse structure for 5 - 12 years old. I am a proud mummy witnessing my boy attempting to climb up on his own. Of course that was me following closely behind him while taking out my phone to take a snapshot of this scene

That was another structure that they have to conquer to get to the top and slide down. My girl had no difficulty in climbing up but I had to squeeze in and carry my boy up to the next level as it was too tall for him. This structure was more spacious as compared to other playground structure. I'm guessing that they are catering for the older kids till 12 years old hence the bigger space and height but it is good for the parents to follow the younger kids.

They have a Walltopia for the little ones to try rock climbing too. However, the kids should attempt under the adults' supervision. I saw many kids attempting to climb the wall without supervision. That is too dangerous.

Oh! It was Mummy's Day so how could I miss taking a photo with my 2 babies? With such a colour vibrant environment, I just had to get my kids to take a picture with me. Notice that reluctant face on my boy? He simply cannot wait to run all over the place.

We were not prepared for this great find at Westgate so the kids could not jump into the wet playground. Oops! Anyway they were very contented with running, climbing and sliding in this wonderland so they did not fuss over the wet play area too.

It has been a enjoyable day out for them and I was glad that they had fun under the sun. Vitamin D is important too. Westgate Wonderland is the biggest outdoor playground in the shopping mall and I hope that we will be seeing more of similar playground in other malls too (especially in north-east district!)