We’ve been to more indoor playgrounds than I can count in the past 10 years, but Wan To Play Tropical Drift indoor playground is the first that made my little pretend-play experts pause and go, “Wow!”
Wan To Play Tropical Drift Indoor Playground: Play Pretend Stations
Pretend Kitchen
We’ve seen our fair share of pretend kitchens, but Tropical Drift’s takes the cake with its twinkling bear ovens, elephant taps, even fridge lights that flick on!
With “condiments” that look real (but don’t spill!), it’s a mini chef’s dream come true.
UE SQUARE’S COSMIC SPACE EXPEDITION: Have An Out-Of-This-World Adventure!
CARNIVAL OF CHRISTMAS CHEER: Celebrate and Win at Plantation Plaza and Northshore Plaza!
SNOW MUCH TO CELEBRATE: Christmas Fun at The Centrepoint
My preschooler was in cooking heaven.
Hospital and X-ray Centre
It’s our first time encountering pretend play stations featuring an ECG scanner and X-ray center! The child starts by picking a ‘patient’ from the plushie rack, sends it for an ECG scan, suits it up with an X-ray robe and mask, then wraps up the check-up with a button-powered X-ray.
Nearby, another table is set up for veterinary care and animal grooming. My other girl happily tended to her ‘patient pup’ there! There’s even a mini dental station tucked at the corner for extra pretend-play fun.
Car Repair
A cosy corner was dedicated to car repair pretend play, complete with a hoisted car that could be raised or lowered using side buttons. Remember how mechanics lie on a wheeled plank to slide under the car? That setup was included too!
My ‘mechanic’ elder girl quickly got to work, and once she gave the green light, the little one zoomed off in the car she ‘fixed’.
Police and Thief
The boys aren’t left out. Right beside the car repair station is a SWAT-themed police play area, fully equipped with helmets, vests, handcuffs, pretend magazines, and walkie-talkies. There’s even a little ‘jail’ that my girls took turns entering, quite happily, I must add. Haha!
Dress up
The dress-up station features a charming cabinet showcasing a wide array of pretend makeup, inviting little ones to dabble before heading over to the wardrobe to pick their favourite gowns.
I must say, the changing room was beautifully done, with embroidered curtains, golden hooks, and a well-lit mirror that added a touch of magic.
Both my girls went through (and one is still in!) that preschooler phase of loving all things glamorous. My younger one was absolutely delighted by the tiaras, necklaces, bracelets, gloves, dainty handbags, and sparkly wands at the accessory table. She dressed up to her heart’s content!
Unique features at Wan To Play Tropical Drift, Woodlands Civic Centre
Floor is Lava just for Kids
To our delight, we discovered a room dedicated to an immersive ‘Floor is Lava’ play experience! Designed with young kids in mind, this version skips the dramatic red ‘lava’ and instead uses blue boxes that players must clear within a set time limit.
Kids can also pick different on-screen themes, from playful underwater scenes to more mission-based adventures.
It’s perfect for little ones who just want to run and step on colours without the pressure of teammates scolding them for a misstep!
Fishing game
A corner was dedicated for quiet play with four station games. That includes a delightful fishing game where kids use fishing rods to catch fish from gently moving water.
Building Blocks Station
Adjacent to the fishing game is a building blocks station where kids unleash their imaginations with an endless supply of chunky pieces that are perfect for little hands to grip and build with ease.
Kinetic Sand Station
Across the building blocks station sits a setup filled with kinetic sand and a variety of tools, perfect for little hands to explore textures, build fine motor skills, and dive into some calming, self-directed sensory play.
Building Station
Right beside the kinetic sand area is a car-building station, complete with instruction manuals for guided builds, or kids can let their imagination take the wheel and design their very own custom car from scratch.
Indoor Playground Essentials
No indoor playground is complete without trampolines and ball pit slides!
A generously sized area is dedicated to these classic favourites, where kids can weave through mazes, zoom down slides, and explore an interactive wall.
Toddlers are well-catered for too, with a thoughtfully cordoned-off sensory bead zone just for them.
Add on Games
As our playtime came to an end, we were met with four more exciting games right at the exit.
The kids had a blast operating an excavator to scoop balls, steering an engineer vehicle to push balls into a goal, racing through space with their chosen cars, and hopping into low-impact bumper cars designed to cushion little ones from any jolting bumps. Each activity lasts about 10 minutes, with the bumper car ride running for 5.
Wan To Play’s Latest Indoor Playground at Woodlands Civic Centre
Located at Woodlands Civic Centre, the newly opened indoor playground is a short walk from Woodlands MRT station.
It’s the perfect-sized playground for parents who want to catch up while keeping their kids within easy view. On days when we don’t quite have the energy to chase little ones through sprawling play zones, this setup strikes just the right balance!
Tropical Drift by Wan to Play
Address: Woodlands Civic Centre, #04-07, Singapore 730900
Opening Hours: 9 AM – 9 PM daily
2hour pass (1 adult 1 child): $35
Add on rides: $8 each, with bumper car costing $10
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