West side is indeed proving to be the best side, with a brand new nature-centric lifestyle and recreational space spanning a whopping 355,000 square feet set to open just mere minutes away from Jurong East MRT station! The new Jurong Play Grounds (JPG) is launching on 3rd December and is poised to be the place to bring your whole family (even your pets) for some wholesome weekend fun.
Look forward to Wag and Wild: the largest dog water park in Singapore and Asia spanning 19,000 square feet, with both indoor and outdoor pools and plenty of space for your furry companions to splash and frolic about!
Let your dogs run loose and mingle with other doggy friends at the dog run. For some pet-friendly eats, head to Al Capone’s at JPG, the first pet-friendly Al Capone outlet with a dedicated dog-friendly al fresco dining area and a specially-designed gourmet menu for canines!
Every weekend, the Uncle Ringo Carnival will also make an appearance with some of your favourite nostalgic carnival games and rides, with a different carnival theme each season. Look forward to a Ferris Wheel, bumper cars, game booths where you can win plushies and prizes, and even a dinosaur zone with animatronic dinos that’s sure to wow the kids!
The Weekender’s Market will also be held monthly from Jurong Play Grounds’ launch date on the following dates:
- 3rd-4th December 2022
- 13th-14th January 2023
- 11th-12th February 2023
- 11th-12th March 2023
Expect over 40 retail booths and food trucks, including Goodburger, pet accessories, sustainable goods, handicrafts and more, as well as live music performances!
Nature lovers can also head down to the Community Garden or World Farm to get everything and anything you need to grow your own plants and vegetables, as well as pick up a couple of useful gardening tips from the experts!
Note that while JPG will be open daily, the market and carnival will only be open on Saturdays and Sundays. The JPG launch event will be held from 3rd to 4th December 2022, and admission to the event is free! Find out more about what you can expect from the launch event here.
Date: From 3rd December 2022 onwards
Address: Jurong Play Grounds, 2 Jurong Gateway Rd, Singapore 608512
Opening Hours: 9am-9pm daily