{"id":514,"date":"2012-08-13T00:14:00","date_gmt":"2012-08-12T16:14:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2012\/08\/13\/loving-my-spot-west-coast-park\/"},"modified":"2014-10-07T15:19:26","modified_gmt":"2014-10-07T07:19:26","slug":"loving-my-spot-west-coast-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lifestinymiracles.com\/2012\/08\/loving-my-spot-west-coast-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Guest Post at A Playful Mum: Loving my Spot – West Coast Park!"},"content":{"rendered":"
West Coast Park is a child’s fantasy come true.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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With the theme “Play Centre in the West<\/i>“, West Coast Park underwent major redevelopments in 2000 and has since been transformed into a haven for park goers who enjoy challenging and adventurous activities. Standing at the centre of the park is an amazing Adventure Play Area which is one of the largest in Singapore with play equipment such as ‘Tall Rope Pyramid’ and ‘Flying Fox’. It’s no wonder this park is teeming with families and children in tow on weekends and weekday evenings, flying kites, having picnic, camping in tents, playing soccer or simply just enjoying some outdoor time together. We like to visit West Coast Park early in the morning when the environment’s still quiet and peaceful and Dana can have the entire park (well, almost) to herself!\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Here are some reasons why we love our spot at West Coast Park: <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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1. It’s a fun park to be with tons of activities to drain out<\/span> engage the kids!\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>
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You can conquer your fear of heights by ascending this Tall Rope Pyramid…<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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…Test your agility by scaling this spherical obstacle course…<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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You can kick back and relax…<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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or challenge your limits by climbing a rock wall…<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Pretend you are spiderman\/cat woman and defy gravity…<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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2. The landscaping is beautiful..<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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We love the wide expanse of space where kids can run freely. We love the greenery and the deep blue skies dotted with fluffy clouds. Sometimes, when the demands of life gets too stifling, all it takes is a visit to the park and our emotions are soothed a little…We are less edgy, we laugh more heartily in the great outdoors..the serenity and harmony one gets from nature is one of the reasons why we are always drawn to it.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n


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Beautiful hibiscus line the jogging path<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Two Roads diverged in a wood…<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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Red and Browns…<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n
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3. \u00a0It’s a stone’s throw from where we live!<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\n<\/span><\/span> Having been a ‘Westerner’ all my life, I’ve sort of taken West Coast Park for granted (apart from the occasional BBQs during my teenaged days).\u00a0 When we have decided to set up our 1st matrimonial home in Clementi, hubs lamented that he wished we live nearer East Coast Park but after the redevelopment, we’re now proud to have a nice, decent park in our own backyard. Yeah!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n


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Our accessibility to WCP also meant Daddy can whiz Dana off to the park on days when he knocks off work early before the sun sets. These are the ‘bonus’ hours where Daddy and Dana can spend quality time together! <\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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4. Activities are centrally located and plenty of facilities for park goers!<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n


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Every child’s favourite letter – ‘M for MacDonald!<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Other facilities Available at West Coast Park: Barbecue pits, Children’s playground, Cycling track, Dog run corner, Exercise garden, Fitness corner, Jogging path\/ running track, Restrooms, Picnic Shelters, Sand play area, Health & fitness activities, Camping Site. The Park is lit from 7pm to 7am.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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5. Little ones are not left out!<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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West Coast Park is a one-stop family destination, with fun play options even for the younger kids! Check these out tactile activities for the toddlers:\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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Sand play – always welcomed!<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The park’s not merely a place to expend the little ones’ energy. It presents many opportunities to teach our young about perseverance, creativity, resilience and of course, healthy living. When we were there for this blog’s photo trail, Dana was inspired by this miniature rock wall and she kept pushing her boundaries to scale greater heights!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

I hope you’ve enjoyed touring West Coast Park with me. It’s a lovely gem which awaits your discovery! Come with your family and spend a fun-filled day here. I promise you’ll not be disappointed. Do pop by my other post on Loving my Spot: Ecclectic Clementi.<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n


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