We had meant to leave right after breakfast and head to the Kepong Metropolitan Park.
We only managed to leave the house at 11am, thankfully, the weather was not too hot (cloudy).
Packed some water bottles, chips, mat and teepee for toddler, all chucked in her wagon.
Once we reached the park, we were able to secure a great parking spot within the parking compound.
Normally there would be vendors using the parking space to set up shop and the place would be congested.
You'll see a long line of vendors selling kites of various shapes, sizes and price too.
On the day we were there, only vendors selling food and drinks were available.
We walked approximately 2 minutes from our parking spot to reach this playground.
There are other playgrounds available too so it's just a matter of preference.
There weren't that many kids around so our toddler was able to freely play and roam the area.
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| Our teepee and toddler's wagon ... ready for a picnic! |
We set up our picnic spot right in front of the playground, just be mindful of ants, don't land yourself near an anthill and risk spending your picnic with ants crawling all over!
It drizzled a bit so we managed to take cover in the teepee ... it subsided after a couple of minutes ... a good thing too since our toddler was adamant to get out of the teepee and rush to the playground!
It was also our lucky day as hubby came across this:
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| Bubbles, anyone? |
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| A closer look at the equipment needed, there are tools for both adults and kids |
-Giant Bubbles Madness-
Check them out on FB ... they're also available for hire if you need them at your kid's birthday party or any events ... super cool!
Hubby had been wanting to play with these giant bubbles for quite some time now so he was super happy to see these items on sale.
As this place was windy where people would normally be flying kites, both hubby and toddler were playing with the giant bubbles.
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| Daddy doing the demonstration |
Initially, they needed to move around at a certain angle to ensure that the bubbles were produced as per the picture above.
Not long after, all they had to do was stand still and let the wind take care of it ... ;)
I was left with the task of snapping pictures so am super glad that the pics turned out well!
I can tell you that it wasn't easy to take pics of our toddler playing with the bubbles initially as she couldn't really grasp the mechanics of using the tools.
After much practice and guidance from Daddy, she was able to produce the ones below:
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Ummi is soooo proud of you, baby girl! <3
We spent close to four hours in the park and of course, all of us were tanned by then! :D
A great way to spend your time outdoors with your family. :)
GETTING HERE
The park is located just next to the MRR2 highway.
If you are from Petaling Jaya or Damansara, take the LDP (Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong) towards Kepong.
You will pass by 1 Utama and Mutiara Damansara (on your left).
Drive towards the direction of Genting Highlands / Batu Caves where you will reach a toll plaza and pay RM1.60. Take the ramp towards MRR2.
Go straight all the way.
Once you see the park on your right, make a U-turn as you exit the highway.
You will pass by a petrol station and McDonalds on your left.
Look for the signboard "Taman Metropolitan" before turning left into the park.
You will encounter a signboard "Kawasan Permainan Layang Layang" before the park.
Areal view of the park courtesy of another blogger
PARKING
Parking is free.
The best times to visit the park would be in the mornings or if you must come in the afternoon, from 3.30pm onwards.
Parking space inside the compound is limited if you go any time later and you'll find cars parked by the roadside.
Do bear in mind that not only is it illegal but extremely dangerous since it is located right next to the highway and oncoming cars are driven at high speed.
ENTRANCE FEE
This is the best part ... it's FREE! :)
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