Located in the Western region of Singapore, Choa Chu Kang, or more affectionately known as CCK, is an HDB town popular with families. The town traces its kampung roots all the way back to early Teochew settlers and the gambier and pepper plantations that flourished in the area.
Today, Choa Chu Kang is a large bustling town that comprises of five neighbourhoods or 'divisions' known as such as Brickland, CCK, Keat Hong, Limbang and Yew Tee. Modern-day residents enjoy a wealth of facilities and services from retail shops and parks to a community centre, playgrounds and library.
Here are some reasons why CCK is a community town beloved by families living there:
Learn, Eat, Shop & Play at Lot One Shopping Mall
Choa Chu Kang Public Library. Image source: National Library Board
Probably CCK’s most prominent landmark, Lot One is a sprawling heartland mall that is home to a newly revamped nature-themed Choa Chu Kang Public Library with an indoor garden. Families with little ones can join its free storytelling and reading programmes , while older kids can sign up for coding workshops or play tabletop games with friends and family.
There is lots to do at the mall besides retail therapy. Besides enjoying its plethora of food options, families can catch a movie at the cinema together, or duke it out at the video games arcade. Don’t forget to check out the outdoor rooftop playground with climbing structures for the kids to work off excess energy!
Live an Active Lifestyle with SAFRA CCK
Image source: DP Architects
CCK is home to a spanking new SAFRA located right in the midst of Choa Chu Kang Park. Families who love an active lifestyle will be thrilled with its range of sporting and recreational facilities, from a sheltered swimming pool and futsal court to a ‘sky running track’. Designed by renowned Singapore architecture firm DP Architects, SAFRA CCK is a space thoughtfully crafted with families in mind, with big open spaces and a multitude of affordable dining options set in a lush, laid-back and nature-filled environment.
Little ones will be delighted by Bouncetopia by Kiztopia - a sports-themed indoor inflatable park that comes with obstacle courses, slides, ball pits and vertical climb wall, while parents with older kids do not have to go far for enrichment activities such as Taekwondo and Brazilian Jiu- Jitsu self-defence classes or dance programmes all in one space!
Support for Families at Different Life Stages
Image source: Fei Yue Community Services
Quietly supporting families in CCK is Fei Yue Community Services (FYCS) . Working together with partners such as the Agency for Integrated Care (AIC) and Council for Third Age, FYCS runs a wide range of social services in areas like eldercare, family life education and early childhood intervention programmes.
Newly-weds and young couples looking to give their relationship the best start can opt for marriage preparation and support programmes , while mums and dads with young kids who want to create a home environment conducive to their children’s learning can check out their Purposeful Play programme. Those with older kids can look for parent support services such as the Positive Parenting Programme (Triple P) to give their parenting skills an added boost. For CCK residents keen to meet other fellow parents, there’s the CCK Parents’ Group Meet-up.
The older gen are not left out! Fei Yue's parenting and family services also include the grandparents and older residents. Seniors who are keen to pick up new skills or just connect with the younger gen can check out Fei Yue’s Family Central services for short courses or intergenerational learning opportunities.
Those who are keen to get to know and interact with other fellow parents living in the area can join the Choa Chu Kang Parent Telegram Group through the QR code and link here. So for mums and dads living in Choa Chu Kang town, come onboard and join our community!