22/09/2025
🌿 Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden – A Nature Wonderland for Young Explorers
Nestled within the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is the first garden in Asia dedicated entirely to children. Designed for kids aged 14 and below, this vibrant oasis blends play, education, and nature into one immersive experience.
🌱 Highlights of the Garden
-Nature-Learning Environment: Themed around “Life on Earth Depends on Plants”, the garden encourages children to explore the ecology of plants and environmental processes through hands-on discovery.
-Waterplay Zone: Recently expanded to 500 square meters, this splashy area features mist zones, wading pools, umbrella fountains, and jets of varying spray heights. It’s a playful way to learn about the water cycle and plant transpiration.
-Adventure Trails: Kids can become an Adventurer, Gardener, or Naturalist for the day by following curated trails that lead through orchards, farms, and forested areas with streams and ponds.
-Treehouses & Suspension Bridge: Perfect for imaginative play, these structures offer elevated views and a sense of exploration.
-Educational Stations: From gardening tips to stream ecology, children can engage with nature in a meaningful and interactive way.
đź•’ Practical Info
Opening Hours: 8:00am – 7:00pm (last admission at 6:30pm); closed on Mondays unless it’s a public holiday.
Location: 1H Cluny Road, Singapore 259604.
Admission: Free. Adults must be ACCOMPANIED by a child to enter.
Accessibility: Wheelchair-friendly paths and facilities.
Whether your child is a budding botanist or just loves to climb and splash, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden offers a safe, enriching escape into the natural world. It’s not just a park—it’s a launchpad for curiosity and wonder.
ENJOY....
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