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Written by Shirley T
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Saturday, 21 January 2012 00:00 |
Fun Things to Do with Kids
If you are wondering where to find fun things to do with kids in Singapore, look no further, head straight to Jacob Ballas Children's Garden! Not too far from Orchard Road on the north lies a children's paradise that is the first children's park in Asia. Dedicated to all the children in Singapore, Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is a great outdoor play area for kids. Getting there is a breeze these days. Driving is certainly the most convenience mode to reach Jacob Ballas Children's Garden from door to door especially you are going with babies or tot-aged kids. Hopping on MRT and alight at Botanic Gardens station (CC 19) is an equally great choice with bigger kids or tween. A short stroll from the Botanic Gardens' gate, passing Eco Lake leads one to a small paved road to Jacob Ballas Children's Garden from behind, thus you may not see the facade right away.

 A great outdoor play area for kids in Singapore, I was amazed with the thoughts and effort placed in to create such a lovely playground. Despite taking a smaller land compares to Singapore Botanic Gardens, Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is compact with dozens of fun stuff for kids to explore. Plants and trees are labeled with green butterfly signs, explaining their roles in our ecosystem and how they help the environment. Aside from the lawns, sandy areas and playgrounds, there is a paved loop circling the gardens, with plenty lines branching to each of learning through play area.


Things to do in Singapore for kids
Located within the tropical belt, the garden practically offers a long list of summer activities for kids. Water play area awaits right after the turnstile. Getting wet, sprinkling under the sun, guess not many kids will let go of this! Swings and slides are right behind. Little maze to hide is not too far away. Ready and let's disappear into the amazing play. A feast of plants grouped under sensory, dye, potting and more come up next on the trail. One of highlights at Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is Tree House! A big tree with dangling roots and stacked wooden planks made this fabulous tree house. Little staircases allow the kids to reach the top and to get down, just slide on the tube.

 Floating platform and the pond area are the spots kids get wild. Jumping on the floaties, wading water and splashing, what else could they ask for? Of course, more time to be spent here! After getting wet, it is always time to hide from mommy. The echo in the little cave begins when the kids start to wonder how their senses work in the dark. With a torch along, it is even more fun. Further up from the cave, suspension bridge awaits. This is something kids always look forward to experience. Despite only a few yards long, it is sufficient to get the tykes excited stepping on the hanging planks, trying to balance!
 Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is stroller friendly with some huts and benches to unwind. They also have drinking water fountain and rest rooms within the garden's premise but food is only allowed outside at Kidz Cafe. Always good to grab a Kindle or a smart phone along in case your kids ditch you despite the fact there are endless of fun things to do with kids in this garden. Or simply spoil your eyes, admiring the nature and the games that certainly put smiles on your face and bring back lots of your childhood memories!
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