Guide To Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden At Singapore Botanic Gardens

Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden at Singapore Botanic Gardens is packed with fun for the kids, with water play, treehouses, sandpits, a flying fox and more!

Who would have thought Singapore Botanic Gardens would have one of our favourite parks and kids’ activities in Singapore? At the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, there are countless ways for children to have fun. Your little ones can cool off at the water playground on hot days and daring kids can scale treehouses or zip down the flying fox. Those who prefer calmer playtimes will enjoy the sandpits or exploring the trails. We also love how there’s a cafe nearby for us to grab a bite when the kids get tired. Read on for our full guide to Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.

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– Things to do at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
– Where to eat near Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
– How to get to Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden
– Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden opening hours

Things to do at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

Free water play

The water play at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is usually packed on weekends for good reason! Not only is it a free way to cool off in Singapore’s heat, but there are zones with mist, wading pools and water jets. The umbrella fountain and splash bucket are also clear favourites. This water playground was also built with an educational element in mind, where kids can learn about environmental processes such as transpiration and rain formation. Don’t worry about washing up afterward—there’s a changing area nearby for your convenience.

Treehouse with slides

On top of classic playground faves like sandpits, there’s a maze and a treehouse the kiddos will love to climb! After your little adventurers successfully climb into the treehouse, they can zoom down the slide into the sandpit.

Treetop canopies and flying fox

There’s also a flying fox (whoop!) and a cool raised canopy walkway protected by netting plus more treehouses.

Wheelchair-friendly trampolines

There’s also a bouncy trampoline for your kids to safely bounce on and it’s wheelchair-friendly! We love that they made it so accessible for kids with diverse needs.

Explore different ecosystems and the edible garden

We love how NParks has woven in different ecosystems, textures (different paths, bridges, bumpy gravel, smooth wood), adventure, fun and art (huge bird sculptures) within the new gardens – plus there is plenty to learn and experience, making this one amazing outdoor classroom for wildschooling! For older kids (10 -14 yrs), there will be guided Nature Rambling Tours to explore the various trails and habitats in the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.

There’s also the ‘farm’, part of the edible garden, which includes a plot with loads of veggies growing, from pumpkins to luffas and winged beans. Your little ones can learn more about our environment and ecosystems. They can even join workshops for some hands-on activities!

Read more: Best Parks In Singapore for Kids

What to eat at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

Small Batch is the latest cafe to open at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. This new cafe is halal-certified and offers DIY brunch boards, in addition to its well-known brunch menu. They also offer adorable kid-sized bowls and small bites in case you and your little one get hungry after a full day of play! Follow them here for updates.

Read more: Must-Try Halal Restaurants & Cafés In Singapore

How to get to Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden

Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is located within the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

By MRT: Simply take the train and stop at either Botanic Garden MRT station Exit A and cut through the Eco Garden. It’s about a 10-minute walk to Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden.

By Car: If you’re coming from Dunearn Road: When you reach the Dunearn-Kheam Hock Road junction, turn right to enter NUS Bukit Timah Campus and turn right into Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden after the car park gantry.

For those coming from Bukit Timah Road: At the Bukit Timah-Kheam Hock Road junction, turn left to enter NUS Bukit Timah Campus. Afterwards, turn right into Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, past the car park gantry.

By Bus: Take buses 48, 66, 67, 151, 153, 154, 156, 170, 171 or 186 then alight at the NUS Bukit Timah Campus bus stop.

Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden opening hours

The Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 8am to 7pm, with last admission at 6.30pm. Note that it is closed on Mondays. Children aged 12 and below must be accompanied by an adult.

Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, Botanic Gardens, 1H Cluny Road, Singapore 259604, www.nparks.gov.sg

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