#1: Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
This is probably one the most wholesome outings Singapore has to offer for little ones.
Go on... take the MRT: The new Botanical Gardens MRT station opened late last year. My daughter LOVES public transport much more than her parents but we make the effort for her every now and then, dust off the ezlink card and jump a ride.
Grab a Coffee first: Directly cross the road from the station is Cluny Court with it's old world charm. There you will find Da Paolo Gastronomia and a second small cafe on the ground floor, also Simply Bread and Relish (great burgers) upstairs. If your kids are accommodating you might consider taking a squiz at the beautiful children's clothing at Elly Loves and lovely kids "stuff" at The Children's Showcase (formally of Loewen Gardens)
Enter the Gardens and Behold: its a 5 or 10 minute walk back across the road and through the botanical gardens to the Jacob Ballas Children's garden.. feed the ducks on the way!
The best thing is it's free!
As per the Botanical Gardens website... "The Jacob Ballas Children's Garden at the Bukit Timah Core of the Singapore Botanic Gardens is a specialized garden dedicated to children. Through play and exploration, children will learn about the importance of plants and conservation. Experiences in the garden will stimulate a sense of wonder for the plant world and provide happy memories for our child visitors. This is the first garden of its kind in Asia."
tackle the wobbly footbridge and finish up at the water park... don't forget to bring your togs!
We LOVE the Jacob Ballas Children's garden but here are a couple of things to note....
- Not open on Mondays
- Kiosk is great for kids but don't go expecting world class coffee
- Is Singapore, Is HOT!
- Parking can be difficult on weekends - arrive early!
... have fun!
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