Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

EXTRA-ORDINARY DAY ~ NEW YEAR 2012

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is Asia's first children's garden. Dedicated to all children of Singapore, it is designed to provide unique discovery and learning experiences in a garden setting. Through play and exploration, the Children's Garden will cultivate an appreciation for plants, nature and the environment among the young. ~www.sbg.org.sg

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

After spending Christmas Day at the Skypark at Marina Bay Sands,  I ran out of ideas where to bring the kids so I searched places to go with kids in google and voilà i was reminded about Jacob Ballas Children's Garden that we have not explored yet with Kyla. We end up spending the first day of 2012 there. I love spur of the moment thingy coz whenever we plan in advance to go somewhere, it doesn't materialize.

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

We were greeted by this colourful butterfly structure upon alighting from the cab.

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

This is what you see at the entrance. Look closely (click photo to enlarge) at the sculpture and you will find countless children playing.

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Visitor's information counter is still filled with Christmas stuff. Those blue thing hanging on the ceiling are made from recycled drinking straw. Aren't they beautiful?

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Few steps away from the entrace is the water play area. My 9y/o girl said no when i asked her if she wants to get wet and have fun (i brought extra clothes for her). Surprisingly, she said no to my dismay. Dalaginding na talaga ang baby girl ko, why did she grow too fast?

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Just glad she had fun at the Photosynthesis learning area and

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

at the hanging bridge

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

that led us to the manmade waterfall and

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

the creek.

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Kyla had the most fun at the tree house regardless the tube slides were closed for upgrading.

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Gotcha! Can you find mommy and baby Gian? Hehehe!

It was very refreshing to start 2012 spending time with nature and the kids. Though Gian is only 5 months old, he's beginning to be a very keen observant in his surroundings. We all had a great time! :)

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

For those who are keen to visit the place, please click the photo above to enlarge.

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Bytheway, there's a Kidz Cafe opposite the information counter hence you need not worry about bringing food.