Families For Life | Places to Nurture Your Child with Nature

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Every child is born with a natural curiosity about the world. As your child develops, he or she is fueled by a built-in desire to learn about the environment around him or her. As parents, you can start this learning journey through a first-hand experience with nature. Teaching children about the connection between themselves and nature can show them that even everyday actions, from what we consume to how we commute, can have an impact on Earth and its inhabitants. To get started, here are 3 places you can explore with your child to get in touch with Nature.

 

1. Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden @ Singapore Botanic GardensNParks Jacob Ballas Children's Garden Potting Garden

Make the best of your visit to the Singapore Botanic Gardens by taking your kids to the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden — Asia’s first garden dedicated to children. With the theme of “All Life on Earth Depends on Plants”, the garden aims to educate and instil a love for nature in children through multi-sensory learning. Children will get to learn about a range of ecosystems through programmes and activities that will require them to engage their sense of smell and touch, creating an enriching experience. 

 Location

Bukit Timah Core of Singapore Botanic Garden
481 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 259769

Operating Hours 

8.00am - 7.00pm (last admission at 6.30pm)
Closed on Mondays (except when Monday falls on a designated public holiday)

Website 

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

 

2. Children’s Garden @ Gardens by the BayChildren's Garden @ Gardens by the Bay

The Children’s Garden at Gardens by the Bay is Singapore’s largest playground designed for kids up to the age of 12. The attractions include integrated play equipment and water play features spread across 4 main play zones, aimed to increase interaction with nature. The zones — “Adventure Trail”, “Rainforest Treehouses”, “Toddler Play Zone” and “Water Play Areas” are set amid lush greenery, creating a fun-filled environment to interact with nature. Apart from the Children’s Garden, the “Dragonfly and Kingfisher Lakes” support a variety of aquatic life from fish to plants. Children can learn about the various aquatic life forms and their importance in the ecosystem. 

 Location

Far East Organization Children's Garden
Gardens By the Bay
18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953

Operating Hours 

10.00am - 7.00pm (Tuesday to Friday)
9.00am - 9.00pm (Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays)
Closed on Mondays (closed on Tuesday if the preceding Monday is a public holiday)

Website 

Far East Organization Children's Garden

 

3. Chestnut Nature ParkNParks Chestnut Nature Park

The Chestnut Nature Park is Singapore’s first nature park with separate mountain biking and hiking trails. Visitors to the park can expect a host of recreational activities amid a rich abundance of flora. Children can engage in physical activities, such as hiking, while appreciating nature’s beauty. The hiking trails are easy for beginners and are only slightly undulating, suitable for everyone in the family to participate. 

 Location

Chestnut Nature Park
Chestnut Avenue, Singapore 679514

Operating Hours 

7.00am - 7.00pm (daily)

Website 

Chestnut Nature Park