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Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden : A Positive Change

17 November 20096 Comments

One of the things I like about Singapore is that it tries to keep on improving its attractions’ facilities, especially when it has received constructive inputs worth considering from the public.

Like when the kids and I went to Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden some time ago, we noticed how they’ve changed the ‘fountains’ at its water-play area.


[It’s A-maze-ing Play area]

There used to be metal water-pumps, which may prove to be rather dangerous for tiny little fingers. And they’ve all been replaced now with much safer ones.

I spotted a new play equipment at the sand-play area, and I saw quite a few people doing some construction works at a cordoned off area too. A new feature to be added, I guess.

Anyway.

I just thought it’s great to see how the management is open-minded about the need to change some things, to make things better than before.

And I believe the same philosophy applies to us and the way we live our lives as well.

Here’re a few more photos of the features at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden. Just in case you’re thinking of visiting it for the first time!

Admission is free and it’s a great place for the whole family!


[Suspension Bridge]


[Tree house]


[Nice big tree to climb on, by the side of the sand-play area]

[Photos]
If you notice some ‘blurriness’ at the sides of all photos, it’s due to my Canon Ixus’ broken lens *smile*

6 Comments »

  • Leonny says:

    Chitra:

    Hi there (so sorry for the late reply … am responding to as many emails and comments as possible right now, as you tell:)

    As we’re not early risers, we usually go there after lunch time, and it does get rather warm. If you’re morning people, I say you should go early in the morning, or late in the afternoon.

    You may want to apply insect repellents, btw.

    Anya’s hat was given by my sis. It’s Osh Kosh, not sure where she got it from (I assume she got it from Melbourne as she lives there).

    Thanks Chitra for writing in!

  • Leonny says:

    Ling:

    Thanks!

    (you know I think my Ixus is getting ‘more broken’ each day haha … gotta put the subject riggght in the middle, otherwise it’ll be ‘blur’ ๐Ÿ™‚

    As for colour-enhancing tips, frankly it’s hard for me to explain in writing as the process is not straight forward. Hmmm perhaps one day, I’ll share some simple steps ya … ๐Ÿ™‚

  • Leonny says:

    Rachel:

    Thanks ๐Ÿ™‚

    Yes, the weather gets rather unpredictable ya …

    So did you manage to go there ? ๐Ÿ™‚

  • chitra says:

    Thanks for posting this,i have been waiting for long to take my child there. now after seeing your pics cant wait to go there. but for the past few days its pouring like anything and the PUB has predicted heavy rain and flood in some parts of singapore next week.

    Anyways since you have been there , could you share with us what time would be best to go there? in the noon or eve?

    Hey Anya’s hat looks very beautiful. i want to buy one for my daughter. is this one from your online shop? if not could you pls tell me where you bought that from.

    Thanks and have a great day!

  • Ling says:

    Ur photos stil look great ah despite camera being broken. I find the colors of ur photos always look very rich! Blue is very blue n green is very green. Any tips? Can share some tips on photo post processing?

  • Rachel says:

    As usual, your photos are so attracting!

    We did bring our kiddo twice to the garden BUT it always rain!! the most we reached the entrance and that’s all haha. I must try harder, will make it a point to head over there this weekend!

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