Jacob Ballas Children's Garden

Jacob Ballas Children's Garden is Asia's first garden dedicated to children, located within the Bukit Timah Core of the Singapore Botanic Gardens in Tanglin. Opened in 2007 and extended in 2017, it offers interactive nature-themed play and education across 4 hectares. Notable for its farm, orchard, forest, stream and water play areas, it encourages children to explore ecology and plant life through hands-on discovery.

Visitors can expect a fenced, dedicated children's garden within the Singapore Botanic Gardens featuring themed zones including a Farm, Orchard, Forest with treehouses and suspension bridge, Stream and Water Play area, Cave, and Maze. The setting is landscaped with tropical plants, shaded pavilions, and paved paths connecting play structures, educational displays, and small streams. Children can engage in water play, climbing, and nature exploration while adults supervise from sheltered seating areas.

Opened on 1 October 2007 and named after philanthropist Jacob Ballas (1921-2000) whose donation made the garden possible. It was the first garden in Asia dedicated to children. An extension of 1.8 hectares opened in 2017, expanding the garden to 4 hectares with new water play and nature play features.

Serves as an educational and recreational garden promoting nature appreciation, environmental awareness and outdoor learning for children and families within the Singapore Botanic Gardens.