Waterplay at Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden reopens, bigger and better
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SINGAPORE – Children can enjoy a bigger play area and improved amenities at the newly renovated Waterplay, which reopened at the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden on Feb 25.
Located in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, Waterplay closed in early 2019 and construction works began in November 2023.
At about 500 sq m now, it is more than three times its previous size, the National Parks Board said in a press statement.
The space allows children to explore the water cycle, with its interactive elements such as mist zones, wading pools and water jets helping to bring the process to life.
Features such as umbrella fountains and a splash bucket simulate rain, while a splash zone with small hills and mounds demonstrates how water flows from higher to lower elevations.
The Waterplay’s umbrella fountains create a gentle rainfall, with children able to create a spiralling effect by turning the blue handles to spray water in different directions.
ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
Children can also see how water moves through the environment, using interactive signs that guide them through each stage of the water cycle with lights and sounds.
The refreshed space includes a display that allows children to explore how water moves through the environment.
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An upgraded drainage system will help ensure the area is kept dry and safe for visitors. New changing areas, wash zones and additional seating have also been added.
Waterplay is suitable for children aged between two and 12, who must be supervised by an accompanying adult at all times. Admission is free.
Under the Waterplay’s rainbow arch, children can dash through the mist and experience a simulation of rainfall.
ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
