The Far East Organisation Children's Garden at Gardens by the Bay is a great place for the kids! Here's a look at the water play area and what families may expect!
Update (17 Aug 2022): Updated opening hours.
Location: Far East Organization Children's Garden | 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
Opening Hours: Thu - Sun (9 am - 7 pm), Closed on Mon to Wed (unless PH)
Admission: FREE
Photo Credits: Gardens by the Bay
The Far East Organisation Children's Garden located at the Gardens by the Bay is a combination of 3 play areas featuring different play for kids! The Water Play, Toddler Play and The Treehouse caters to different age groups as well as interest!
Water Play Zone
Once you enter the Children's Garden, you will notice the Water Play Zone, and it is easy to get excited and forget that there is so much more to do here! The Water Play area is a huge open space with water sprouts and buckets, and it is easy to hear screams of joy as kids dart around!
Photo Credits: Gardens by the Bay
The venue plays upbeat tunes over the speaker and the fountains dance with the music, from little trickles to huge splashes of water! And did I mention that the kids are often running around in all directions as they take in all the fun!
The water play area is suited for 6 to 12 year olds, but we have seen the younger ones enjoy themselves as much too!
Fish Fountain
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The Fish Fountain is actually part of the Toddler Play area, but since it is still water play, we will be covering it in this article. The Fish Fountain is basically water play for younger kids!
The advisory states that the Fish Fountain is suited for kids aged 2 to 5 yrs old. So instead of older kids running around, you will find the younger kids splashing and giggling!
If your child is younger and afraid of the huge fountains at the Water Play, you can start at the Fish Fountain and warm them up before moving into the Water Play area. From our experience, it is not very long before they can get comfortable (sometimes too comfortable) with the water!
Amenities
There is a washing area nearby as well as toilets. You will also find ample seating around the play area as well as a sheltered amphitheatre for you and your little ones to take a break between plays. Lockers are also available for you to keep your belongings, if you decide to join in the play!
There's also a café next to the toddler area where you can get your snacks and drinks too! This has started operating too!
Opening Hours
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The playground is open daily on Wednesdays to Sundays at 9 am to 7 pm. Last admission is at 6 pm and the Water Play area closes at 6.30 pm.
The garden is closed on Mondays to Wednesdays unless it is a Public Holiday. During the school holidays (including Youth Day, Teacher's Day, Children's Day and 10 Aug), the garden will operate on Tuesdays to Sundays.
Note that adults are permitted entry only if accompanying a child aged 12 and below.
What To Bring To Far East Organisation Children's Garden
Definitely bring along your sunscreen, swimwear, buckets, pails and anything water play related! You will also need a change of clothes (for yourself and your child), insect repellent and even a mat will be useful too. Don't forget a wet bag for all that wet clothing too!
Fill up your water bottles as there is no water cooler to fill up your water here!
BYKidO's Tip: Waterproof your phone so that you can bring it into the water play to play with your little ones!
How To Get To Far East Organisation Children's Garden
There are a number of ways to get to the Children's Garde, and the easiest may be by the MRT. Drop off Bayfront MRT station and take Exit B. Cross the Dragonfly Bridge and there will be signs to the Children's Garden. Alternatively, you can
If you are driving, you may park at the main carpark at Gardens by the Bay, and follow the signs to the Children's Garden.
Don't forget to also read about the Toddler Play and The Treehouse. For more info, visit the website on Gardens by the Bay.
