Child-Friendly: Play Area Recommendations in Jakarta
Smartcitizens, do you know when National Children’s Day is? This celebration is based on the law of Undang-undang No. 4 Tahun 1979 tentang Kesejahteraan Anak. This law was enacted on 23 July 1979. Therefore, National Children’s Day is celebrated on the same date every year, 23 July. Children are the future generation, so we need to support their growth and development.
In Jakarta, there are various public facilities and play areas for children, such as RPTRA/Ruang Publik Terpadu Ramah Anak (child-friendly integrated public spaces) and libraries. If you plan to visit, check out these recommendations!
RPTRA Vlaboean Klender, Jakarta Timur
Got useful aspirations for Jakarta? We can all voice them! RPTRA Vlaboean Klender is one such realization of Jakarta residents’ aspirations. Located in Jakarta Timur (East Jakarta), its construction started from the annual Musrenbang agenda. This space provides a venue for various activities, allowing children to play, exercise, and even read in the library. Educational activities such as socialization and workshops can also be held here. If you are a Klender resident, let’s support this RPTRA!
RPTRA Vlaboean Klender. Source: Jakarta Smart City
Taman Literasi Martha Christina Tiahahu, Jakarta Selatan
Often visit Blok M, Jakarta Selatan (South Jakarta)? This area has many interesting places, one of which is Taman Literasi Martha Christina Tiahahu. Visitors can enjoy the shade of the trees while children play in the children’s plaza. Parents can supervise while relaxing on a picnic mat. There is also a reading room equipped with children's books. Remember to maintain silence inside, OK?
Plaza anak di Taman Literasi Martha Christina Tiahahu. Source: Jakarta Smart City
RPTRA Sunter Jaya, Jakarta Utara
RPTRA is a perfect place for children. They enjoy using the play equipment and parents don’t need to worry about their safety. At RPTRA Sunter Muara, Jakarta Utara (North Jakarta), visitors can play and even exercise. The library is also utilized for gaining knowledge. Spend your leisure time here!
RPTRA Sunter Jaya. Sumber: Berita Jakarta
Perpustakaan Jakarta, Jakarta Pusat
TIM (Taman Ismail Marzuki) is an arts center in Jakarta Pusat (Central Jakarta). Perpustakaan Jakarta (Jakarta Library) is one of its facilities. It has several floors with collections of books in Indonesian and English. There is a children’s playroom on the fourth floor, complete with toys and children’s books. Pefect, isn’t it?
Children's playroom at Perpustakaan Jakarta. Source: Jakarta Smart City
Taman Cattleya, Jakarta Barat
Easy access to reading is important. Agree? In Jakarta, there are Bookhive bookshelves that allow readers to borrow books responsibly. Taman Cattleya in Jakarta Barat (West Jakarta) has this facility. So, besides using the children's play area, visitors can also read books. Enjoy!
Bookhive at Taman Cattleya. Source: Bookhive
Tebet Eco Park, Jakarta Selatan
Have you ever been to Tebet Eco Park? If not, let’s get to know it. Located in Tebet, Jakarta Selatan (South Jakarta), Tebet Eco Park has several zones. Visitors can go to the Southern Zone to play at the Children’s Playground. There are play facilities to use, helping to train children’s motor and sensory skills. The play area is designed to blend with nature, allowing visitors to explore freely. Come visit! Check out how here.
Tebet Eco Park. Source: Jakarta Smart City
Find Your Favorite Place Using JAKI
Need more recommendations? Don’t worry! If you download JAKI, you can find various places that might become your favorite. How? Follow the steps below!
After clicking on one of the public facilities, JAKI will show the nearest location to you. You don't need to worry about how to get there. Below, there is a Transportasi (transportation) category. You can choose options like Bus Stop (Metrotrans and Mikrotrans stop), TJ Stop (Transjakarta stop), MRT station, or LRT station. The nearest stop or station from your location will be shown. Choose a route to your destination!
Maps feature. Source: JAKI
Public facilities like RPTRA and libraries are important for children’s development. By maintaining these facilities, we contribute to a better environment. Let’s take care and support them together! May Jakarta always be full of facilities that support the education and development of the next generation. Need more information about facilities or play areas for children? Follow @jsclab!
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