Jael went to 3 places for his field trip one being the MMDA Childrens Road Safety Park. MMDA created the park which features bike lanes, road signs, a footbridge, sidewalks with curbs, a drainage system, waiting shed, hospital, fast food carts, a comfort room and a gas station. Patterned after Singapore’s Road Safety Park, the area is 4,600 sq. m. Traffic rules and road safety can be taught in this controlled environment.
In the Philippines it’s all the more important that kids learn this because it can literally be a hazard to your health crossing the streets. Though there are pedestrian lanes some people still cross where they want. Also, footbridges are provided but people still choose to cross the street which leads to accidents.
The purpose of the park is to teach road safety and the potential dangers on the road. They are also taught the importance of observing traffic rules and regulations. Children learned about road signs and what they mean. They were also taught a cool Twinkle Twinkle Traffic Light song.
After the lesson the kids got to tour the park but they had to follow the rules and regulations. Here’s Jael on a miniature foot bridge.
The MMDA Children’s Road Safety Park is located at Adriatico Street cor. Quirino Avenue, Manila City. For bookings, reservations and other inquiries: Tel. no.: (02) 882-0927; Fax no.: (02) 882-2637; Metrocall: 136
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This is such a great way for kids to learn about road safety. I bet they all really enjoyed it.
They did! 😀
Great event that was organised. It would have been fun and educative at the same time. Being a good mom is a task but you seem to be be managing just fine 🙂
Thanks Laveena! I hope I am! 🙂
Road safety is so important. I hope that the kids have learn a lot. X
The most important part of the growth of a child is learning safety measures. Thanks for sharing!
Japan always had these road safety seminars or activities for kids. I’m glad to hear that our country’s MMDA has finally held one as well. This will be very useful for the kids, not just for their safety but also for them to know the street rules. 🙂
I first learned about this from my friend Mariel. Your post reminded me of my plan to bring our kids there. Do they have fees? I hope they have guided tours even for families.
Hi Teresa, Our visit was part of a field trip but you can inquire with the numbers I provided below. 🙂
I had no idea there is a place for kids to learn road signs and safety and one under MMDA! WOW! I am impressed. Anytime government agencies are doing something great, we are surprised, aren’t we? It’s a great activity and one that is surely educational for your child. Great learning experience.
This is an impressive park. We need more
Of this to teach the new generation on how to be safe on the road and how important the road signs, pedestrian and overpass. Very informative field trip.