Activity park for toddlers
A TOWNSVILLE shopping centre is appealing to families and young children with the opening of an interactive activity park.
CastleTown Shopping Center will open the first Townsville interactive activity park on November 2.
PlayTown is part of a $ 6 million upgrade to the centre being undertaken by owners McConaghy Properties.
The general manager of retail for McConaghy Properties, Glen McAnulty, said PlayTown would be the ultimate family destination for toddlers and parents to play and learn.
Aiming to nurture the inquisitive nature of youngsters aged under six, he said PlayTown would provide opportunities for children to explore and reimagine the outdoors.
The activity park incorporates a lifelike fig tree, a renowned feature of the Townsville landscape, a road with cars for children to ride, a crocodile- themed book corner, a rock pool filled with thou- sands of colourful balls, and a sensory and soft play area for toddlers who are still finding their feet.
CastleTown has partnered with local street artists Shane Keen and Clint Searston to capture the city’s spirit and incorporate the area’s popular style of street art into the activity park.
“CastleTown has a proud history of more than 30 years in the Townsville community and we’re the only shopping and leisure destination in Townsville providing an inter- active and sensory space for toddlers, parents and carers to enjoy,” Mr McAnulty said.
“We worked hard to incorporate the heart of Townsville within the PlayTown activity park, working with local artists to create a bespoke space that the local community can feel proud of, and genuinely enjoy.”
An official ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on November 2 to mark the opening of the PlayTown activity park followed by a three- day schedule of grand opening celebrations.