Alice Springs Adventure Park: Matt Paterson, Malarndirri McCarthy test swings ahead of open day
As the opening date for a new Red Centre adventure park is announced, two politicians have given the equipment a test ride. Find out more.
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Two “big kids” have personally tested some of the equipment at a new Red Centre adventure park ahead of the grand opening, which is set to be a free event.
Construction has wrapped up on the new Alice Springs Adventure Park, located next to the aquatic centre on Speed St.
Alice Springs Town Council Mayor Matt Paterson invited a special guest for a sneak peek of the park: Federal Minister for Indigenous Australians, Malarndirri McCarthy.
The duo had a blast at the new park, and tried out the new swings.
The park is set to open to the public Saturday November 2.
“The Adventure Park facility truly is incredible, I can’t wait for the community to get to experience it first-hand,” Mr Paterson said.
“This council has made improving liveability in Alice Springs our top priority, and the Adventure Park is such a big investment toward that.
“It has something for kids of all ages, even us big kids,” he said.
Costing $1.2 million to build, a majority of funding came from the Local Roads and Community Infrastructure Program, with the Territory and federal governments also chipping in.
The council will host a free barbecue as well as family activities on the free open day.
Entry fees to the park will be $15 for adults as part of the aquatic centre entry fees.
Mini golf pricing is an extra $10 on top of entry.
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Originally published as Alice Springs Adventure Park: Matt Paterson, Malarndirri McCarthy test swings ahead of open day
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