A much-loved Logan park has reopened just in time for Christmas after receiving major upgrades.
Mabel Park at Slacks Creek now features a blend of outdoor fun and screen time following a $1.8 million upgrade that saw the installation of a Magneto Cycle.
The Magneto Cycle is a cycling machine connected to a wireless phone charger.
“The more you cycle and exercise, the faster your phone will charge,” said local councillor Mindy Russell.
Other new features in the park are themed to reflect the adjacent creek, including its wildlife and restored habitats for native fish.
These include a custom-designed play tower nestled among natural surroundings, a dry creek bed with misters and a timber footbridge, and a nature play area.
There is now a junior skills bicycle and scooter track featuring mini replica road signs, barbeque areas and new seating, a chessboard table and repainted basketball and volleyball courts.
Cr Russell said the park was close to two schools, meaning it was popular in the afternoons as well as on weekends.
“Authentic play is where children’s minds best develop,” she said.
“Apart from state-of-the-art play-inspiring facilities, the park design includes plenty of seating that faces inwards.
“By providing comfort to supervising adults and carers, children are likely to have more time to lose themselves in this new little world of wonder and the adults are more likely to get involved.”
Locals can head to Mabel Park on Thursday 7 December for a free family fun day to celebrate the upgrade.
The event runs from 2.30pm to 4.30pm.
