Released 23/04/2018
Henry Rolland Park at West Basin will be open to the public from Saturday (28 April) and the City Renewal Authority is throwing a party to celebrate.
The opening day event will run from 10am to 4pm and feature free live music, fitness classes, games and children’s activities that take advantage of the new park’s high-quality facilities.
Food and drink vendors will be onsite with Lions BBQ, Capital Woodfire Pizza, Boss Burgers, coffee from Shot Clock and brownie sandwiches from Hungry Brown Cows. The Pop-Inn will also drop-in from noon and will operate until 6pm.
Several local businesses that make use of Lake Burley Griffin will also be operating from the park for the day. Go Boats will run short trips around West Basin for a gold coin donation and Canberra Urban Adventures will run their kayak and bike hire services from the park.
City Renewal Authority chief executive Malcolm Snow said the opening day event would be the first opportunity for the community to experience the city centre’s newest park.
“Henry Rolland Park is a wonderfully located place for people to get together and enjoy one of Canberra’s best views,” Mr Snow said.
“The park has barbecue and picnic facilities, world-class outdoor fitness equipment, lawn areas to play or even just sit and relax. The park is also connected to a brand new 150m boardwalk that has two timber jetties and a wet dock for canoe and kayak access.
“We invite all Canberrans to come down to the park on opening day to enjoy live music, take part in fun activities and see what the park has to offer.
“This is the first stage of the redevelopment of West Basin and everyone who comes to the park will be able to see its amazing transformation from car park to high-quality public space that will be a premium recreational destination for years to come.”
Henry Rolland Park opening day
When: 10am-4pm, Saturday 28 April 2018
Where: Henry Rolland Park, Barrine Drive, West Basin
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