Some lucky youngsters were given a sneak-peak of the highly-anticipated dinosaur-themed park in Truganina this week.
Children and families living in the Stockland Grandview estate were invited to road-test the park on Monday, before it opens to the general public next year.
The Grandview Dinosaur Park, one of the largest residential prehistoric-themed parks in the state, was inspired by the history of the site and the nearby Mt Atkinson Conservation Reserve being a dormant volcano.
The new communal space spans across one hectare of land at Altezze Drive, between Healey Drive and Bratan Way.
Construction for the $1.5 million Grandview Dinosaur Park started last year.
The park features a custom-made dinosaur head sculpture which measures 3.2 metres in length; a multi-storey play tower with dual-level slide arms landing on pads framed with claws, a climbable sculptural tail, dinosaur eggs with baby dinosaurs popping out, a flying fox, swings, a matrix climber and seesaws.
The park also features several open spaces for families including a 50 by 50-metre open grass kick-about area for picnicking and exercising, and a large picnic shelter area with barbecue facilities and a drinking fountain.
Stockland project director Ed Krushka said: “The Dinosaur Park has been in construction for over a year and we are very excited for Grandview residents to experience the new space as we head into peak summer.
“As our community grows, it’s encouraging to be able to offer residents in the area access to one of the largest prehistoric residential themed parks in Victoria – providing a safe and fun place for all families to enjoy.”
