Children and families can interact with virtual unicorns, kittens, dinosaurs, robots and fairies at the Smithfield Library Lawn, Goomboora Park and Ravizza Park, which are transformed into a virtual digital fantasyland through the use of geospatial augmented reality.
Mayor Bob Manning said Council was trailing the new technology to encourage children to get out and enjoy the great outdoors.
"This time of the year the weather is perfect for children to be outside, yet so often parents face the battle of getting the kids out of the house – all they want to do is spend the day lying on the couch playing computer games," Cr Manning said.
"Magical Park brings the fun of computer games outside.
"It is about creating a healthy relationship with technology by using the screen to get kids outside and moving around in a fun and engaging setting.
"An added bonus is the games are both fun and educational.
"While exploring the virtual worlds, children will learn about Australian wildlife, the environment and the importance of recycling and animal management.
The mobile app is free to download from your mobile device app store.
There is no sign-up or subscription to access the eight virtual games.
Magical Park is available to play in three locations in the Cairns Region and gamers must be at the location to play.
Locations:
- Smithfield Library Lawn, Leisure Drive Smithfield
- Goomboora Park, Shale Street Brinsmead
Ravizza Park, Ravizza Drive Edmonton
