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Dads take over KidsTown for fun and play on Father’s Day

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Into the swing: (from left) Dad Calvin, Felix, 3, and Emma, 6, Shum enjoy the fun of Father’s Day at KidsTown. Photo by Rechelle Zammit

It might be called KidsTown, but on Sunday, September 4, it was the dads, granddads, great-granddads and father figures who were unofficial mayors for their special day — Father’s Day.

The adventure playground between Shepparton and Mooroopna brought out the giant games for big role models, the volleyball net was up for the sporty types and the Dig in Cafe opened early for those not their best before breakfast.

Children and dads squeezed onto the miniature train with dads enjoying a free ride.

News photographer Rechelle Zammit captured the fun.

Digging it: Oscar Rodriguez and Rafael Rodriguez-Saenz, 3, in the sand pit. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
All aboard: Miniature train driver Keegan Hawking gives (from left) Indi, 5, Lacie, 7, Nixon, 4, and dad Daniel Thorp a lift to Father’s Day fun. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
On track: Matilda Quick, 22 months, issues the signals for the miniature train and her dad Owen and grandfather Greg Furness. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
All smiles: Joseph Wong and daughter Hayley, 4, enjoy the playgrounds at KidsTown. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Three’s company: Levi, 2, dad Kane and Kaiden McIntyre, 4, enjoy the sun and fun on Father’s Day at KidsTown. Photo by Rechelle Zammit
Break out: Rachel Fulton with Maia Elliott, 1, William Buckley and Miles Buckley (right) taking a break from all the fun at KidsTown Father’s Day celebrations. Photo by Rechelle Zammit