A NEWLY-created parkland will open to the public on Saturday.
The outdoor facility created out of the wasteland of the former Murton Colliery marks the next phase of the Dalton Park retail outlet complex.
A mystery guest mascot named Dalton will welcome visitors to the opening.
The festivities will begin at midday at the Skygate entrance to the parkland when Dalton will appear at the top of the hill, come down the stairs and cut the official opening ribbon.
At 2pm Dalton will meet and greet shoppers in the mall outside a sports shop, providing an opportunity for family photos.
The creation of the 55-acre parkland will give visitors the chance to wander around a series of wildlife habitat zones and wetland areas.
It has an adventure trail featuring terraced mounds, boardwalks and bridges, wetland and meadows.
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