More than 3000 under 8s, parents and teachers converged on the Rockhampton Botanic Gardens for a day of educational play on Friday...

Organised by CQUniversity's Bachelor of Learning Management Early Childhood students, Romp in the Park encouraged youngsters and the young at heart to take part in a variety of educational activities including arts, craft and construction.

Children enjoyed easel painting during Romp in the Park.From building with cardboard boxes to creating collages and from easel painting to jewellery making, children were flooded with opportunities. There was loads of musical entertainment and the police and fire service treated the children to a peek inside their vehicles.

CQUniversity's Gillian Busch said Romp in the Park was organised by 11 CQUniversity students - an amazing effort for the students.

She said the students had been preparing for the event since the first week of term.

Gallery of artwork..."The event enables our students to work in the community, develop organisational and planning skills and engage in marketing activities."

Bachelor of Learning Management student Anita Reilly said that, as well as the CQUniversity activities, childcare facilities, kindergartens and schools provided activities for the children.

Children were treated with lots of fun activities during Romp in the Park.