Councillor Michael Law-Riding, executive member for leisure and culture and play champion for the borough cut the ceremonial ribbon for the lottery funded play area.
The £77,000 project was designed by Groundwork Pennine Lancashire and coordinated by the Council.
The play area features unique Wild life sculptures, a giant wooden xylophone, a Billy Goats Gruff themed bridge and other challenging and exciting play equipment pieces.
There is also a picnic and storytelling area all in a woodland setting.
Councillor Law-Riding said: "This is a fantastic new play space in a scenic and peaceful spot.
"Not only is this another great resource for youngsters in the borough but an added reason to visit Witton Park, one of the jewels in the borough's crown."
The day also saw the young and the young at heart come together to celebrate nation Playday.
This is the third year the borough has celebrated National Playday and this year's theme is Alice in Wonderland and making time for children.
Blackburn with Darwen hosted two events. One at Witton Park and the other at the Borough Road field in Darwen opposite Bold Venture Park.
There was plenty of free activities on offer including a climbing wall, arts and crafts, sports, a DJ workshop, face painting, an obstacle course and a tug of war.
Visitors to Witton Park also had the chance to have their say in the consultation for the new half a million Adventure Play Park being developed at the park as part of the Play Pathfinder project.
The play facilities will be thanks to a share of the £2.5 million investment in play across Blackburn with Darwen, from the Government’s Play Pathfinder programme.
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