A new timber and rope climbing structure is just one of the features planned for the new
neighbourhood playground at Kings Garden on the corner of Carnation Court and Tulip
Drive.
Community input has helped design the space following engagement in October last year.
The public had their say on what future play equipment they wanted at Kings Garden.
Community services manager Brad Ward said community feedback had helped maximise
the value of play and ensured it was a space that will be well loved and used by tamariki.
From the 56 responses received, the top play features people wanted were sliding,
balancing, climbing and crawling. All of those have been incorporated into the design.
The facility will also include a toddler mound, tipi, timber play and seating, alongside the
existing swing set.
“We will be able to refurbish the current swing set there but unfortunately the 17-year-old
slide will have to be replaced due to its age and condition.”
Equipment has been included to cater to under five-year-olds and ages between six and 10
to reflect the community feedback.
“Neighbourhood playgrounds are equally as valuable as destination playgrounds. They
provide a space for families to play and be active in their own backyard, and allow
communities to come together,” Ward said.
The $345,000 playground was budgeted for in the Council’s 2024/25 Enhanced Annual Plan
which was consulted on with the community.
Construction will start on Monday and is expected to be finished early October.
