Revamping Kotuku Park playground

Consultation has concluded

In October the community voted on two designs for Kotuku park playground. During this stage we heard feedback that the equipment choices weren’t quite right, so we met with locals to fine-tune the designs and we ran a second round of voting. You can read more on the first voting stages at Round 1 information.

Votes closed on 21 December 2020 and showed that option 2 is the favoured design.

Option 2 includes a full swing set (two for toddlers, two for older kids), a pod swing, module with climbing net and slide, cube climbing nets and rock-climbing wall, slatted barrel for exploring, see-saw and wooden boat, alongside natural seating and planting.

Installation will be completed by June 2021 and we will update the community on our Facebook page when construction is beginning, but reassured it will be after the January school holidays.

Option 1

Includes:

full swing set (two for toddlers, two for older kids)
pod swing
caterpillar and double wave slide
climbing/ spinning module
standing gyroscope
slatted barrel for exploring, and
springy aeroplane and wooden plane for imaginative play.

Option 2

Includes:

full swing set (two for toddlers, two for older kids)
pod swing
module with climbing net and slide
cube climbing nets and rock wall
slatted barrel for exploring
see-saw, and
wooden boat for imaginative play.

Votes closed on 21 December 2020 and showed that option 2 is the favoured design.

Installation will be completed by June 2021 and we will update the community on our Facebook page when construction is beginning, but reassured it will be after the January school holidays.

Option 1

Includes:

full swing set (two for toddlers, two for older kids)
pod swing
caterpillar and double wave slide
climbing/ spinning module
standing gyroscope
slatted barrel for exploring, and
springy aeroplane and wooden plane for imaginative play.

Option 2

Includes:

full swing set (two for toddlers, two for older kids)
pod swing
module with climbing net and slide
cube climbing nets and rock wall
slatted barrel for exploring
see-saw, and
wooden boat for imaginative play.

Consultation has concluded

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CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.
Two designs were voted on during November 2020. The choices were:
Option 1
Includes:

Caterpillar and double wave slide

Climbing/spinning module, pod swing

Standing gyroscope, toddler swings

Springy aeroplane and wooden plane for imaginative play.

Note: click on images to see them at full size
Option 2
Includes:

Module with climbing net and slide

Cube climbing nets and rock wall

Slatted barrel for exploring

Seesaw

Wooden boat for imaginative play.

Note: click on images to see them at full size
Previous consultation with the community
In July 2020 you told us what you’d like to see at your park. We heard the following from a good selection of the community:

this playground is popular, and has equipment that suits all ages

the park as a whole is popular with its natural environment, play, dog-walking and socialising opportunities

it feels like a safe area for children to come and play, either by themselves or as part of a bigger group

some people like the pirate wheel and some don’t; a moving wheel would be good

the rocks around the periphery are enjoyed by kids as they allow natural play and seating for adults

the equipment needs to not squeak or make noise over and above children having fun

picnic tables and more seating are needed, to connect the wider green space and the playground

graduated equipment that has a focus on climbing and upper body skills are also needed

there were varying views on what colour equipment should be, natural versus colourful, or something in between

potentially more signage is required regarding dogs and no motorised recreation

swings and a spinning component are important

there is an opportunity to look at adding a bigger slide.
Two designs were voted on during November 2020. The choices were:
Option 1
Includes:

Caterpillar and double wave slide

Climbing/spinning module, pod swing

Standing gyroscope, toddler swings

Springy aeroplane and wooden plane for imaginative play.

Note: click on images to see them at full size
Option 2
Includes:

Module with climbing net and slide

Cube climbing nets and rock wall

Slatted barrel for exploring

Seesaw

Wooden boat for imaginative play.

Note: click on images to see them at full size
Previous consultation with the community
In July 2020 you told us what you’d like to see at your park. We heard the following from a good selection of the community:

this playground is popular, and has equipment that suits all ages

the park as a whole is popular with its natural environment, play, dog-walking and socialising opportunities

it feels like a safe area for children to come and play, either by themselves or as part of a bigger group

some people like the pirate wheel and some don’t; a moving wheel would be good

the rocks around the periphery are enjoyed by kids as they allow natural play and seating for adults

the equipment needs to not squeak or make noise over and above children having fun

picnic tables and more seating are needed, to connect the wider green space and the playground

graduated equipment that has a focus on climbing and upper body skills are also needed

there were varying views on what colour equipment should be, natural versus colourful, or something in between

potentially more signage is required regarding dogs and no motorised recreation

swings and a spinning component are important

there is an opportunity to look at adding a bigger slide.
Consultation has concluded
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