Know about the Botanic Gardens play area ? - what would you like to see there?
From WCC
Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā play area renewal
We're renewing the Wellington Botanic Garden ki Paekākā play area, and we'd like to hear your feedback on the draft design.
This exciting play area concept was developed from a Rima survey, where we asked the community how they used the current site, what they loved about the space, and what they would change. We also conducted a workshop with Clifton Terrace Model School in August 2022 to get more detailed feedback from local tamariki. The survey had a great response, with 831 submissions. The main themes we received were asking for a new flying fox, a large tower slide, enjoying the natural setting amongst the plants and trees, and a variety of equipment to suits all ages.
From this information, we have created a concept design with a dual flying fox, a large tower with climbing options to gain entry, with three slides coming from it. We have added sensory play equipment, in addition to popular pieces like a trampoline, monkey bars, carousel, springers and swings. We have chosen a flora theme to tie in with the Garden's location, and the bees which pollinate them.
The second stage of this project is developing māra hūpara 'nature play' with Māori kōrero, using natural materials to create fun activities within the play area. We will be working with mana whenua to further develop these ideas
Watch the renders of the concept plan below, and let us know your thoughts or feedback by:
providing a written submission via this link (you do not need to provide your email address): https://otsc2iqcc45.typeform.com/BG-play-area#survey=xxxxx(External link)
Submissions close 5pm, 20 January 2023.