Woodlands Estate Playground

We want to know what you think about our concept plan for Woodlands Estate Playground in Woodend.

Update: April 2024

Construction will begin on Monday 15 April 2024. 

Background

Woodlands Estate Playground is located in Woodlands Estate, a new subdivision in Woodend, which will be home to over 180 homes when completed. The development backs onto the Pegasus golf club and is within close distance to the beach and other reserves. Waimakariri District Council has an agreement with the developer for a new playground which is proposed for the Council reserve towards the end of Parsonage Road to increase the recreational value for residents and surrounding community. The Playground and surrounding space will be for children to learn, play and connect, as well as provide a fun community space for people of all ages.

The design of the reserve needs to ensure that children of many different ages and abilities can use and enjoy the space.

What are we proposing?

The draft concept plan for the reserve includes a playground and has a focus on play for all ages. The following play opportunities are proposed in the concept plan - play space:

• Witches Tower, including; 2x slides, stairs, climbing net and tower
• Mushroom seats for Imaginative play
• 4 bay Timber Swing Set, including; 1x baby Seat, 1x toddler seat, 2x standard swings
• Mini ‘learn to ride’ loop track with road markings and signs
• Open lawn area
• Table tennis table for youth

The concept plan for the reserve also features non-play items such as, an accessible toilet, water fountain, informal seating, picnic tables, pathways, and tree and shrub plantings.

What do you think?

We welcome your feedback on the reserve and playground to make sure we’re on the right track before the concept plan is finalised.

Click on the survey below and let us know your thoughts before 27th October 2022.

Next steps

Once feedback closes staff will collate and summarise the feedback within a report for the Woodend Sefton Community Board that will be considered at their December meeting. The Board will determine at that time whether to support the reserve.

If this concept plan is approved by the Community Board, we will be aiming to have the playground built during 2023 for families to enjoy.