Tell us how you want to play, your way
We’re planning a new urban play space at Boyes Park in the central city and want to know what you’d like to see included.
Rather than a large destination playground which tends to attract visitors from outside the area, this will be a medium-sized neighbourhood play space mainly used by people living and spending time in the central city around Boyes Park – which is why hearing your thoughts is so important. This is a part of our Hamilton West Town Belt masterplan.
What type of play elements or experiences would you like to see here? This is your opportunity to have your say to help shape the design of the play space, which will be an exciting new feature within Boyes Park alongside the existing Dame Hilda Ross Memorial and Centennial fountains.
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What's the word on the street?
Read other's ideas below, and upvote the ones you agree with
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12 August, 2025
Te Rāu says:
Couldn’t think of a worse location for a children’s playground. It’s surrounded by 3 busy roads. Please reconsider your choices HCC.
12 August, 2025
Cliff Threadgold says:
A beauty fountain with the peaceful sound of moving water that people can relax to
12 August, 2025
Andy says:
Any plans in there to fix the foundations? These look a bit neglected. Hopefully this playground doesn’t go this way too.
11 August, 2025
Robyn says:
It should have things strong enough for nostalgic young adults to briefly play on when walking home after a night out (seriously!)
11 August, 2025
Kim says:
A fenced area so it’s safe for little ones near the road/an area for under twos with suitable swings they can’t fall out of.
11 August, 2025
ann says:
A destination playground for teens. a safe place to hang out in view. a skate park with swings and climbing a splash pad for summer.
11 August, 2025
Krystal says:
Plenty of shade sails over playground &seating &tables. 4+ swings. Toddler friendly. accessible toilets. Native planting. Inground tramps
11 August, 2025
Tamara says:
Please be more responsible with ratepayers money. I don’t think this is a good idea, leave the space as is
11 August, 2025
Chris says:
I'd like it to be the councils first inner city dog park. An amenity thats lacking currently.
11 August, 2025
Jess says:
Please include adequate shade - many playgrounds don’t have this and the sun is brutal. Also slides that are metal heat up and can burn skin
11 August, 2025
Jo says:
Swings and a picnic area with tables and benches. Maybe a designated place (circular path) for small children to ride bikes or scooters.
11 August, 2025
Pam says:
Come on HCC the city doesn’t need this. Stop wasting our ratepayers money, use it on more sensible things to at need doing.
