Consultation outcome
Background
The destination playground at Parana Park was last updated in 2012 and is due for a refresh as part of our ongoing playground renewals programme. The goal of the programme is to keep our play spaces safe, fun, and in great condition for years to come.
The refreshed playground at Parana Park will stay a similar size and keep its much-loved awa, tuuii and koowhai theme, water play, and custom-made equipment. The features that are retained will be repaired and refreshed, and some new play elements will be added based on community feedback.
From 13 January to 10 February 2026, we sought feedback from the community to understand what they would like to see included in the playground refresh, so we could use these insights to help shape its design.
What we heard from the community
We heard from 370 individuals and three representatives from organisation during the engagement. They shared what they enjoy most about the current playground, what new elements they would like to see added, and provided additional insights about their households to help us understand who will be using the space.
Top pick of current play elements that respondents love and want to see refreshed (based on their child’s age):
| 5 years old | 5-10 years old | 11-16 years old | 16+ years old | Caregivers/Adults with children |
Adults |
| Rockers |
Obstacle course | Obstacle course | Rockers | Spinner | Trampoline |
| Double junior slide | Spinner | Rockers | Calyx hut | Obstacle course | Obstacle course |
| Trampoline | Water features | Swinging | Seesaws |
Decision
The feedback and insights received during the consultation will be considered as we develop the refreshed playground design, within the requirements of our renewal guidelines.
The final playground design is expected to be confirmed around October 2026, with construction scheduled to begin from late February 2027.
We asked
We're updating Parana Park playground!💦
We’re planning to refresh the destination playground at Parana Park on Memorial Drive and would like to know what you think.
This popular playground was last refreshed in 2012 and is now due for an update as part of our ongoing playground renewals programme. The goal of the programme is to keep our play spaces safe, fun, and in great condition for years to come.
The refreshed playground at Parana Park will stay a similar size and keep its much-loved awa, tuuii and koowhai theme, water play, and custom-made equipment. The features we are retaining will be repaired and refreshed, and we’ll add some new play elements based on what the community wants.
How do you currently use Parana Park playground? What new play equipment would you like to see here from the options available? This is your opportunity to have your say, with consultation open until 10 February 2026.
Construction of the refreshed playground is expected to occur in early 2027.
The survey should take less than 10 minutes to complete.
What you can influence 👍🏻 | What's out of scope 👎🏻 | |
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The park contains several protected trees that must be preserved, so all design and construction activities will need to work around these trees to ensure their health and compliance with protection requirements.
Existing playground
The layout plan shown below represents the existing playground and its key elements. It is not a concept design for a new playground, but rather a visual reference to help you understand the current playground and layout. Grey shaded areas along the left side indicate natural shade from protected trees.
Tell us your thoughts in person (past events)
If you preferred to share your ideas face‑to‑face, you could attend one of our drop‑in sessions at Parana Park Playground on Memorial Drive. These sessions have now taken place.
- Saturday 17 January 2026, drop‑in between 10am – 12pm
- Wednesday 21 January 2026, drop‑in between 11am – 1pm.
