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 👍🏻
- Types of playground equipment
- Toilet location
- Specific accessibility features
- Shade
What's out of scope 👎🏻
- Carparking
- Aviary
- The project cost and location
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.
