Brains and Archibald park concept plan

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1 Brains and Archibald park concept plan The Brains and Archibald park concept plan has been commissioned by the Whau Local Board for the purpose of providing a vision to guide improvements to Brains Park and Archibald Park and its interfaces with Kelston community and facilities over the short, medium, and long-term. WHAU RIVER Improvements to the park are proposed, and we would like your feedback on them. Archibald Park Brains Road Brains Park Archibald Road

2 Brains park concept plan This plan provides an overview of the proposed improvements to Brains Park. Existing sportsfields to be retained. Existing courts to be retained, additional basketball hoops to be installed. Tamariki Ave Proposed teenage play area, expanding on the existing playground and includes mounding play space, graffiti wall, shade sails, seating, volleyball court, ping pong tables, handball and surface markings for play e.g. hopscotch. Proposed nature play area, expanding from existing playground to the changing rooms and includes a chill-out hoggin surface space, informal grassed paths, balance logs, timber stilts, and a walk-through the existing vegetation. West Auckland Association Sports Club Proposed community garden area, with fruit trees. Proposed picnic area, suited for a family friendly picnic space with shade sails and bench seats. Upgrade existing park entrances with renewed signage and amenity planting. Soften existing building with amenity planting and specimen trees. West Auckland Football Club Albert Road Kelston West Scouts Hall Nile Road scale: : 0 Base information Ecology Park features Surface treatment Site boundary Existing asphalt Existing building Existing grass Existing vegetation Proposed trees Proposed fruit trees Proposed community garden Proposed low growing vegetation (less than m) Proposed play space Proposed picnic tables/benches Proposed graffiti wall Proposed Greenway Route, upgrade existing path to a m wide exposed aggregate concrete path Proposed exposed aggregate concrete footpath,.m wide Proposed exposed aggregate coloured concrete surface Proposed hoggin surface Proposed boardwalk in revegetation

3 Archibald park north concept plan Archibald park concept plan is split into two areas - north and south, this plan provides an overview of the proposed improvements to Archibald parks north Elevated picnic area overlooking the Whau River. Learn to ride off road track, including humps and hollows and a range of surfaces i.e. boardwalk, gravel, and concrete. Loop track with adult exercise stations. Upgrade fields and improve drainage. Proposed playground, refer to Archibald playground concept plan on page. N Base information Grass Contours Existing sportsfields Swale planting Existing trees Proposed specimen trees Existing path network Proposed learn-to-ride tracks Existing picnic tables and bench seats Proposed picnic tables and bench seats Existing carparks Existing building/infrastructure Proposed playground Learn to ride Level Learn to ride Level Learn to ride Level Learn to ride Level scale: : 0

4 Archibald park south concept plan Archibald park concept plan is split into two areas - north and south, this plan provides an overview of the proposed improvements to Archibald parks south Proposed playground, refer to Archibald playground concept plan on page. Proposed greenway route connection to Brains Park with speed humps and raised tables at intersections in accordance with the Local Path Design Guide. Stage area for events such as movies, and music in the park. Proposed pontoon. 9 Reconfigured carpark, meeting today s parking standards with a reduced area of hardstand. 0 Proposed Waka Ama storage. Upgrade existing entrances with amenity planting, specimen trees, signage and bollards. Soften building and other facilities with amenity planting. 9 Base information Grass Existing sportsfields Swale planting Existing trees Proposed specimen trees Existing path network Existing picnic tables and bench seats Proposed picnic tables and bench seats Re-modified carpark Existing buildings/infrastructure Proposed Waka Ama Storage Existing floodlights Proposed playground Proposed pontoon Proposed speed humps Learn to ride Level Learn to ride Level Learn to ride Level Learn to ride Level Greenway route to Brains Park scale: : 0

5 Archibald park playground concept plan The theme Archibald playground follows is based around the Whau River and the Te Aranga design principles developed for Te Whau Pathway. Go with the Whau Kei te Ngau Te Whau, Know the Whau Te Hau o Te Whau, One path many places Kotahi te Ara, he Maha nga Huarahi Seating area overlooking sportsfields and infant play area. Infant mounded play area, with play unit (including slide and climbing), rocker and spinner. Astroturf mound to include stairs and stepping stones. Learn to ride track for scooters and push bikes. Seating area overlooking limited mobility / swing play area b e f j h i k Limited mobility / swing play area, with basket swing, x standard swing, x infant swing, tandem swing and large spinner. School age mounded playground (primary and intermediate age), including large play unit (with climbing, balancing, and sliding) and flying fox. Mound slopes to include climbing ropes and climbing handles. c a g l Seating area overlooking playground and sportsfields d m N Base information Swale planting Proposed specimen trees Astroturf safety surfacing Sand safety surfacing Proposed path Existing path Play equipment a Toddler unit g Swing set m b Small rocker h Hut building c Small spinner i Tandem swing d Rock stepping stones j Stone stepping stones e Timber stairs k Timber balancing frame f Climbing hand holds l Custom unit Flying fox scale: : 00

6 Archibald park playground equipment A combination of natural, bespoke and custom furniture is proposed for the playground. Hut building Off the shelf playground equipment Timber balancing frame Timber bridge Timber edging Customised play unit - themed around a Maimai