Our collective Taonga: Parks plan

A plan for the future of Auckland's green spaces

Contents | Introduction | What are the challenges? | How do we want to develop our parks network? | Action plan | Monitoring and review | Glossary of terms

How do we want our park network to develop?

In response to an analysis of the asset, an understanding of issues and challenges facing parks and reserves and the strategic context of 'Places for people, places for nature', we have established a series of objectives for the future development and acquisition of parks and green spaces in Auckland.

Objectives have been set which relate to three key areas:

Improve the quality of our parks

Focuses on addressing issues with the quality of the parks we already have, how easy and safe they are to get to and use and the way they are designed, managed and maintained.

Strengthen Auckland's park network

Focuses on protecting our parks, developing green corridors and park networks across the city and along the coast, and enhancing their ecological, heritage and biodiversity values.

Increase park use and enjoyment

Focuses on enhancing the social value of our parks, developing our parks to offer a diverse range of open space experiences that meet community needs and encouraging broader participation in park use, design and care.

Published February 2008