Grey Lynn Park recreation precinct

Background | Final concept plan | Process from here

Auckland City and the Western Bays Community Board are looking at the future enhancement and development of Grey Lynn Park as a 'recreation precinct'.

A recreation precinct is an area that is developed as a focal point for the community where a range of recreational activities are provided that offer both casual and organised activities for a diverse range of people.

The main entrance of Grey Lynn Park is located at 69-71 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn.

Background

A needs assessment for Grey Lynn Park was undertaken to help develop an understanding of the community's requirements and aspirations for the park, and of the park itself. Through this process, a range of issues and opportunities for the park were identified. Some of the key points included:

the need to address the retention and upgrade of existing buildings
the desire for additional planting, shade and artworks
further development of the pedestrian path network
upgrading park furnishings and playgrounds
the need to improve safety and lighting
strengthening the park entrances
the inadequacy of vehicular access and carparking
provision of additional activities.

Based on the needs assessment, two concept plans for the park were developed. These were available for public comment through a series of public displays, letterbox drops, a public meeting and an open day, with a good response received.

Feedback from the previous designs indicated that the community wanted to:

see a multi-use local facility on the site of the existing Richmond Rovers Rugby League clubrooms
consider the need to provide additional carparking
widen the internal access road
restrict access to the carparks during the hours of darkness
remove the proposed promenade
add additional planting, particularly species capable of attracting birds
keep the fitness stations
upgrade and provide additional park furniture
keep the flying fox and keep the skateboard ramp in it's present location
upgrade the playground facilities and surrounds to the paddling pool
provide additional/upgraded toilet facilities
provide additional art works throughout the park.

A refined design for the park was then developed and available for public comment. After analysing all comments received, a final concept plan was presented to the Western Bays Community Board and the Recreation and Events Committee for their approval.