Resounding support for children’s play area
Tegan Scott and Kolton ScottTaylor, 2, visit the park every fortnight.
What do you think of the playground? I love it and he loves it too. It’s good for kids of all ages.
What is the biggest hit? The turntable.
Had you noticed the absence of the chimes? I just noticed today. (Kolton) did go up there and there were no chimes. I reckon they were pretty cool so it kind of sucks that they’re gone.
Is there anything you would change about the playground? Just the slide gets really hot.
Do you think it should be fenced? I believe it should be fully fenced.
Do you think it needs lighting? No. Really, after 6pm you don’t need your kids coming to the park.
Emma Whitburn and Kupe Watts, 11 months, visit the park several times a week.
What do you think of the playground? It’s a great park. It’s lovely and really interactive.
What is the biggest hit? We love the parent/child double swings.
Had you noticed the absence of the chimes? Yes, we just did! He’s quite young but they were one of his favourite things. He just liked hitting them and making music and I could actually just taken his pram up to them but we went there today and they are gone.
Is there anything you would change about the playground? Maybe a little more shade, particularly over the slides because that slide is too hot to go on it now, especially if kids don’t have a lot of clothing on.
Do you think it should be fenced? I think it’s quite nice as it is because people can interact as they pass and, to be honest, I think parents should be watching their children.
Do you think it needs lighting? I wouldn’t be bringing my kids to the park [after-hours], I’d be feeding etc.
Andrea Hemmins and Rowan Pope, 19 months, of Ruakaka, were visiting the playground for the first time.
What do you think of the playground? This is our first time in the new playground and we were looking forward to [the chimes] because he loves musical stuff.
What is the biggest hit? The slide. Is there anything you would change about the playground? Being a toddler, I’m constantly chasing him around so it would be good to have some sort of fencing. Even if it was glass so we can still see the water or just a fenced toddler section. I do like the councils investing in parks.
Hamish Higgins and Zhejiin Te Namu, 1, visit the playground at least every fortnight.
What is the biggest hit? The turntable and swings.
Had you noticed the absence of the chimes? I read about it on Facebook this morning. I think it’s pretty stink. We liked them. Residents need to suck it up. I’m sure the rich houses over there are sound-proof with double-glazing anyway.
Is there anything you would change about the playground? The wooden stumps probably need modifying as I’ve seen a couple of kids fall off and hit their heads.
Do you think it should be fenced? Yes. You can’t keep an eye on them all the time.
Do you think it needs lighting? Kids should be in bed by then.