We aim to offer locals and visitors a place to:

• have fun and free experience.
• enjoy more challenging and imaginative play to stimulate physical and mental development.
• play in a safe, strong playground that is resistant to damage and the sea environment.
• access to equipment and landscaping to suit a range of abilities and ages.
• learn about our European and Māori heritage, themed to Caroline Bay environment and history.
• give economic benefits as a flow on effect from a quality inclusive destination playground.

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Playing together is so important, that is why we are investing in over 40 play pieces so all ages and abilities can play together... here's a snap shot of the items we are considering.

Inclusivity

• Integrated play – inclusive equipment is dual-use and shared
• Flush and flat or gently sloped surfacing throughout with >90% of ground surface self-accessible to wheelchair
• A wide range of inclusive play items not just one or two
• Partial accessibility to large figurehead pieces including access to ship deck & captain’s wheel
• Tables and chairs designed for inclusivity
• AAC communication included

History/Heritage

• Themed playground telling part of Timaru’s unique story. Unable to be replicated elsewhere.
• European and Maori maritime story, Maori use of area including mahinga kai, pioneering Timaru spirit
• Native flora and fauna and local geology and geography elements
• Locally relevant imagery and storyboards to interest locals and visitors of all ages

Catering for all ages

• Under 5s. Themed mahinga kai area with mounded ground creating climbing, sliding, rolling elements. Natural textured features, musical elements, rockers/spinners
• 6-10 years. Let’s face it these guys can play on everything and will have the time of their lives across all of our play space
• 10-15 years. Areas, longest flying fox, doubled up for racing. Boat and lighthouse. Challenging ninja/obstacle course elements for competition. Jump touch to test athleticism, large rope snake swings to pile on with friends and get going fast.
• Adults. You will be tempted to give some play stuff a go. Sheltered and shaded tables for families or larger groups, seating throughout, history and heritage elements, storyboards and imagery to pique the interest, and the kids will be well and truly entertained allowing you to have breather. Once you peel yourselves off the trampoline, finish reclaiming your youth on the slide and stop racing the grandkids down the flying fox we promise there will be plenty of other elements to keep you happy and comfortable. The playground will be full of seating, with shade and shelter considered. There will be a large sheltered eating area with a significant number of tables suitable for the family or a larger gathering. 

Layered over top of all the play equipment will be historic and heritage imagery, murals, story boards, signs related to our playground themes and other informative and interesting elements. These will be of interest to locals and visitors alike.