Sun brings out the fun at Kerikeri Domain playground
The new playground that includes in-ground trampolines, towers, tunnels, new swings, slides, a climbing wall and more, has opened at Kerikeri Domain. Read about what other playground facilities are still to come.
Far North residents have wasted no time making the most of the new playground facilities at Kerikeri Domain now that the sun has reappeared following a week of torrential rain.
The new playground may have been officially opened on a wet morning, but that hasn’t dampened the public’s enthusiasm for the new facilities.
The playground which cost around $800,000 to build includes in-ground trampolines, towers, tunnels, new swings, slides, a climbing wall and more. It is designed for toddlers to early teens and, as part of the Kerikeri Revitalisation Project, sits alongside other elements of this community-led project that cater for older users – the new skate park and full-sized basketball court.
Some of the new playground’s facilities are yet to open. The flying fox area requires turf to be established before it can open safely, and this is dependent on drier weather. Product delays have also meant that toddler fencing around the sandpit and rubber matting area are yet to be installed. Shade sails to protect users will also be erected ahead of summer.
The previous playground equipment remains onsite but will be reused and re-purposed by the Tōtara North community where it will be installed next to the local hall in November.
The $3 million Kerikeri Domain Revitalisation Project is funded through the Government’s COVID Response and Recovery Fund. For more photos and information about the Kerikeri Domain Revitalisation Project go to our webpage.
