Proposed renewal and upgrade of Basque Park
Consultation has concluded
This consultation closed on 6 May 2022. Thank you for having your say.
We received 150 pieces of feedback from several sources.
- 63 people took our online survey.
- 22 people added comments to our ideas page.
- 15 people sent us emails.
- 15 people used our map-pinning tool.
Key feedback themes
The feedback tells us that:
- the water feature, rocks and nīkau palms are popular features
- people think the park is a relaxing and calm space
- the park needs better accessibility features such as ramps at entrances, and a footpath
- more trees need planting to provide better shade
- supervised dogs are welcome
- better drainage is needed to manage stormwater and prevent hazards.
Changes proposed as a result of your feedback
As a result of your feedback, proposed changes to the park include adding:
- an accessible entrance at Couldry Street carpark and two accessible parking spots
- meadow and tree planting
- two new picnic areas with seating and tables
- a 1.8m wide concrete path connecting Exmouth Street stairs, Fleet Street, Couldry Street and Rendall Place
- a half basketball court
- a play trail and mural.
What happens next
We have designed a concept plan based on your feedback and will present it to the Waitemata Local Board for adoption on 18 April 2023.
We will begin the refresh in a series of projects once the concept is adopted and as funding becomes available.
Each part of the concept will follow the usual stages of project planning including:
- detailed design
- consultation
- resource consent
- sourcing equipment.
Tree planting is planned between May and July 2023.
Basque Park Ideas Map
Basque Park is a large open space. There will be places that get damp and boggy in winter or a fabulous place to seek the refuge of shade. Let us know where you love what's there, or not. Add pins to where you would love to see an addition (Park bench/play space/pathway, etc)
