Sabina playground renewal : Christchurch City Council

Help us by choosing your favourite pieces of play equipment for Sabina playground.

Project status: Closed for feedback

Open for feedback: 19 September 2022 to 17 October 2022

Consultation has now closed

Consultation on the Sabina Playground renewal has now closed. People were able to provide feedback from 17 September to 20 October.

We'll be sharing the design of the playground, based off what was chosen during consultation, in the coming months.

Sabina Playground is a valuable community asset that needs a great selection of new play equipment, in a new location.

All the existing play equipment will be removed as it has reached the end of its useful life. Restrictions in the current Christchurch District Plan rules mean we need to build the new playground more than 10m out from a residential fence. We plan to locate the new play space near the front of the park, and take up approximately one third of the space shown in this plan [PDF, 969 KB], so there will still be room to kick a ball around or use the grass area for other activities.

A new play space with modern and fit-for-purpose play equipment will be constructed with a new accessible path from the street to the playground to improve access. All existing trees will remain as well as some new low planting.

Choose your favourite sliding / cubby option

Options

Features

Option 1

A mix of climbing, sliding and tactile/sensory activities
Double wave slide
Steering wheel and/or binoculars
Steps and rope ladder
Fireman pole
Shade
Interactive play panels at ground level which also provide play value for those not able to climb onto the structure

Option 2

Single wave slide
Jungle net
Arched stirrup ladder
Straddle climber
Roofed structure
Mix of climbing, sliding, balance, gripping, coordination skills

Choose your favourite swinging option

Option

Features

Timber swing set

Metal swing set

1 x toddler/baby seat and 2 x standard strap swings

Choose your favourite spinning option

Option

Features

Lunar Spinning Climbing Net

A combination of a climbing net and a carousel
Can hold 10 children at a time
Inclusive – you can sit, kneel, lay, stand or climb depending on your ability
Climb, balance, hand grip, sensory, strength, team work, coordination skills

Orbit Spinner

A spinning disc set on an angle to add challenge
Can hold 3 children at a time
Less inclusive than the Lunar due to the angle, but users can still sit, stand, kneel or lay on it depending on their ability
Balance, grip, sensory/movement, team work, coordination skills

Choose your favourite small item options

You can choose two of the items below

Option	Features
Honeycomb Spinner	1m diameter honeycomb basket that rotates Inclusive item, can sit, lay, kneel, stand in the basket Suitable for all ages and abilities
Bee Rocker	A variety of options to fit a theme Ideal for 0-5 year olds Can be either single or double width model Adds an element of fun and imagination to the space
Trick Skate/Surf	A skateboard or surfboard style item that springs and rotates Users can sit, lay, kneel or stand on it depending on their ability
Junior Rocker	A springy seesaw that can be used by two children or by an individual Targeted at under 5s