Porritt Park playground upgrade

Work is pressing ahead on the Porritt Park Playground Project with the main play structure nearing completion.

Paths have been excavated and poured. Installation of other play pieces continues with hamster wheels, talking tunnels, accessible see-saw and carousel all complete. The site is being prepared so that wet pour rubber fall protection can be installed.

The centrepiece of the playground consists of a bespoke designed boat, climbing tower and lookout.

The upgrade to Porritt Park will mean the space becomes a gathering place for whānau to spend the whole day, enjoying the barbecues, extra seating and more challenging play equipment. Once fully installed, it is hoped the greatly enhanced facilities will reflect the history of the area.

Construction is scheduled to finish in May 2024. During this time the park is closed to the public. However, the toilets remain open to the public, except for occasional closures while vital work takes place.

School children have contributed their imaginative vision of what they want for the new Destination Playground though an art competition and ideas sessions at local primary schools.

The Porritt Park Project is a collaborative initiative between our Council, Thames Business Association, Ngāti Maru, Future Landscapes (the designers), Changing Places and Rotary Charitable Trust.

Community fundraising  is still underway. To contribute, please email porrittparkproject@gmail.com or download the flyer,(PDF, 861KB) which has all the information on how to make your donation. Alternatively, drop a donation into a collection jar at Thames Council office reception.

Thames Business Association's project page also has details of the project: https://www.tba.nz/porritt-park-project