WHAREPAPA RESERVE

Wharepapa Reserve was an important piece of undeveloped open space on the edge of the Lucas Creek and forms part of the wider Schnapper Rock housing subdivision that has recently been completed in this area. As such, Auckland Council engaged Bespoke to complete a conceptual master plan for the reserve that could improve its recreational value as well as provide reference to the Maori and European settlement history. Building on the initial conceptual masterplan and further consultation with the local residents, the playspace design combines traditional play equipment with nature / unstructured play elements with an aim to provide a wider range of play experience for the local residents. Provision of a new path section with a view to provide direct connection to the water (Lucas creek) and also respond to the existing natural environment by creating multiple pockets of amenity planting and natural low planted mound providing a nice natural setting for the playspace.