Northern Reserves Management

Rugby - Lyndhurst Park

Wellington City Council has launched a project planning the long-term future of 106 parks, reserves and sports grounds in the northern suburbs between Ngauranga and Tawa.

A draft management plan has been prepared for public feedback.

Draft Northern Reserves Management Plan (2.7Mb PDF)

Management Framework

The plan will provide the Council with a framework for day-to-day management and decision-making for these reserve areas over the next 10 years.

It will also identify future reserve requirements in new subdivisions such as Lincolnshire Farm and Stebbings Valley.

The plan takes a holistic view of the reserve network and its ecological, landscape, recreational and cultural values. It is aligned with the Northern Growth Management Framework.

• Northern Growth Management Project
• Lincolnshire Farm

Draft Plan Proposals

Native forest - Wilf Mexted Reserve

The draft plan aims to protect and enhance:

• outstanding landscapes and features, including the existing character of ridges and hilltops, and areas of visually significant vegetation
• key ecological areas to protect the full range of the natural biodiversity of the northern area and ensure it functions as a well-connected system.

Reviews proposed include:

• a study on youth outdoor recreation needs in the northern area
• future provision of sportsfields, including development of recreation hubs, partnerships with schools and development of artificial surfaces for training purposes.

Local project proposals include:

• reviewing the reserve network around Grenada North and its future links with Lincolnshire farms
• developing a proposal for the future use of Glenside Halfway House
• upgrading Grasslees Reserve (Tawa), Memorial and Alex Moore parks (Johnsonville)
• investigating the development of a community park in Newlands / Paparangi
• facilitating the establishment of the Porirua Stream walkway and cycleway in Tawa
• completing the Harbour Escarpment walkway from Waihinahina Park (commemorating Dennis Duggan) to Ngauranga
• identifying reserve requirements for future subdivision in Stebbings Valley and Lincolnshire Farm
• investigating future recreation options for Arthur Carmen Park, part of Lyndhurst Park, Jay Street Reserve and Pinkerton Park
• Playgrounds:
  • upgrading: Raroa Park, Coronation Park, Edward Wilson Reserve, Chorley Grove, Lyndhurst Reserve, Cheyne Walk, Grenada North, Brandon's Rock (Edgecombe Street), Salford Street, Lynfield Lane, Kipling Street, Branscombe Street, Gilbert Young
  • decommissioning: Kowhai Park (over time), Mahoe Reserve, Larsen Park, Burbank Crescent and Meekswood Reserve, as other nearby playgrounds are upgraded
  • new playgrounds: Pikitanga Reserve, Kentwood Drive Reserve, and future subdivisions.

Public Consultation

Consultation on the Northern Reserves Draft Management plan began in early March 2008. There will be two months for people to comment.

Draft Northern Reserves Management Plan (2.7Mb PDF)

More Information

Mike Oates
Acting Manager Open Space and Recreation Planning

Related Links

• Public Input - Northern Reserves Management Plan
• Northern Growth Management Project

Department Details:
Open Space & Recreation Planning