We are upgrading surfaces and equipment at playgrounds throughout Dunedin.
Whats yet to come
We are currently preparing the draft Long Term Plan 2024 -2034 and looking at budgets for destination playgrounds and upgrades to our local and community playgrounds. We will engage with the community on the draft plan early next year.
In response to feedback received from DCC’s Play Spaces Plan consultation, the draft plan is considering investment in play facilities for 10 - 14 year olds as our review has identified a shortage of play opportunities for this age group in our playgrounds and parks.
Dunedin has more than 100 play spaces, with playgrounds in most communities providing play opportunities for a range of abilities and interests.
Find out about our plan for three destination playgrounds around Dunedin.
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Mornington skatepark
The Mornington Skatepark upgrade has been delayed while we reconsider options for the new facility and seek a suitable contractor.
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Mosgiel BMX track and pump track, Seddon Park
We’re upgrading the existing BMX track at Seddon Park in Mosgiel and construction of a permanent pump track will follow. The BMX track will cater for practise, training and family fun and the pump track can be used by people on bikes, scooters and skateboards. We need to realign the BMX track to make room for the pump track.
This work will create a bike hub in Mosgiel where different age groups and skill levels can play on their bikes at the same park.
The tracks are expected to be ready in April 2024.
This work is in response to feedback received during our Play Spaces Plan consultation in 2020 – 2021 when people told us they wanted more pump tracks.
In 2022, we received feedback from the community on the concept plan for the BMX track and pump track. As a result, the location and shape of the pump track was changed. Landscaping was also determined by this consultation to resolve concerns about loss of privacy and noise.
The sportsground, velodrome, Spey Street playground and basketball court will remain open but the BMX track will be closed during this work.
Landscaping and seating will be completed later in 2024.
Final design
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is a pump track?
A looping trail system of berms and rollers for cycling, skating, skateboarding and scootering. Suited to younger children.
What is a BMX track?
BMX tracks have a definitive start and finish and require pedalling. They are used for racing. BMX tracks can only be used by bikes and are suited to older children.
Why is there going to be a pump track in Mosgiel? Why is it not more centrally located?
We identified Seddon Park as the best location for another pump track because it is the right size and already has other cycling facilities.
Why is the Seddon Park track being upgraded and the bigger track at Forrester Park is not?
It will not compete with the BMX track at Forrester Park as this can hold national events but the Seddon Park track will not be a venue for official race events as it will not have a starter gate.
We’re looking at other cycling, BMX and pump track opportunities across the city and welcome feedback from the community about what they would like. You can send feedback to parksconsulting@dcc.govt.nz.
What is the cost of building the pump track and upgrading the BMX track?
About $736,000.
Are more pump tracks planned in Dunedin?
Yes. This is the first permanent pump track we’re installing following our Play Spaces Plan consultation. As requested by Dunedin people, we’re planning to build more permanent and modular pump tracks across the city over the next 10 years.
Who can I contact if I have any questions?
What we have done so far
Since 2019, we have completed new playgrounds at Bathgate Park, Aramoana, Karitane, College Street (Caversham) and Te Rauone Reserve.
Playgrounds at Mosgiel Memorial Gardens, Portobello and Macandrew Bay have been upgraded and softfall and equipment replaced at several other smaller local playgrounds. Several half basketball courts and hoops have been installed. New modular pump tracks at Marlow Park and Waikouaiti and skate ramps at Fairfield and Macandrew Bay are proving popular. The rainbow tube slide at the Matthew Street playground is also attracting many people.
The new pump track and upgraded BMX track at Seddon Park in Mosgiel is due to be completed in early 2024.
Engagement on the destination playground concept plans has been completed.
This work is all part of the DCC’s Play Space Plan.
Ralph Ham playground, Macandrew Bay
A new skateboard ramp and basketball court have opened at Ralph Ham playground in Macandrew Bay.
Ralph Ham playground in Macandrew Bay has a variety of equipment including a skateboard ramp, basketball court, net climb, wall climb, sliding poles, seesaws, slides, swings, modular equipment, a monorail as well as a picnic table and seating.
The half pipe skate ramp is ideal for beginners and skateboarders of all ages.
The half-size court, although marked up for basketball, can be used by people of all ages for other ball games.
Karitane playground
The Karitane playground is an adventure course with pull-up bars, a net climb, vertical climbing rope, balance beam, log jumps, stepping poles, climbing ladder bridges, box jump and parallel bars. It encourages inventive adventure play in a spectacular coastal setting.
Bathgate Park playground
The Bathgate Park playground in South Dunedin features a half basketball court and height adjustable net, three swings for children of different ages, a fort with slide, ladder, net and log climber, log scramble, stepping logs, talking tubes, carousel, climbing net, mouse wheel and musical play and caters for people of all ages. It has fencing between the playground and Hillside Road, seating and a picnic table.
College Street playground
The College Street playground in Caversham includes a fort with slide, talking tubes, balancing beam, toddler’s and adults swings, spinner, log scramble and toadstool stepping pods. It caters for children up to nine-years-old.
Marlow Park pump track
The pump track at Marlow Park (the Dinosaur Park) is modular, which means the configuration can be changed and it isn’t permanently fixed to the site. In the Destination Playground concept plan for Marlow Park, we’re proposing to move the pump track to a slightly different location at the park.
The track can be used by people of all ages and abilities riding bikes, scooters, skateboards and roller blades but it is not suitable for three wheeled bikes, such as tricycles or bikes with training wheels.
Safety tips
- Wear a helmet.
- A maximum of six riders should use the track at a time.
- Keep a safe distance between yourself and the rider in front.
- Ride in the same direction.
- Watch for other riders when entering or exiting.
- Don’t ride on the track in wet weather.
Fairfield skatepark
The ramps at the Fairfield skatepark have been upgraded. They feature a Gator Skins surface, are larger than the previous ramps which were in poor condition and are ideal for skateboarders of all ages, including beginners.
The three ramps at the Fairfield skatepark feature a Gator Skin surface and are ideal for skateboarders of all ages, including beginners.
Te Rauone playground
The playground at Te Rauone reserve at the end of Otago Peninsula has a basket swing, log scramble, log bridge, fort with monorail, climbing wall, slide, monkey bars, cubby house and swing bridge and a half basketball court and height adjustable net.
Next to the playground is a barbeque and picnic area with a pergola for shade. The three new groynes built by Port Otago keep the sand on the beach, which is sheltered and safe for swimming and kayaking.
We’ve converted the historic toilets to changing rooms and there’s an accessible toilet near the road. The rock mounds among the native planting are provide skink-friendly habitat.
The DCC, Te Rauone Beach Coast Care Committee, local community, Te Rūnaka o Ōtākou and Port Otago have been working on improving the reserve and beach. Native plantings by volunteers are continuing.
Aramoana playground
The playground in Aramoana Domain in Moana Street includes a tree house and fort with tube slide, half basketball court, log scramble and boardwalk. It caters for children aged from one to 10-years-old. Parents and caregivers can also use some of the equipment.