Recreation facilities

Titahi Bay residents would like their recreation facilities to be enhanced, with more walkways
and cycle paths developed and playgrounds upgraded.

Likes

• Range of activities, clubs and societies
• The beach, harbour and the coastal areas
• The open spaces, including Whitireia Park
• The Little Theatre

Dislikes

• Lack of maintenance of parks and playground equipment
• Litter and pollution
• Lack of safe walkways and seating

Opportunities

• Expansion of golf course
• Development of dive centre site
• Construction of walkways, suited to all ages and abilities,
and cycle paths
• Development of an overall park plan for Titahi Bay

Concerns

• Lack of zoning protection for recreational areas
• Behaviour of some drivers on the beach and Whitireia
Park

Proposed Actions

Promote the PCC phone number and website informing residents about who to contact regarding maintenance and service requests. Ensure the phone service runs smoothly, specific services
are identified, response time is improved and there is consultation regarding the services.

Provide spaces for cultural and art facilities.

PCC to develop a staged program for creating further walkways and upgrading playgrounds.

Enlarge and upgrade the playground at the south end of the beach.

Create signs to and identify cycle and walking paths.

Provide cycle storage facilities in strategic locations throughout the Bay.

PCC and residents continue to promote the Big Dig and other Bay events.

Recognize the surfing potential of Titahi Bay beach through promotion, signage and events.

Residents and PCC work together to create a park development plan.

Establish lookout points at strategic locations e.g. Terrace Road, Pikarere Street and Gloaming Hill.