Imagine a big, new park in your neighbourhood.

  • Open space to play, picnic, stroll, jog and take the kids
  • Restore the stream (currently a concrete-lined drain) improving habitat and water quality to the harbour
  • Plant thousands of native trees to bring birds back to the park
  • A new path connecting Mt Albert to the Northwestern Cycleway
  • Two new, desperately needed sports fields for local children
  • Space for a replacement swimming pool when needed

And improved golfing facilities too.

  • A new 9-hole course to meet the trend for shorter golf rounds
  • An all-weather driving range
  • Practice greens
  • Refreshed clubhouse

We’re excited about the plan because it means Chamberlain Park will provide wonderful spaces for all people to enjoy – especially those who live nearby.

 

Why change is needed.

  • Currently only golfers use Chamberlain Park but their numbers are declining, and the number of 18-hole games is dropping even further.
  • By opening up half the park, we gain roughly three Coyle Parks’ worth of open space for the thousands of families who live nearby.
  • It creates a new local park in an area with a growing population, provides playing fields and restores a kilometre of degraded stream.

Fact sheet.

  • Albert-Eden and Waitematā Local Boards have the least open space per person in NZ
  • Albert-Eden has a critical shortage of sports fields, forcing local clubs to limit new players.
  • Waitītiko-Meola Creek is polluted and needs riparian planting.
  • There are more than 30 golf courses in Auckland, most of which welcome casual players.
  • Casual golfers at Chamberlain Park are more likely to play 9 holes than 18 holes.
  • Significantly more people will be able to use the park.
  • The park will remain open space and not used for housing.
  • While some trees will be removed, thousands more will be planted to create a natural habitat for native wildlife.

We acknowledge the change from 18 holes to a new layout, driving range and practice greens will impact golfers. We would like to thank them for sharing this valuable land with local residents, so everyone can benefit.

For more information, visit cityvision.org.nz/cp/faq