Have your say on the Te Oneroa o Kahu / Long Bay Youth Park

Your feedback (all questions are optional)

Are you responding to this survey as one of the following?

The family or caregiver of someone who will use the youth park

A youth who will use the youth park

An organisation

A community member who will not use the youth park

Other (please specify)

How would you or your household members travel to the Steamview Way Youth Park? (select all that apply)

Walk

Wheelchair or mobility device

Cycle, skate, scooter or roller skate/blade

Drive by car

E-bike, e-skateboard or e-scooter

Bus

Other (please specify)

Does anyone in your household have a disability that could affect how they are able to access the park?

Yes

Prefer not to say

What activities or facilities would you like to see in the new youth park? (Select up to three options)

Mindfulness activities. For example: yoga or meditation space, reflection garden or a sensory path.

Environmentally friendly features. For example: community garden, eco-friendly materials or native planting.

Arts and culture. For example: murals, art installations, sculpture garden or outdoor gallery.

Wheeled play. For example: a pump track, skatepark or flow bowl.

Adventure play. For example: a parkour zone, mini bouldering wall or climbing net.

Amenities. For example: drinking water fountain, charging stations or public toilet facilities.

Performing arts. For example: outdoor stage, mirrors for dance rehearsal or event spaces.

Active play and sports areas. For example: a basketball half court or netball court , perimeter path for jogging or outdoor fitness equipment.

Relaxing and social spaces. For example: variety of seating options, sheltered hangout spots or swings or hammocks.

Learning spaces. For example: community book exchange library, stories of local history and culture or outdoor study area.

Other (please specify)

Tell us why you chose these facilities.
We’d love to hear any specific ideas or examples that you think are important for the youth park. For example, if you chose active play and sports, which sports should be include?

What is important to you when considering the design of the new youth park? (Select up to three options)

The layout has zones for different age groups

The design reflects the meaningful story and history of the land

The space looks beautiful and inviting

The design is bold and vibrant with creative features

The park celebrates diversity and cultural expression

The layout has multi-functional spaces for flexible use

The design incorporates lush greenery and natural materials

The design promotes interaction and social connections

Other (please specify)

Are there any specific sports or hobbies you’d like to see catered to? If yes, tell us your ideas.

If we include play equipment suitable for rangatahi (youth) what type of equipment would you like to see?

If we include wheeled play facilities for rangatahi (youth) what type of equipment would you like to see? E.g. Skate features, pump track.

10.

How can you see your culture, identity or community being represented in this park?

11.

How can we make the new youth park as safe as possible? Please share any specific suggestions or concerns we should consider.

12.

How can we ensure the park is welcoming, inclusive and accessible to all users? Please share any specific suggestions or concerns we should consider.

13.

Auckland Council will be partnering with mana whenua, a local college, and community youth hubs throughout the project e.g. Bays Youth Voice. If you know of a local youth community group that would also like to be involved, please provide the details below.

14.

If you have someone in your household between the age of 12 – 18 years old, and they would they like to be involved throughout the design process, how would they like us to keep them up to date on events and progress?

Local board Facebook page

Auckland Council TikTok

Auckland Council Instagram

Existing community groups e.g. Bays Youth Voice

Updates through local schools

Other (please specify)