Play in Marlborough

Bike Walk/hike Visit playgrounds Visit open parks/reserves (for example to play sports, bird watch, be part of nature, free play) Swimming or water play/water sports (in sea, river, etc) Play, relax at the beach Skating or scootering Sport Cultural activities Fishing or hunting Kai/food collection Dog walking or going to the dog park

Footpath or cycleway access (lack of, too narrow or not in good condition) Play and social spaces don’t feel welcoming or social Lack of safe pedestrian access across roads High traffic volume Lack of signage to and from spaces Environmental factors or dangers Not enough lighting Roaming dogs Distance to travel to a play space or area Playgrounds aren’t inclusive for those with neurodiverse needs Playgrounds don’t cater for teenagers or adults who want to utilise play equipment. Playgrounds don’t feel inclusive for girls Lack of seating or shade Not knowing where a space to “play” is

More natural elements integrated into play or social spaces to enable people to connect with nature Cultural pūrakau/narratives woven into play or social spaces Cultural identity or history incorporated into play or social spaces Simple playful educational opportunities about the environment More opportunities for intergenerational connection or play Play spaces that include features that represent our multicultural citizens Design play and social spaces with both passive and active opportunities Incorporate interactive nature play areas into appropriate walkways and cycleways Incorporating cultural practices, values or mātauranga (knowledge) into the design of play spaces