Corsair Bay

The redevelopment of Corsair Bay Playground brings together cultural storytelling, nature and play, creating a unique coastal playspace for the community to enjoy.

Led by Boffa Miskell, the landscape design was developed in partnership with Christchurch City Council and Te Hapū o Ngāti Wheke, celebrating the native wildlife, trees and pūrākau (stories) of the whenua (land), reflecting the area's rich cultural and natural heritage.

At the heart of the design is the wheke (octopus), a symbol representing the interconnectedness of whānau wellbeing through its many limbs. This connection to the land and its stories is woven throughout the playground, creating a meaningful sense of place.

Set against the stunning backdrop of Corsair Bay, the playground features our Palisade climbing structure, slides, talk tubes, Percussion Play instruments, waka seesaws, a three-bay Forest Swing and natural balance elements. Timber features with red and sand-coloured safety surfacing complement the coastal surroundings.

The playground offers something for tamariki of different ages and abilities, while providing a welcoming space for whānau to come together and connect with the land through storytelling and play.