By 2020, most of this work had been achieved and it was suggested that this page could be archived. However, in early 2021, members of the Pest Free Kaipatiki Restoration Society suggested that they work with Friends of Monarch Park to control rats, weeds and other pests both in the reserve and in the surrounding area. When we started, our initial ideas for the upgrade included:
- A Bike track (ar
ound perimeter of lower park), connecting with other walking & bike tracks – Onepoto domain ‘look & feel’
- Stormwater – maintenance & improvements – bring ducks back into Monarch, clear up weeds, native planting to prevent pollution and sediment, possibly fencing some sections
- Seating – tables, seats, benches (see Trias Road & Onepoto park for design ideas)
The things we'd love to see happen:
- A Flying fox
- Slip & slide water day
- Public art – sculpture that can be climbed on
Other ideas:
Structure for shelter from sun & wind, place for birthdays (pasifica design)
Improved Signage
Community events – family fun days, summer street/park party, movie night, music, kite day – bringing the community together
Sign & noticeboard for friends of monarch park
Planting days/Clean-up days
Preschool playground improvements
Community garden
Bins – including dog waste
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Ensure park maintained to a good standard – mowing, weeding, litter
