"Be greater than you think you can be and you might just surprise yourself" - Owen Jackson (OJ), CPlay Chairperson
"Take time to listen to the experts and those with lived experience, so when you need to make decisions you have the people who will benefit and use the playground in mind." - Roselyn Fauth (CPlay Story Researcher, Communication and Design Team
CPlay members Roselyn Fauth and Francine Spencer visit Te Ana Ngāi Tahu Māori Rock Art Centre to look for inspiration on how to share Timaru's Caroline Bay story at the Playground. - Photo Roselyn Fauth
"For me the playground is about the love of the children and the area, and the significance of the area. That our children just love it. It is important to remember the past and let our future guide us." - CPlay volunteer Francine Spencer - Arowhenua Representative.
CPlay volunteer Lynette Wilson tests out the musical instruments - Roselyn Fauth
"As a grandparent who frequents the playground and surrounding areas regularly and as a member of a service group, I could see the potential for growth and revitalization of the playground but the scope and vision required a “whole community” buy in for it to progress and it was always going to be a long term project involving much consultation and people with different skill sets to ensure the vision gained momentum. The end result is an amazing destination for all ages, not just a children’s playground and it will play a vital part in helping the health and well-being of our wider community, being truly inclusive. communication has been a key to engendering a sense of ownership, expectation and pride, people are interested and special memories have been created watching as progress has been made and many more will come when they get the chance to play. The team have done an amazing job and I have been privileged to be part of it." - CPlay volunteer Lynette Wilson
CPlay volunteer Alice Brice tests out the 50m tandem flying fox - Photo Geoff Cloake