Activity Group: Community Facilities Activity: Community Facilities Outcome Major contribution Reserves, recreation facilities, sports parks and open spaces How this Activity Contributes to the Vision and Related Governance Enabling events to take place on reserves and sports parks. Community Outcomes Environment Managing our open space resources in a sustainable manner and This Activity helps to achieve the Vision by enhancing the quality of the environment protecting and enhancing assets, such as the biodiversity present in through the establishment and maintenance of reserves, parks, cemeteries, public our reserves, for future generations. toilets, halls, trees etc. These assets promote quality lifestyles and the desirability of Marlborough as a place to live and visit. It contributes to the Community Outcomes of People Providing sporting facilities, stadia, swimming pools and reserves Governance, Environment, People, Living and Connectivity as outlined below. which enhance quality of life for Marlborough’s communities. Outcome Major contribution Economy Holding events at aquatic facilities, sporting stadia and sport parks contributes to Marlborough’s economy. Cemeteries Connectivity Establishing and maintaining a network of cycleways and walking Living Providing a respectful and comforting environment for people to paths and tracks provides recreation and access opportunities for remember those they have lost. our communities and visitors. Investing in facilities which enhance the social well-being and health Living Providing opportunities for recreation, relaxation and physical and safety of Marlborough’s communities. activity to meet community needs and improve well-being. Contributing to the open space network. Memorials What is this Activity About? Living Recognising Marlborough’s rich cultural and historic heritage. The Council provides and maintains open spaces and built facilities to meet a range of community needs. Community facilities include the following assets. Trees and Garden Plots Reserves, parks, accessways, amenity areas and playgrounds Environment Helping to maintain indigenous biodiversity and air quality, as well The Council owns and maintains a wide range of neighbourhood parks, public as reducing the volume of stormwater run-off and improving the gardens, natural parks, outdoor adventure parks, civic spaces and recreational and quality of stormwater discharges. ecological linkages as part of its overall reserves network. Street trees, berms and Living Contributing to the well-being of the community by enhancing the garden plots also contribute to the network. character and amenity of our urban environments. Protecting Marlborough’s historic heritage. Neighbourhood parks Neighbourhood parks provide an open grass area suitable for small scale ball play and Halls la euiment, seating, amenity lighting, paths and attractive amenity Governance Enabling local governance to take place in communities across planting. These parks generally provide an attractive, welcoming ambiance to the Marlborough. immediate local community, within a 10 minute walking distance or 500 metre radius of People Providing meeting places for community organisations. urban residential properties. Some sites may contain buildings used for local community and recreation functions. There are 91 of these parks across Marlborough. Living Enhancing the social well-being of the community. Public Toilets Premier gardens Environment Supporting the tourism industry and avoiding adverse effects on the The primary focus for premier gardens is to create a place of beauty and tranquillity environment. through high quality horticultural design and maintenance, and other features as appropriate to the park’s character. The three premier gardens in Marlborough are Living Providing for the social well-being, health and safety of Pollard Park, Seymour Square and the Picton Foreshore. Each of these areas has Marlborough’s communities. multiple values and attributes, and they are all maintained to very high standards. 2018-2028 Long Term Plan Page 57