Section 2: Asset Description 2.4 Public Gardens Park Primary Typical Characteristics Type of Use/Value Likely Category Purpose Reserves Act 1977 Class Public Horticultural Horticultural / botanical Relaxation/ Recreation Gardens collections and display plantings contemplation displays for Display houses Education relaxation, contemplation, High quality landscaping Amenity and education Interpretation, eg; plant Weddings & names, historic or photography horticultural information, Picnics visitor centres Event/function venue Visitor centre Conservation Recreation Cafes/restaurants Conservation 2.4.1 Description Public Gardens include parks that are of significance to the city/district with an emphasis on horticultural displays. The primary focus for Public Gardens is to create a place of beauty and tranquillity through high quality horticultural design and maintenance and other features as appropriate to the park’s character. They often also may contain historic heritage values. They will include but are not limited to Botanic gardens. They will generally exhibit one or more of the following values and attributes: • Peace and tranquillity • Horticultural excellence and diversity Photo: Public Gardens Pollard Park • Tourist destination • Particular unique feature or character • Historic, artistic or cultural values • Horticultural and/or environmental education. Public Gardens will be developed and maintained to the highest standard. They may also have a “Friends” organisation which supports the Public Gardens, including fundraising for capital development and running volunteer programmes. Page 25