Arnold Park

Location

Suburb
Titahi Bay

Primary Purpose of Reserve
Natural

Values & Outcomes

Heritage values
None.

Natural values
60 ( E1A1) Coastal scarps, native and exotic vegetation.

Recreation values
Open space, community events, kickabout area, children’s play, picnicking, beach access, walking,  viewing.

Other values

Sec 388 Porirua DIST, Lot 2 DP 6709, Pt Lot 10 DP 6709, Lot 40 DO 20929 and Pt Lot 19 DP 10464 are Crown Derived Reserves. 

Utilities (Important): Sewer, Stormwater.

Utilities (Minor): Water Supply.

Aesthetics, accessibility.

Outcomes sought
  1. Integrate the management of Arnold Park with the South Beach playground.

  2. Protect natural values by implementing the findings and recommendations relevant to Arnold Park in the following detailed plans:
    • Titahi Bay Beach Reserves Management Plan 2008
    • Titahi Bay Beach Restoration Plan 2011
    • Titahi Bay Beach Management Natural Systems Action Plan 2010
    • Titahi Bay Beach landscape and Pathways Concept Plan 2010 and 2013 (in preparation).

  3. Ensure that amenity planting uses non-invasive species.

  4. Encourage active children's play by providing a wide range of natural and built play opportunities, including safe structures, pathways and natural features. Actively monitor and manage cliff recreation to minimise safety hazards.

  5. Enable easy and safe enjoyment of the beach and reserves by providing car parking, toilets and other appropriate visitor amenities throughout, including amenity plantings for shade and shelter. Develop entrances at South Beach.

  6. Maintain a liquor ban throughout the reserve.

  7. Prohibit off-road use of vehicles.

  8. Prohibit dogs from the South Beach Playground.

Legal Description

Appellation Reserve Act Classification Gazette notices
Lot 1 DP 6709 Recreation Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 2009 p 3986
Lot 2 DP 6709 Recreation Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 2009 p 3986
Lot 3 DP 6709 Recreation Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 2010 p 2296
Lot 4 DP 6709 Recreation Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 2010 p 2296
Lot 5 DP 6709 Recreation Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 2010 p 2296
Lot 6 DP 6709 Recreation Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 2010 p 2296
Lot 7 DP 6709 Recreation Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 2010 p 2296
Lot 8 DP 6709 Recreation Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 2010 p 2296
Lot 9 DP 6709 Recreation Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 2010 p 2296
Lot 40 DP 20929 Recreation Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 2009 p 3986
Pt Lot 10 DP 6709 Recreation Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 2009 p 3986
Pt Lot 19 DP 10464 Recreation Reserve New Zealand Gazette: 2009 p 3986
Sec 388 Porirua DIST Designated Recreation Reserve

Other information

Information Description
Parcel Area (ha) 2.80
District Plan Zones Open Space
Leases/Easements/Licences Telstra Saturn Easement.
Scale City
Village Titahi Bay
Ground Shaking Yes
Landslide Susceptibility No
Tsunami Evacuation Zone Yes
Liquefaction Zone No