Accessibility and Inclusivity Assessment Report

Hutt City Playgrounds

Xyst worked with Hutt City Council to physically assess 13 of their suburban playgrounds against current best-practice accessibility and inclusivity criteria (including Universal Design Principles) to understand their current performance.

Xyst also conducted a high-level desk-top review of their remaining play network to identify which playgrounds provided inclusive play opportunities and accessible surfacing.

The combination of detailed site assessments and a network-wide desktop review establishes a strong evidence base to guide future investment and planning.

Project Benefit

This Stage 1 assessment provided a clear understanding of the current state of accessibility and inclusivity across the city’s playground network, highlighting both well-performing areas and locations where improvements are most needed.
Client organisation
Hutt City Council
Open Space Planning
Quality/performance assessments
Sport, Recreation and Community Planning
Performance assessments
Asset Management
Condition Assessment
Play Spaces
Performance/Play value assessments
Playgrounds