PROPOSED PARK AND WATERING PLACE.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 105, 2 May 1908, Page 9

PROPOSED PARK AND WATERING PLACE.

There were several conferences last year between the Alt. Roskill Road Board and representatives of the Wesleyan Missions Trust respecting the acquisition by .he Road Board of.certain land desired for the furthering of the proposed park and watering place at Waikowhai. The annual report of the Road Board, in a reference to the proposal, said that the Board trusted that in a short time they,would be permitted to raise the money and proceed. The"" park would not only be of use to Mt. Roskill, but to the City and surroundings also. It would be unique, and there was nothing around us to compare with it with its beautiful sandy beach, its harbour frontage, and room for thousands of children and adults. At- small expense a perfect bathing place could be made. The park and lands were all that could be desired for picnicking and camping. There were magnificent specimens of native trees, including beauti- , ful-pungas, and a stream of fresh water. Probably for hundreds of years up till 50 years ago, a native village was situated at the bay; old military charts showed Maori whares there. The bay was ideal for yachts, and when a short wharf, not an expensive one, was erected, it will be approachable for yachts and small steamers at all tides. It was only half-an-hour's run from Onehunga wharf, and would also be accessible byroad. In the near future the resort would be one of the most used and appreciated about Auckland. Further, the making of the necessary roads would open up a large extent of land along the sea front. When the tram service was extended it would be possible to live ,at the seaside, and yet be within easy touch of the City. It was understood that the Government would open up land in conjunction with the scheme.