GROOM FOR RECREATION.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18552, 9 November 1923, Page 4

GROOM FOR RECREATION.

GROUPED (SPORTS AREA.

GROUNDS FOR ALL GAMES.

WHSIa other suburban centres have left'until too lata the acquisition of recreation grounds, Pspatoetoo has provided itgolf with ample breathing apace. '/ It is, even how considering the purchase of a further five acres to add to the ten acres already laid out as a community playground. , ' ;-.:^y. Other centres may well «nvy Papatoetoe the planning of its sports grounds. The bowlers are justly proud of their green, which is in perfect order r,nd provides accommodation for nine rinks or 72 players.- Next to; it are placed the croquet lawns, divided into four courts, and giving a splendidly even playing surface. , * A commodious pavilion overlooks both areas.' Its ground floor; is divided so as to give separate housing for bowlers and croquet players, ix Lockers, sanitary conveniences, and a secretary's room* art among the complete appointments. The second storey is devoted to a large social hall, provision being mad* for the preparation of afternoon tea. A balcony runs round two sides of the building, giving a magnificent panorama of the country east to the Tamaki and north to the ring of hills which encloses the Waftemata. Beyond the .roquet lawns ii* six asphalt '•> tennis courts in perfect order. And still in the 10 acres are the football and cricket grounds. The school grounds adjoin the main area, and give 'ample scope for the children's game* The Grouping of all the sports areas in one lock has obvious advantages, one trip by a motor-car being enough to bring all members of the family to PapatoetcVs Mecca for recreation. > \