Barry Curtis Park

Barry Curtis Park is a park named after Barry Curtis in Flat Bush, Manukau City of which the first stage was opened in April 2009. At, it is one of New Zealand's largest parks, of a size as has not been established since the Auckland Domain in the 1840s.
The park was created from a part of a large parcel of dairy farming land the Manukau City Council bought from the Anglican Church Trust Board, at $2.9 million for total.
The park is the central piece of a 'Green fingers' network of parks that is being established. The ecological system involved consultation with groups such as Forest & Bird and the Auckland Regional Council. The water systems also work as stormwater ponds, and have been fitted with fish ladders to ensure connected water habitats.
The park also includes event spaces and large playgrounds for children, with a multi-sports centre, playing fields to be added in the future. The park is to establish a network of educational trails in addition to the main routes.
The park received an 'Outstanding Award' from the New Zealand Recreation Association, as well as three awards from the New Zealand Institute of Landscape Architects.