Development Possibilities: The main features of Kaipaka Park are the Mangapiko and Mangaohoi awa. From them arise histories and imagery for the reserve to welcome locals and visitors wanting to explore the culture and arts of te ara wai (veins of mother earth). Awa were prime sites for pa harakeke and pa ongoa (flax and medicinal plants) that provided the resources for life in Kaipaka pa. The role of wahine (women) and their contribution to te ao turoa (world of science) are signposted.

Archaeological Excavation. The Original Stream Bed could be Excavated to reveal Ground Water that could be 'Daylighted' to connect to the Confluence. The flat open area's enable traditional planting of crops and flax for weaving and access to the Mangapiko Stream.
The History of Kaipaka Pa could be acknowledged with interpretive displays and a Mara Hupara themed playground based in Ecology and Culture.
See below; the Kaipaka Park's River-Walk, that could ideally continue eastward and connect to the new footbridge on Ohaupo Road.

The River-Walk entry to Kaipaka Park pictured, is via 60 Racecourse Road.
Another entry via a Footbridge from the Netball Courts connects from a Shared Heritage Pathway that begins at the Enty Arch-Way on Mutu St.
Council own this Racecourse Rd frontage bordering the Mangapiko Stream. Transpower who own the area beyond this are keen to discuss public access with Council. Additional fencing is required between access areas and the substation perimeter field, and a path needs to be formed.
Educational signage and a gathering place at the Mangaohoi and Mangapikpo confluence, telling of the culture of Kaipaka Pa, would consolidate an historic cultural theme.

A 150 metre Bush Walk with Views of the Stream, leads to Kaipaka Park a Large Open Clearing with Views of the Confluence with the Mangaohoi Stream upon which canoes could navigate as far up stream as 'Awamutu' (Selwyn Park) the birth place of Te Awamutu.
Many Gateways, Riperian planting, Heritage Orchard, traditional Herbal Gardens, Education and Play grounded in Ecology and Culture, Reflective Seating, Picnic Tables and Hangi Pits could be developed here with Educational Signage telling of Local Cultural History.

Observation Deck Views of the Confluence and Steps Down to the Stream enable access to the water.
A Footbridge accross to the rear of the Netball Courts enables a connection via a Shared Heritage Path-Way along-side the Pre-European Highway (Mangaohoi Stream) through Memorial Park to an Entry Archway on Muti St.
Bordering the Kaipaka Park clearing is the end remnant of the original Mangapiko Stream bed that once defensively encompassed Kaipaka Pa.