The creation of Lower Hutt's new $3.7 million Avalon Park Playground has been captured in a short film.

Since opening in October 2016, the upgraded park has proved a huge hit with children and their parents.

The five-minute documentary The Avalon Park Playground Project, was commissioned by the city council, and made by three film students from The Learning Connexion in Taita.

Jo Taptiklis, Louise Black, Wai Latimer have created a five minute film celebrating the popularity of Avalon Park.

Louise Black, Wai Latimer and Jo Taptiklis filmed the construction of the playground and its opening.

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It included an interview with council's parks and gardens planner Kelly Crandle, who was the brains behind the innovative playground.

ROBERT KITCHIN Riley Donoghue, 7, tries out the flying fox.

The film highlights its history, with council archive and newspaper photographs from 1968 through to late 2015, when it was closed for construction.

"While making the film I encountered many people who had fond memories of playing there when they were children. Avalon Park Playground is a special place for many Lower Hutt residents," said Black.

"Like the public, we were intrigued by how it was going to be transformed into a modern playground that would be different from any other in the region."

The newly upgraded Avalon Park attracted a huge crowd when it opened in October..

The young film-makers had to complete a safety induction session and wear protective clothing, footwear and safety helmets to film on the site during construction.

"The construction team were very helpful. They were excited about building the playground and rapt about their work being filmed," said Black.

The film-makers juggled study commitments and dodgy weather to fit in filming but were determined to document the playground's completion, she said.

"We loved filming on the day it opened and seeing children finally using the play equipment. There was a real party atmosphere. The smiles on children's faces, as well as the many happy adults, made it all worth it."

Parks manager Bruce Hodgins said the council was delighted with the film.

"We wanted to give students at The Learning Connexion an opportunity to document what was a special project for the people of Lower Hutt. They have done a great job in capturing the history of the playground and how it has been transformed."