Playground · Opawa

Hansen Park

Spacious, scenic, and packed with play options

At a glance

Playground

Opawa

Basketball court

Sports field

Little or no shade

Why go?

Spacious, scenic, and packed with play options

Hansen Park is a well-equipped, open playground nestled beside the Heathcote River with a beautiful hill backdrop. With a wide variety of play features and a path perfect for bikes and scooters, it’s a great spot for kids to run, climb, and explore.

Good to know

Before you go.

Little or no shade

The playground is fully open with no shade, so bring hats and sunscreen on hot days.

Dogs under effective control

Dogs are allowed under effective control but must stay at least one metre from the playground.

Toilets onsite

Toilets are available near the car park building.

Paved or sealed path

A paved path loops around the field and park, crossing a bridge and running alongside the river—ideal for bikes or scooters.

Suitable for bikes or scooters

With a wide variety of play features and a path perfect for bikes and scooters, it’s a great spot for kids to run, climb, and explore.

The details

What you'll find.

Activities

More ways to move.

Basketball court
Sports field

Age & suitability

Who it works well for.

Pram friendly
Good for over 5s
Good for under 5s

Play equipment

Everything to play on.

Climbing net
Infant swings
Seesaws
Slides
Swings
Climbing feature
The main play structure includes a ramp, tunnel, steering wheel, mini slide, small climbing elements, a bridge, coloured spinning rings, and a game of X and O.
Imaginative play
Separate from this, there’s a boat structure children can climb into for pretend play.