Bishopdale Park | The Elephant Park
Home of the iconic elephant slide
Little Wonder field guide
Playgrounds
Find playgrounds for everyday outings and bigger adventures.
42 places
Margaret Mahy
The biggest playground in the southern hemisphere!
New Brighton Beachside Playground
Have a whale of a time!
Cashmere Playground
A safe haven for little adventurers
Broad Park (Waimari Beach)
Climb, play, and explore just steps from the beach
Spencer Park
Sand, water, sports and play
Botanic Gardens Playground
Picnics, play, and paddling in the gardens
Ouruhia Reserve
A hidden reserve, nestled in amongst the trees
Centennial Park (Pioneer)
Adventure, play, and room to explore
Holliss Reserve
Big slide energy and peaceful pond vibes
The Groynes Playground 2
Play, picnic, and explore in nature’s backyard
Victoria Park
Hilltop fun with a view to match
Englefield Reserve Playground
Tucked away with room to play
Craighead Reserve
All aboard for play, climbing, and a bit of bike track adventure
Halswell Domain
Mini trains, playground adventures, and room to ride
Westlake Reserve Playground
A peaceful spot to play, ride, and watch the birds by the lake
Greenaway Park (Longhurst)
Climbing, sliding, and adventuring—right in the heart of Longhurst
Whitburn Park
Big slide, quiet setting, plenty of ways to play
Neil Graham Park
Big climbs, spinning fun, and space to play under open skies
The Groynes (Wooden Playground)
Tucked-away fun with clever gear and lakeside views
Barrington Playground
Interactive play, shady spots, and something for every age
Redwood Springs
Flying foxes, climbing challenges, and a peaceful spring walk
Burnside Park
Climb high, picnic under the trees, and let off steam in the wide open field
Mara Reserve
A quiet spot for a slide, a swing, and a game of hopscotch
Woodland Playground
A peaceful nature playscape full of whimsy and wonder
Beckenham Playground
A shady, adventure-filled playground with room to roam
Yaldhurst Nature Playground
A hidden gem for natural play, climbing, and exploring
Burwood Park
A quiet local playground with a boat to captain and space to roam
South New Brighton Domain Playground
A dynamic playground with climbing challenges, flying fox, and more
Edgar Macintosh Park
Classic playground fun with a seasonal paddling pool and open space to roam
Parklands Reserve Playground
A playful park with a tractor to drive, a chopper to climb, and plenty to explore
Woodham Park
A peaceful park for little explorers, with slides, a summer pool, and birds to visit
Heathcote Domain
Hill views, high energy, and classic playground favourites
Aviemore Park
An open-air playground with tunnels, timber play, and a flying fox
Harrington Park
Climb, swing, spin and slide your way through
Te Kahu Park
A spacious local park with a towering climbing net and room to roam
Bendrose Park
Local fun in a park you might’ve driven past
Centaurus Park
Tucked-away local park with varied play options and a stunning hill backdrop
Hansen Park
Spacious, scenic, and packed with play options
St Albans Park
A big park with something for every age
Abberly Park
Charming gardens, shaded paths, and sweet play for little ones
Avebury Park
A playful mix of park, gardens, and nature-filled discovery