Playgrounds & parks

Waikanae Beach Playground, Gisborne

Try out the seaside playground next time you're at this popular Gisborne swimming beach.

Claudelands Park, Hamilton

A destination park and playground the whole whole family will enjoy. And it's right in the heart of the city.

Friendly Bay Playground, Oamaru

Oamaru's 'steam punk' playground opened in 2011 and is located next to the historic Victorian precinct.

Waitangi Skatepark

Located on the waterfront in Wellington, from toddlers to teenagers, this skatepark has facilities for all ages.

Turnbull Thomson Park, Invercargill

This large sports ground in Invercargill has a great playground for kids.

Sue Avenue Playground, Otaki

A brand spanking new playground just off state highway 1 as you come into Otaki, this is the perfect spot to stop and stretch those legs.

Krull Street Park

This neighbourhood park is popular with local families and becomes a destination in the summer for box sliding and hill rolling.

Frank Kitts Park, Wellington

Children love climbing up inside the iconic lighthouse and whizzing down the slide.

Waiteata Park, Gisborne

This quiet neighbourhood park has been enjoyed by locals for years.

Dixon Street park, Greymouth

This playground is a great meeting point for local families for a picnic and a play or worth a stop off if you're passing through town.

Stanmore Bay Playground, Whangaparaoa

This beachfront park has a beautiful outlook.

Mission Bay Reserve Playground

Right next to the beach at Auckland's famous Mission Bay, this playground has something for everyone.