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Aerial view of A'Deane Park in Waipukurau, Central Hawke's Bay District
Playground

A'Deane Park

2 Wallace Road, Waipukurau 4200

4.6
19
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Best suited to
Toddler-friendly0–4Child5–9
Accessibility
Partial access
- Bark or wood-chip surface (wheels sink)
Access notes

The equipment sits on bark surfacing within the fenced perimeter, a barrier for wheelchair users. Toilets are on site and reviews confirm they are clean, but only on street parking is described with no accessible bay confirmed.

What's here

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A'Deane Park sits at the corner of Wallace Road and Porangahau Road in Waipukurau, combining heritage gardens with a fully fenced junior playground.

Good to know

  • HistoryPlayground established: pre 2019.

    Source: services1.arcgis.com

  • HistoryA'Deane Park was gifted to the Waipukurau Borough Council in 1922 by J.B. A'Deane in memory of his late mother, with the wish that the land be kept as public gardens for the town.

    Source: chbdc.govt.nz

  • HistoryIn 2008 the park was upgraded with the direct involvement of A'Deane's granddaughter Ngaire A'Deane Tollemache Jackson and great-grandchildren Alison and Ngaianne Jackson, maintaining a living four-generation family connection to the reserve.

    Source: chbdc.govt.nz

  • HistoryA'Deane Park in Waipukurau was gifted to the Waipukurau Borough Council in 1922 by Mr J B A'Deane in memory of his late mother, intended for public gardens.

    Source: chbdc.govt.nz

  • CultureThe A'Deane family name derives from a c.1865 change by John Tucker, who adopted the surname A'Deane upon marriage in order to inherit from his wife's grandfather; the family then established themselves as significant landowners in Central Hawke's Bay during the colonial era.

    Source: coadb.com

  • CultureThe A'Deane family name also lives on in A'Deane's Bush Scenic Reserve, a 38-hectare native forest 4.5 km northwest of Waipukurau off Lindsay Road, which contains one of the largest totara trees in New Zealand and shelters long-tailed bats and green mistletoe.

    Source: theconservationcompany.co.nz

  • On siteEquipment includes swings (including infant swings), multi-play structure (with slide), spring toys, see-saws.

    Source: services1.arcgis.com

  • On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing, spring toy, fenced.

    Source: services1.arcgis.com

  • AmenitiesPlayground surface: bark.

    Source: services1.arcgis.com

  • AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, picnic tables, a fenced junior area.

    Source: services1.arcgis.com
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  • Granny L.
    from Google18 May 2026

    i’m not here to talk about the park, but about Waipukurau School. Recently, I saw that Google has blocked reviews for the school, and I wanted to share my experience anyway. Waipukurau School has been the most welcoming school I have ever been to. Over the 6 and a half years I spent there, it never once let me down. As a former student, I can honestly say it’s a great place to learn and grow. The teachers and staff are supportive, and the whole school feels like a friendly community. I definitely recommend Waipukurau School to anyone looking for a positive and encouraging school environment. Harper Smith

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  • Ian N.
    from Google18 May 2026

    This is where you can bring the family. Have picnics or run around with the kids.

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  • Sharlene H.
    from Google18 May 2026
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  • MimzY
    from Google18 May 2026

    not wilderness enough

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  • Car P.
    from Google18 May 2026

    Quaint old fashioned park.great for the visiting 5 year old grandchildren.,compact and a lovely walk under the trees nearby.

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  • Chris B.
    from Google18 May 2026

    Very grateful for the toilets here

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  • NZ L.
    from Google18 May 2026

    Great little spot to chill with kids let them play

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  • Sandra F.
    from Google18 May 2026

    It was a good place, a start for an orienteering adventure.

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  • Tangiwai E.
    from Google18 May 2026

    Nice and quiet.

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  • Mike C.
    from Google18 May 2026

    You can sit in the middle of this small playground and see your children in every part of it - gold. Plus there are toilets.

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