Beautiful park near church
Anzac Square
Rose Street, Parkside, Timaru 7910
Access notes
Description states the playground sits on an artificial surface rather than bark, with toilets on site, but there is no mention of a dedicated accessible parking space or path detail.
What's here
Anzac Square is a neighbourhood playground on Rose Street in the Parkside suburb of Timaru, set on an artificial surface and best suited to children from about five up given the equipment mix.
Equipment
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryOpened within the last 5 years (as of the McNoe 2026 survey).
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings, vertical spinning structure, basket swing, climbing frame.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, seating.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowShade at midday in summer: No shade for play equipment or seating. A couple of trees elsewhere in the park may provide some shade elsewhere in the park.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowParking: on street parking.
Source: services1.arcgis.comHandy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
Source: services1.arcgis.com
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