Ashley
from Google15 Apr 2026
Quaint, a bit bare. But nice
Playground
Aro Park
48 Aro Street, Aro Valley, Wellington 6011
Parks
Best suited to
Toddler-friendly0–4
Accessibility
Partial access+ Artificial turf surface (firmer than bark)
Access notes
The description states artificial surfacing under the equipment and notes OpenStreetMap tags the site as wheelchair accessible generally. No specific path, parking or toilet detail is given beyond that generic tag.
What's here
Aro Park is a small, fully fenced playground on Aro Street in Aro Valley, pairing a half basketball court with a swing set and multi-play structure with slide, and the fencing plus a dedicated junior area make it a popular pick for parents of toddlers who like to explore independently.
Equipment
Access and Inclusion
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: cannot tell.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteEquipment includes swings, multi-play structure (with slide), basketball court, half basketball court.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include Playground suitable for toddlers and juniors (Wellington City Council): swings, junior slide, fenced.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, a drinking fountain, seating, a fenced junior area.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesSite size category: 1 Small.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesPublic toilets nearby.
Source: opendata-wcc.opendata.arcgis.comAmenitiesDrinking fountain nearby.
Source: opendata-wcc.opendata.arcgis.comAccessWheelchair accessible.
Source: openstreetmap.orgAccessAccess: private.
Source: openstreetmap.org
Forecast
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