Does Ashbury Park have toilets?

Yes, public toilets are available at Ashbury Park.

Is there parking at Ashbury Park?

On-site or nearby parking is available at Ashbury Park.

Does Ashbury Park have water play?

Ashbury Park is listed as having water play or a splash feature, typically open in the warmer months. Check recent photos to confirm before you go.

Are there picnic tables at Ashbury Park?

Yes, picnic tables or seating are available at Ashbury Park.

Does Ashbury Park have swings?

Yes, swings are part of the equipment at Ashbury Park.

Is there a climbing frame at Ashbury Park?

Yes, a climbing frame or climbing structure is part of the equipment at Ashbury Park.

Where is Ashbury Park?

Ashbury Park is in Waimataitai, Timaru District, New Zealand.

What rating does Ashbury Park have?

Ashbury Park has a Google Maps rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 79 reviews.

Playground

Ashbury Park

5B Pringle Street, Waimataitai, Timaru 7910

4.4

79
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Best suited to

Toddler zone0–4Child5–9

Why these ages?

Modest neighbourhood playground with a small equipment set: steering wheel, seesaw, rope swing, swings including infant swing, bars. Artificial safety surface. Railway line is one boundary and sea beyond but playground itself sits within park with off-street parking. Not a destination, better for a quick local stop. Toddler-viable with infant swing but limited toddler-specific play.

Accessibility

Partial access

+ Poured rubber surface (firm for wheels)

Access notes

Playground equipment sits on an artificial safety surface with on site off street parking and toilets, but no accessible parking bay, transfer station or ramped equipment is mentioned to support a full wheelchair accessible verdict.

What's here

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Ashbury Park is a medium-sized neighbourhood playground in Waimataitai, Timaru, with equipment set on an artificial safety surface. The mix of pieces suits a range of ages, from toddlers using the infant swing through to older children on the more active equipment.

Good to know

HistoryPlayground established: pre 2019.
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HistoryAshbury Park sits on the former site of the Waimataitai Lagoon (also known as Woollcombe's Lagoon), a 50-acre lagoon and important mahinga kai site that was lost by 1933 after sediment drift from the new Port of Timaru eroded its enclosing barrier.
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On siteEquipment includes steering wheel, see-saw, rope swing, swings (including infant swing), bars.
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On siteJunior-suitable items include infant swing.
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AmenitiesPlayground surface: artificial.
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AmenitiesSite amenities include public toilets, seating.
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AmenitiesSite size category: 2 Medium.
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Handy to knowShade at midday in summer: Established trees provide shade for rope swing. Other play equipment or seating is not shaded. Established trees in the surrounding area may provide shade at other times of the day & for spectators.
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Handy to knowParking: off street parking.
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Handy to knowCouncil operates a smokefree policy covering this playground.
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From the crew

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Murray F.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Nice relaxing place to walk or have a picnic with the children
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Peter R.
from Google15 Apr 2026
I played a lot of sports there as a young kid...Still much the same...
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Legendary T.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Amazing spot for run
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Margaret J.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Watched the grandkids play rugby. Cold easterly breeze coming in from the sea.
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Jeremy H.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great views and walks go both ways to hill views or beach scenery and when the timing is right great for your pets to go on the beach to meet and greet others . Great place
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Cody P.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great place to take your dog or kids for a got time of fun. There's an awesome fun playground and a big field for the dog to run around or kids 😂. …
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Christopher M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Open clean green area, nice & flat, smell of th sea which is just ovr th railway line, gr8 place 4a stroll (@ anytime of th day) clear ur head, gether ur thorts on th day, 2b by one's self, or wth a close friend, a partner or 1 on 1 wth mans best friend, could possibly b a picnic wth family & luv ones frm any of th fast food outlets so close by 2this wide open park
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Rachel M.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Great space to take the grandkids, heaps of room to kick a ball around without worrying about it going over the fence into the neighbours lol playground has been improved
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Glen C.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good place to see beach and ships.
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Cayde W.
from Google15 Apr 2026
Good park to go and take the dogs for a walk / run. Only problem is the walk to the bathroom is quite long.
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