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from Google21 May 2026
Playground
Avalon Playground
Avalon, Lower Hutt 5011
Playgrounds
Best suited to
Toddler zone0–4Child5–9Tween10+
NearbyWaterSkateparkTall dropAt a distance
Why these ages?
Destination six-hectare park with dedicated under-fives zone that description says sits apart from taller equipment, easing supervision — clear distance mitigation. Under-fives area has smaller slides and water play; older kids get Amazon Tower slide, twin flying fox, Super Mega Swing, Helix/Red Spaceball climbing frames. Duck pond, water play features and adjacent redeveloped Motutawa Skatepark are real hazards for wandering toddlers, but the physical layout separates the zones.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible+ Step-free path to the play+ Accessible toilet on site+ Accessible parking bay+ Poured rubber surface (firm for wheels)
Access notes
Description explicitly describes an accessible entrance for wheelchairs and pushchairs, accessible toilets, and off street parking, and reviews independently confirm play equipment designed for children with disabilities.
What's here
Bike trackClimbing frameFencedFlying foxParkingPicnic tablesSandpitSeesawShadeSlideSwingsToddler areaToiletsTrampolineWater playSign in to add
Few council owned green spaces in Wellington pack in as much as this six-hectare riverside park does: a large play area, a miniature railway, mini golf, paddle boats and an award-winning skate park beside the Hutt River in Avalon. Motutawa Avalon Park holds Green Flag Award recognition for 2025/26, and its skate park won Active Park/Sportsground of the Year at the 2025 Recreation Aotearoa Parks Awards.
Equipment
Access and Inclusion
History and Cultural
Practical Info
Good to know
HistoryPlayground established: 2016.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteAvalon Park playground equipment includes giant slides, rope courses and rock-wall climbing structures, traditional and basket swings, spinners, an in-ground trampoline, a water play area active in warmer months, sand diggers, and a dedicated toddler zone with age-appropriate gear.
Source: aucklandforkids.co.nzOn siteMotutawa Avalon Park in Lower Hutt features flying foxes, towering climbing frames, and accessible play equipment, making it one of the region's notable play destinations.
Source: wellingtonnz.comOn siteAvalon Park Playground at Taita Drive, Lower Hutt, features giant slides, climbing structures with rope courses and rock walls, basket swings, spinning equipment, a water play area, a dedicated toddler zone, an inground trampoline, sand diggers, and a skate park. Multiple picnic tables and BBQ facilities are available.
Source: aucklandforkids.co.nzOn siteAvalon Park Playground's key equipment includes a twin flying fox (side by side), Amazon Tower multi-level slide and climbing structure, Super Mega Swing, Helix and Red Spaceball climbing frames, bird's nest swings, tunnels, climbing walls, sandpits, water play equipment, and a dedicated under-fives area. A miniature railway operates on weekends and public holidays.
Source: explorewellington.nzOn siteAvalon Park's redevelopment included retaining popular existing equipment such as the space ball, swing sets, and Amazon Tower, while adding splash pads and a second flying fox running alongside the existing one.
Source: stuff.co.nzOn siteEquipment includes spring toys, tower (with slide), rope tunnels, water play, sand play, basket swing, swings (with infant swing), slide (junior), climbing frame, flying fox, rocker, speaking tubes, sand digger, climbing wall, learn to ride bike track, miniature train, skate area.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteJunior-suitable items include basket swing, infant swing, water play, slide (suitable for young child with assistance), inground trampoline, spring toy, sand play.
Source: services1.arcgis.comOn siteSpecialised equipment: a learn-to-bike track.
Source: services1.arcgis.comAmenitiesAvalon Park has on-site café, multiple BBQ and picnic areas, clean family and accessible toilets, and ample free parking accessed via Taita Drive. The park also features lush lawns, mature trees and a duck pond.
Source: aucklandforkids.co.nz
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